The gameplay of Pig Ball Christmas centers around controlling balls with festive designs as they roll down a winding path. Players use gravity and friction to guide the balls through a series of obstacles, negotiating corners and turns in an attempt to reach the finish line.
As players progress, new elements introduce greater complexity to the system, testing their mastery over the physics and behavior of the balls. The game runs entirely in the browser, eliminating the need to download or register, and is freely accessible.