Based on the Addams Family movie, this game follows Tully Alford, the crooked lawyer of the Addams family. He discovers that a great treasure is hidden somewhere in the mansion and decides to explore it. However, his mission will be fraught with danger as he faces off against the unpredictable Addams family members and various ghosts and monsters.
Players control Tully Alford as he navigates the side-scrolling action game world. His only weapon is an umbrella that fires energy shots at enemies, which can also be used for jumping and dodging. The mansion is divided into a hub area, hallways, and locked rooms, which must be unlocked by collecting keys. Some areas contain treasure and power-ups, while others are infested with monsters or require the player to defeat a boss enemy to progress.