The player of Xmas MnM is presented with a scrolling landscape landscape where they can pick up and arrange ornaments and gifts to match visual patterns in their minds-eye.
The player must carefully select the right objects to pick up and drop in specific positions on the screen, paying close attention to the tasteful arrangements dictated by the shown image patterns. The visuals of the game serve as a direct inspiration to the player, dictating the vision for an aesthetically pleasing holiday scene.
The challenge arises when the player tries to carefully plan and coordinate their actions while maintaining an awareness of their progress against the reference image. With increasing complexity, the player's ability to recognize the shapes and arrangements they have chosen within the scene is put to the test, ultimately calling upon quick thinking and scenario recognition skills to secure accurate matches.