An American Tail: Fievel's Gold Rush is a side-scrolling Jump'n Run game featuring Fievel, the little mouse from the movie An American Tail . It features six graphically different worlds with four levels each. Each world is completed by defeating a boss monster.
The background story revolves around finding six pieces of the lost map to a goldmine, which is reflected in the game's six worlds. Players must collect gold for points and extra lives, with the gold also serving as an indicator of how much of a level has been explored. Fievel can jump on enemies and throw his hat in a boomerang fashion.
Gameplay involves navigating through the different worlds, collecting gold and defeating boss monsters to progress. The game's levels are designed to be completed in four segments, with each world offering a unique challenge.