The game is a third-person point-and-click adventure viewed from fixed illustrated screens. Larry explores the resort, examines objects, talks with guests and staff, collects inventory items, and combines them with environmental clues to solve puzzles.

Progression is mostly nonlinear within individual resort areas, but several objectives require specific items, conversations, or actions before later scenes become available. Sierra’s scoring system rewards successful discoveries, while incorrect actions can produce comic responses or dangerous outcomes. Saving frequently is useful because some situations can lead to failure.

Examine every new screen and use the available conversation options before leaving. Record unusual details from dialogue because many solutions depend on remembering names, preferences, or locations.

Keep inventory items until their purpose is clear, and try them only where the game’s context suggests a connection. Save before experiments, romantic scenes, and any action that may trigger a timed or irreversible event. If progress stops, revisit guests and staff after completing the latest obvious task.