Players guide the Warner siblings through horizontally scrolling stages built around movie and television set themes. The main objective is to move through hazards, defeat or avoid enemies, collect useful items, and reach the end of each section.

Yakko, Wakko, and Dot can be used for different situations, with character abilities and switching helping the player handle obstacles. Progression follows a sequence of themed stages and culminates in confrontations with major enemies. Timing jumps and learning enemy patterns are more important than unrestricted combat.

Learn the layout of each stage before rushing forward. Keep the siblings available for situations where a different character is more useful, and use safe platforms to observe enemy movement.

Prioritize avoiding unnecessary damage. Careful jumps, patience around moving hazards, and collecting helpful items are generally more reliable than trying to defeat every enemy.