THE PLAYBOOK · KZZDM
How to play Sokoban
Read the aim of Sokoban, then make your first move. Push every crate onto a target. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. 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.
Keep the aim in sight
Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your goal
Push every crate onto a target. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Start with a deliberate move.
Step by step
- Move through empty floor.
- Push one crate into empty space.
- Never pull or push two at once.
- Undo a deadlock and continue.
Controls
Arrow keys or direction buttons. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Check any mode label before starting.
A useful example
A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Keep the controls nearby.
Watch out for this
Consider the player’s access behind crates. Compare the situation with the worked example. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Common questions
What is the goal of Sokoban?
Keep this in mind: Push every crate onto a target.
While learning, how do I control Sokoban?
The key detail is this: Arrow keys or direction buttons.
On this playing page, what example helps explain Sokoban?
Keep this in mind: A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling.
While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in Sokoban?
For clarity: Consider the player’s access behind crates.
While learning, 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.
When I return, 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.
