THE PLAYBOOK · ZZFYYD
Understand the basics of Sokoban
Start Sokoban by looking at the playing area and its controls. Push every crate onto a target. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. 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.
Practice beyond the first move
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Refer to the controls when needed.
Understand the aim
Push every crate onto a target. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Start with a deliberate move.
Follow these playing steps
- 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. Use the control method described here for this activity. Use one clear input at a time.
Work through an example
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. Look for the relevant detail.
Where a round can go wrong
Consider the player’s access behind crates. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Helpful answers for players
On this playing page, what is the goal of Sokoban?
Here is the relevant explanation: Push every crate onto a target.
For my first round, how do I control Sokoban?
Keep this in mind: Arrow keys or direction buttons.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Sokoban?
The key detail is this: A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Sokoban?
Keep this in mind: Consider the player’s access behind crates.
When I return, 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.
For a quick reminder, 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.