Santa Clause 3 The Escape Clause

Players take control of Scott Calvin, the main character from the film, as he navigates a platforming adventure that follows the events of the movie. The game begins with Scott firmly in his role as Santa Claus, and early levels are set at the North Pole where he must collect cookies and milk while avoiding hazards such as spiky ice and enemies.

The gameplay revolves around reaching the end of each level, with most chapters concluding with minigames that test players' skills. Examples include elves navigating a chaotic workshop to build a scooter or Santa flying his sleigh to deliver coal and presents to specific households. However, Scott Calvin must adapt to levels without his Christmas powers, relying solely on thrown snowballs for defense and the double jump shared with Santa for navigation.