Colored Puyos drop from the top to the bottom of a well and the player must combine four or more with same colour to make them pop away. The game can be played in story mode against varying levels of AI, or head-to-head with another N-Gage using the Bluetooth connection. An exercise mode and a puzzle mode can help in mastering the art of connecting Puyos.

The basic gameplay is simple, don't let the well fill up before your opponent. Combining more than four of the same colour launches "refugee" Puyos into the opponent's well, filling it up and disturbing the combo buildup. Triggering chains of Puyo pops grants more points and more "refugee" Puyos, so careful planning is essential.