Zoom! presents an arcade-style playfield from a fixed overhead or near-overhead viewpoint. The player moves the on-screen character through a grid-like arrangement, working toward the stage's clearing or collection objective while avoiding moving hazards.

Progression is level-based. Success depends on choosing safe routes, reacting to enemies or obstacles, and repeating stages to improve timing. The game is primarily a single-player challenge; detailed DOS-specific mode and scoring variations are not reliably documented.

Study the layout before committing to a route, and prioritize safe movement over speed when hazards are active.

Use repeated attempts to learn enemy timing and identify which areas can be cleared without trapping the player. Because detailed stage maps and DOS-specific mechanics are not consistently documented, avoid relying on unverified walkthroughs.