Magical Puzzle: Popils is a single screen platform puzzle game. The object in each round is to navigate through the labyrinth until the player reaches the princess (or the princess reaches the player). The player can break blocks, climb ladders, go through portals. There are also hazards to avoid, like red spikes and enemies.
The gameplay revolves around breaking blocks, which causes the column of blocks above it to fall one place down. The player must use this ability to change the labyrinth and create a path to the princess.
The game's introduction sequence provides a brief back story: A beautiful princess fell in love with you! And you fell in love with her too... The wizard of forest "Popil" trapped her in his labyrinth. Your goal is to save her.