THE PLAYBOOK · CFPPAXLB
Getting started with Sokoban
Sokoban gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Push every crate onto a target. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. 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.
Build familiarity through play
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Keep the objective visible.
The objective of a round
Push every crate onto a target. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Take a moment to understand the current position.
Follow these playing steps
- Move through empty floor.
- Push one crate into empty space.
- Never pull or push two at once.
- Undo a deadlock and continue.
The controls to know
Arrow keys or direction buttons. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
See the idea in action
A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Consider the next action carefully.
Avoid this misunderstanding
Consider the player’s access behind crates. Check the rule before repeating the action. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Clarifying the way this game works
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Sokoban?
For clarity: Push every crate onto a target.
As a new player, how do I control Sokoban?
Keep this in mind: 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?
Here is the relevant explanation: Consider the player’s access behind crates.
As a new player, 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?
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.
