Game guide · FYJYSW
Learn the rules of Sokoban
Open Sokoban, check the instructions and begin a round. Push every crate onto a target. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. 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 focus for your next round
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Keep the objective visible.
The challenge in front of you
Push every crate onto a target. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Take a moment to understand the current position.
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 your actions work
Arrow keys or direction buttons. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Use one clear input at a time.
See the idea in action
A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Take a moment to compare.
Where a round can go wrong
Consider the player’s access behind crates. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
More answers before you play
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Sokoban?
Here is the relevant explanation: Push every crate onto a target.
When I return, how do I control Sokoban?
For clarity: Arrow keys or direction buttons.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Sokoban?
Here is the relevant explanation: A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling.
For my first round, 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?
For clarity: 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?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
When I return, where should I start with Sokoban?
The key detail is this: Move through empty floor.
As a new player, do I need an account or a payment for Sokoban?
Keep this in mind: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
For a quick reminder, how can I find Sokoban again?
The key detail is this: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
For a quick reminder, how do I report an issue with Sokoban?
Keep this in mind: Use the contact form and include the game name, browser, device and the actions that led to the issue. Do not send passwords or payment details.