In the game, players must complete a series of minigames called 'Nanogames' within a 5-second time limit to become a member of Patchy the Pirate's SpongeBob SquarePants fan club. Most of these Nanogames require the use of the 3DS console for various actions such as tapping, drawing, and shaking.
The gameplay revolves around completing challenges in an exciting and varied way, with players earning medals and unlocking new content as they progress. The game also features an Art Studio where players can create and save two different types of artwork at any time.