Game guide · YCKJ360
Read before your next round of Sokoban
Bring your attention to one round of Sokoban. Push every crate onto a target. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. 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.
Something to practise
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Notice the feedback after each input.
What counts as success
Push every crate onto a target. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
How to proceed
- Move through empty floor.
- Push one crate into empty space.
- Never pull or push two at once.
- Undo a deadlock and continue.
Keyboard and screen controls
Arrow keys or direction buttons. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
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. Take a moment to compare.
Notice this detail
Consider the player’s access behind crates. Compare the situation with the worked example. 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.
Answers about the rules and controls
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Sokoban?
Keep this in mind: Push every crate onto a target.
How do I control Sokoban?
The key detail is this: Arrow keys or direction buttons.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Sokoban?
For clarity: A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Sokoban?
The key detail is this: Consider the player’s access behind crates.
While reading the Guide, what format does Sokoban offer?
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.
Before I begin, 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.
While learning, where should I start with Sokoban?
For clarity: 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.
While reading the Guide, how can I find Sokoban again?
Here is the relevant explanation: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
For my first round, how do I report an issue with Sokoban?
The key detail is this: 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.
