THE PLAYBOOK · FJHONGZHI
Understand the basics of Sokoban
Sokoban gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Push every crate onto a target. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. 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.
An idea for your next attempt
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Notice the feedback after each input.
What you are aiming for
Push every crate onto a target. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
A walkthrough of the rules
- 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. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
Try this example
A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Read the matching step again.
A useful caution
Consider the player’s access behind crates. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. 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
As a new player, what is the goal of Sokoban?
The key detail is this: Push every crate onto a target.
As a new player, how do I control Sokoban?
Here is the relevant explanation: Arrow keys or direction buttons.
When I return, 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.
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.
For a quick reminder, 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.