LEGO Jurassic World

The game uses typical gameplay where each level is played with a different group of characters that smash objects and solve environment-based puzzles, often by switching between characters to use specific abilities. These include digging, cutting through foliage, gliding, climbing up walls, grappling, interacting with technology panels, scanning tracks, shooting targets, examining dung, growing vegetation, shattering glass, taking pictures, opening locks, and more. There are over 100 characters to unlock, including 20 playable dinosaurs also with specific abilities.

The game introduces a weather system that affects the environment. As with previous titles, some parts of the levels are locked off until the correct character or dinosaur is unlocked, often by reaching a certain level. The additional characters then introduce new abilities to progress or ways to find hidden items. After completing levels, they can be replayed in a free play mode with different characters and free exploration in large hub locations.

The island hubs can be populated with dinosaurs by locating a piece of amber with a mosquito inside, hidden in each of the 20 story mode level. Characters and dinosaurs can be customized, and for dinosaurs, DNA strains can be mixed to create genetic hybrids. Red bricks can be collected, which can be sold at Holoscape terminal to unlock new abilities.