In Hot Potato , you play as a bus carrying a group of colorful spuds down the streets. Your goal is to save the Earth by capturing these spuds. The game features a unique arcade-style gameplay, where you must release waves of spuds ahead of your bus and capture those that are being targeted by enemy forces.
Gameplay involves steering the bus and releasing the spuds at the right time to capture them. If a spud is hit by an enemy projectile, it will land on the screen with a comical animation, adding to the game's humor and charm. The game requires quick reflexes and timing as you navigate through levels and enemies.