Players choose South Park characters and enter a television-style competition hosted by Chef. The main structure alternates between trivia questions and short minigames, with performance determining scores and progression through the game.

Questions test knowledge of the television series, while minigames use different combinations of movement, aiming, timing, and button presses. Multiplayer is the central mode, although a solo player can compete against computer-controlled opponents. The exact objective and controls vary by event.

Learn the show-specific trivia, but prioritize consistency over risky guesses when scores are close. In minigames, identify the scoring objective before trying to maximize speed.

In multiplayer, watch opponents during timing events and save attention for the final scoring phase. Practice each event separately, since button patterns and objectives change from one challenge to the next.