THE PLAYBOOK · DAIKUANZ
Getting started with Sokoban
Choose a round of Sokoban and settle into its rules. Push every crate onto a target. Look at what changes after your first action. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. Look at what changes after your first action.
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.
Try a more deliberate round
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Make the next step deliberately.
What counts as success
Push every crate onto a target. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. The example below illustrates a decision.
Making your moves
- Move through empty floor.
- Push one crate into empty space.
- Never pull or push two at once.
- Undo a deadlock and continue.
Input guidance
Arrow keys or direction buttons. Use the control method described here for this activity. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
Put the rules into context
A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Notice the change in the playing area.
Keep this in mind
Consider the player’s access behind crates. Check the rule before repeating the action. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Game-specific help
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Sokoban?
The key detail is this: Push every crate onto a target.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Sokoban?
For clarity: Arrow keys or direction buttons.
Before I begin, 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?
Here is the relevant explanation: Consider the player’s access behind crates.
Before I begin, what format does Sokoban offer?
Keep this in mind: 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 reading the Guide, 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.