The gameplay revolves around navigating through levels while avoiding attacks from enemies and obstacles. If Mario is attacked or loses his current power-up, he will shrink down to a smaller size, resulting in the loss of a life. In such cases, players can activate the White Tanooki suit to grant Mario temporary invincibility.
Power-ups play a significant role in helping Mario overcome challenges. The Tanooki suit enables him to hover and use a spinning attack, while the Flower Suit allows him to shoot fireballs in any direction he's facing. To regain his normal size, Mario must collect a mushroom. With these power-ups, players can tackle levels with greater ease.