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Soko-Ban

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Also known as
Soko-Ban: A Strategy Maze Game Sokoban 倉庫番

This warehouse puzzle challenges you to push crates onto targets, requiring careful planning to avoid dead ends.

Soko-Ban was originally released in 1982 for the PC-8801 by Thinking Rabbit. The DOS version was published by Spectrum Holobyte in 1987.


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About Soko-Ban

Soko-Ban is a puzzle game where players navigate a warehouse environment. The objective involves moving crates onto specific marked locations to complete each stage. A crate can only be pushed, not pulled, and must be moved individually, which can lead to irreversible blockages if positioned incorrectly.

Different versions of the game contain varying quantities of levels, drawing from the original release and its sequel. One common version includes 53 levels, while the MSX version has 60. The Epoch Game Pocket Computer edition features 65 levels with exclusive content, and the SG-1000 version offers 100 levels by incorporating additional level sets.

The puzzle design can become challenging, requiring extensive forward planning in later stages. Success depends on careful sequencing of moves, as missteps can render a crate permanently stuck.

Soko-Ban Screenshots

10 images
Title
Menu
The Elevator
Level 1
Level 2
Level 50
Level Constructor
A New Level !
Title screen (Tandy/PCjr)
The lobby (Tandy/PCjr)