THE PLAYBOOK · ZOEHERO
Read before your next round of Sokoban
Choose a round of Sokoban and settle into its rules. Push every crate onto a target. Use the example below to understand a decision. Read the objective before making your first input. 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.
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. Keep the objective visible.
The purpose of your moves
Push every crate onto a target. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
Making your moves
- Move through empty floor.
- Push one crate into empty space.
- Never pull or push two at once.
- Undo a deadlock and continue.
Getting comfortable with the controls
Arrow keys or direction buttons. Use the control method described here for this activity. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
Learn from a sample situation
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.
A common point of confusion
Consider the player’s access behind crates. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round.
If you are unsure
What is the goal of Sokoban?
Here is the relevant explanation: Push every crate onto a target.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Sokoban?
Here is the relevant explanation: Arrow keys or direction buttons.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Sokoban?
For clarity: A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Sokoban?
The key detail is this: Consider the player’s access behind crates.
As a new player, 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.
For this browser game, 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.