THE PLAYBOOK · HEY172
Getting started with Sokoban
Try Sokoban at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Push every crate onto a target. Use the example below to understand a decision. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Use the example below to understand a decision.
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.
One thing to notice as you play
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your objective
Push every crate onto a target. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Start with a deliberate move.
How a round unfolds
- Move through empty floor.
- Push one crate into empty space.
- Never pull or push two at once.
- Undo a deadlock and continue.
How to interact with the game
Arrow keys or direction buttons. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
An example to follow
A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Take a moment to compare.
One detail worth checking
Consider the player’s access behind crates. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
If you are unsure
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Sokoban?
The key detail is this: Push every crate onto a target.
Before I begin, how do I control Sokoban?
The key detail is this: Arrow keys or direction buttons.
As a new player, what example helps explain Sokoban?
Keep this in mind: A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Sokoban?
For clarity: Consider the player’s access behind crates.
For a quick reminder, what format does Sokoban offer?
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.
Which play mode does Sokoban use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
