Box Pusher Puzzle

Sokoban

Push boxes onto targets in this classic puzzle game. Plan your moves carefully!

Level 1 - First Steps
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Level 1 - First Steps

Push all boxes onto the green targets

😊 You📦 Box Target✅ Box on Target

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About Sokoban

Sokoban is a classic puzzle game created by Hiroyuki Imabayashi in 1981. The name means "warehouse keeper" in Japanese, and the goal is simple: push all the boxes onto the designated storage locations.

What makes Sokoban challenging is its deceptively simple rules. You can only push boxes, not pull them, and you can only push one box at a time. This means every move matters, and one wrong push can make the puzzle unsolvable.

Our browser-based version features multiple levels of increasing difficulty. Start with basic puzzles to learn the mechanics, then tackle more complex warehouse layouts as your skills improve!

How to Play Sokoban

1

Move Your Character

Use arrow keys or WASD to move the warehouse keeper (😊) around the level.

2

Push Boxes

Walk into a box (📦) to push it. Remember: you can only push, not pull, and only one box at a time.

3

Complete the Puzzle

Place all boxes on the green target spots to complete the level. The fewer moves, the better!

Frequently Asked Questions

Sokoban (Japanese for 'warehouse keeper') is a classic puzzle game where you push boxes onto target locations. The challenge is that you can only push boxes, not pull them, and you can't push more than one box at a time.
Use arrow keys or WASD to move your character. Push boxes (📦) onto the green target spots. A box turns green (✅) when it's on a target. Complete the level by placing all boxes on targets. Press R to restart the current level.
The challenge comes from planning your moves carefully. Since you can only push boxes and can't pull them back, pushing a box into a corner usually means you need to restart. Think ahead before each move!
Yes! Our Sokoban game is completely free to play online with no downloads required. Your progress is automatically saved in your browser.
The game is optimized for both desktop and mobile devices. On desktop, use arrow keys or WASD. Touch controls are available on mobile devices.
Our version includes multiple levels of increasing difficulty. Start with simple puzzles and work your way up to more challenging warehouse layouts!
Plan your moves before you start. Identify which box goes to which target. Avoid pushing boxes into corners or against walls where they can't be moved. Sometimes you need to position boxes as 'stepping stones' to reach other areas.
The current version doesn't have undo, but you can press R at any time to restart the level and try a different approach.

Tips & Strategies

  • •Think before you push - once a box is in a corner, it's usually stuck forever
  • •Work backwards in your mind - figure out where boxes need to end up first
  • •Look for "dead squares" - positions where a box can never reach a goal
  • •Sometimes you need to push boxes into temporary positions to access other areas
  • •Don't be afraid to restart - it's better than getting completely stuck

Why Play Sokoban?

Improves Problem Solving

Develops logical thinking and planning skills

Classic Gameplay

40+ years of puzzle perfection

Free & No Ads in Game

Pure puzzle experience

Progress Saved

Continue where you left off

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