The game uses a side-view platform perspective. Players move across single-screen or compact platforming areas, throw snow at enemies, and roll or kick accumulated snowballs to defeat groups of foes. Positioning is important because snowballs can travel across platforms and affect multiple enemies.

Stages progress through themed areas with hazards, enemy formations, and boss encounters. The central progression comes from clearing each room or stage and advancing through the arcade sequence; the available information does not establish separate long-term character statistics or a role-playing system.

Freeze enemies before committing to a roll, then use the resulting snowball to strike several targets whenever the layout allows it. Clearing groups quickly reduces the chance of being surrounded.

Study enemy movement and keep an escape route open. Avoid rolling snowballs blindly near pits or hazards, and prioritize enemies that can cut off the platforms you need for movement.