THE PLAYBOOK · NMGDASHUJU
Getting started with Sokoban
Make Sokoban your next activity in the game library. Push every crate onto a target. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Keep the instructions close while learning this activity. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Push two crates onto their targets in compact 7×7 rooms. The starting layouts can be solved; an unhelpful push may still trap a crate.
Something to practise
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Make the next step deliberately.
Your objective
Push every crate onto a target. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Keep the controls in easy reach.
A walkthrough of the rules
- Move through empty floor.
- Push one crate into empty space.
- Never pull or push two at once.
- Undo a deadlock and continue.
Making selections and moves
Arrow keys or direction buttons. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
Learn from a sample situation
A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Choose a deliberate next step.
One detail worth checking
Consider the player’s access behind crates. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
A few questions answered
When I return, what is the goal of Sokoban?
Push every crate onto a target.
Before I begin, how do I control Sokoban?
For clarity: Arrow keys or direction buttons.
As a new player, what example helps explain Sokoban?
The key detail is this: A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Sokoban?
For clarity: Consider the player’s access behind crates.
As a new player, what format does Sokoban offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Push two crates onto their targets in compact 7×7 rooms. The starting layouts can be solved; an unhelpful push may still trap a crate.
For this browser game, which play mode does Sokoban use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.