The game uses a top-down view of compact maps populated by friendly and opposing Baldies. The main objective is generally to develop your settlement and overcome the rival population, using construction, resource gathering, combat, and special abilities.

Players direct Baldies to perform different jobs, build or occupy structures, reproduce, and attack enemies. Different types of Baldies support different tasks, so progression depends on growing a useful population and managing space while the opposition develops at the same time.

Expand carefully rather than sending every Baldy into combat. Keep enough workers available to maintain construction and population growth, and use specialized Baldies for the tasks they perform best.

Watch the whole map frequently. Rival settlements can grow while you are focused on one fight, so protect important buildings, avoid overcrowding, and attack when your population and capabilities provide a clear advantage.