Daisenryaku is a tactical military game with turn-based strategy elements. Players engage in battles on six unique maps, commanding rival forces known as "black" and "white". The four main factions - US, USSR, FRG, and Japan - each have distinct units that reflect realistic warfare, such as fighter jets and tanks. Each side must produce troops like infantry, tanks, and helicopters, with varying strengths and weaknesses.
Gameplay involves producing and deploying these units to outmaneuver opponents, taking into account the attack strength of different unit types. The game offers a single-player experience against the console or a competitive multiplayer mode against another human player.