THE PLAYBOOK · XQIN8
Find your footing in Sokoban
Take a moment with Sokoban before moving to another game. Push every crate onto a target. Look at what changes after your first action. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
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.
A small practice goal
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Refer to the controls when needed.
What you are aiming for
Push every crate onto a target. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Keep the controls in easy reach.
The playing sequence
- Move through empty floor.
- Push one crate into empty space.
- Never pull or push two at once.
- Undo a deadlock and continue.
How to use the controls
Arrow keys or direction buttons. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
One way to understand the rules
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. Verify the rule before continuing.
A common point of confusion
Consider the player’s access behind crates. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
Read these answers for extra help
For this browser game, what is the goal of Sokoban?
Here is the relevant explanation: Push every crate onto a target.
On this playing page, how do I control Sokoban?
Keep this in mind: 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.
For a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in Sokoban?
Keep this in mind: Consider the player’s access behind crates.
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.
While learning, 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.