Play takes place on a map viewed from above. Players deploy opposing forces, examine terrain and unit information, issue movement and combat orders, and resolve turns according to the scenario’s rules.

The main structure combines an editor with a play mode. A scenario can be configured before starting, then played by one or two participants, depending on the setup. Progress comes from controlling objectives, using terrain effectively, preserving units, and completing the defined victory conditions rather than from a persistent character or technology tree.

Begin with a small scenario and verify that both sides have practical routes to their objectives. Terrain should shape the battle rather than merely decorate the map.

Keep reserves behind the front line, inspect unit information before committing to combat, and test a custom scenario from both sides. If one side can win without meaningful opposition, revise deployment, objectives, or available forces.