Each stage is viewed from the side on a single screen. The objective is generally to collect the required objects and reach the exit while avoiding hazards and managing the jetpack’s movement.

Players walk, fly, land on platforms, and interact with level elements. Stages are built around timing, careful positioning, and solving simple route puzzles. Progression comes from completing successive handcrafted levels; the available level set and any stage-specific rules depend on the Christmas Special version.

Use short bursts of thrust instead of holding the jetpack continuously. Land on stable platforms before changing direction, and study the entire screen before committing to a route.

Collect required objects methodically, then return to the exit only after checking for hazards and blocked paths. When a stage contains switches or moving obstacles, identify their effect before spending fuel on a difficult maneuver.