The player views the colony from above and directs ants across soil, grass, and nearby environments. Core objectives include establishing a nest, gathering food, producing more ants, expanding underground chambers, and eliminating competing colonies.

Workers perform routine tasks, while soldiers and other colony members support defense and expansion. The game includes open-ended colony play and scenario-based levels with specific challenges. Progress comes from increasing the colony’s population, improving its territory, and adapting to hazards such as predators, humans, and rival ants.

Expand gradually rather than exposing the colony to unnecessary fights. Secure food routes and maintain enough workers before committing many ants to attacks or long-distance exploration.

Use specialized ants for their intended roles, protect the queen, and monitor the colony’s surroundings. In scenario levels, prioritize the stated objective instead of pursuing uncontrolled population growth.