The story revolves around the player's mission to collect three columns of fantasy monsters, seven special symbols, or a matching pentagram in an attempt to score. The goal is to land on a winning combination to win cash rewards.
Gameplay in Ward of Lights involves placing adjustable bets to roll three columns. Players must aim to achieve 3-in-a-row patterns of fantasy monsters, 7 symbols, or match the upper and lower half of a pentagram symbol to earn winnings.