The game uses a first-person text-parser perspective. Players type commands to examine rooms, talk to characters, take or use objects, and perform actions that alter the court’s situation.

The objective is to advance Varicella’s political position by solving interconnected puzzles and exploiting the schedules, relationships, and vulnerabilities of other characters. Progress is largely non-linear, but later actions depend on information gathered earlier and on precise timing.

Observe routines before acting, and record where characters go and when they arrive. Many puzzles depend on timing rather than on a single obvious object combination.

Experiment with different parser verbs and examine important objects closely. Save before major interventions, since seemingly minor actions can change later opportunities.