Trolls is a platform game where you play as a Troll with a mission to rescue baby Trolls. You roam through levels, gathering at least a minimum amount of baby Trolls before leaving via the Pigstop.
The gameplay starts without any weapons, and interacting with enemies costs energy. However, collecting a Yo-Yo allows you to kill enemies, break blocks, open paths, and even swing across gaps by tying it to a ledge.
Throughout each level, you'll find letters B, O, N, U, S, and G released from bonus balloons or when killing enemies. If the letters at the end of the level spell out "Bonus" (B-O-N-U-S), you'll advance to an extra level with a chance to gain extra lives. On the other hand, if they spell out "Bogus," you must escape quickly to avoid losing a life.