The game uses a side-on view of a court divided by a central barrier. One or two players control a character and try to return the bead so that it passes the opponent or lands in an undefended area.

Players move around their side, jump, and use directional attacks to send the bead back with different trajectories. A match is organized into rallies and rounds; successful returns and attacks build the score, while missed defenses give the opponent an opening. The exact number of rounds and winning score depend on the arcade machine settings.

Stay near the center of your side until the bead’s direction is clear, then move early rather than reacting at the last moment. Use the court edges to create difficult return angles, and vary high and low attacks so the opponent cannot settle into one defensive position.

Watch the rebound from the central barrier and avoid committing to a jump too soon. In two-player matches, learning the timing of each character’s attack is more valuable than repeatedly using the strongest-looking move.