Move through tile-based levels, attack adjacent enemies, collect weapons, armour, food, and scrolls, and use stairs to descend. Item names and effects can be uncertain at first, so exploration includes identifying which equipment and potions are safe or useful.

Test unknown items in a safe area, keep enough food for the next section, avoid cursed equipment until it is understood, and use teleport or blessing resources carefully. The random layout means survival and resource management matter more than memorising one fixed route.