Game guide · DTJSMODEL
Rules, controls and help for Sokoban
Start Sokoban by looking at the playing area and its controls. 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. 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.
Give this approach a try
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Notice the feedback after each input.
Understand the aim
Push every crate onto a target. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Check the rules when you are unsure.
Start here and follow along
- Move through empty floor.
- Push one crate into empty space.
- Never pull or push two at once.
- Undo a deadlock and continue.
Input guidance
Arrow keys or direction buttons. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Use one clear input at a time.
Follow the 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. Notice the change in the playing area.
Check this before moving on
Consider the player’s access behind crates. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Questions about this game
As a new player, what is the goal of Sokoban?
Keep this in mind: Push every crate onto a target.
For my first round, how do I control Sokoban?
For clarity: Arrow keys or direction buttons.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Sokoban?
Keep this in mind: A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling.
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?
The key detail is this: 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.
On this playing page, which play mode does Sokoban use?
Keep this in mind: 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?
Keep this in mind: Move through empty floor.
For my first round, do I need an account or a payment for Sokoban?
For clarity: 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?
Keep this in mind: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
As a new player, how do I report an issue with Sokoban?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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.
