The objective is to claim territory by tracing and closing sections of the play field without being caught by enemies or their projectiles. Enemies can be eliminated by sealing them inside a completed section or by using power-ups hidden in boxes that appear and vanish across each level. Power-up effects include laser weapons, temporary enemy freezing, speed increases, and others — all time-limited. Each stage is cleared when at least 70% of the field has been claimed, or when the boss monster is destroyed. A faithful port of the original Qix is included alongside the new content.