The game takes place on a large stage where up to eight players, represented by cartoon squid characters, face off in a series of challenges.
The objective is to stay alive as long as possible by participating in various mini-games and physical challenges. Each challenge has a time limit, and the last squid standing wins. The player controls their squid character, using a combination of keyboard and mouse input to participate in the mini-games.
The game runs entirely in the browser, requiring no download or registration. Players can join and start playing quickly, with no need to create an account or download software. The game's core mechanic is the competitive and time-limited challenges, which require players to be quick and accurate to succeed. The overall objective is to outlast the other squid characters and emerge as the winner.