Game guide · MMMGZY
Your guide to 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. 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.
Build familiarity through play
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. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your goal
Push every crate onto a target. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
The steps to play
- 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. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
An example before you play
A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Choose a deliberate next step.
A mistake to avoid
Consider the player’s access behind crates. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Questions that come up during play
What is the goal of Sokoban?
The key detail is this: Push every crate onto a target.
How do I control Sokoban?
The key detail is this: Arrow keys or direction buttons.
For my first round, what example helps explain Sokoban?
The key detail is this: A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Sokoban?
The key detail is this: Consider the player’s access behind crates.
For this browser game, 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.
While learning, 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.
For my first round, where should I start with Sokoban?
Move through empty floor.
While reading the Guide, 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 my first round, 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.
Before I begin, 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.
