Players take on the role of either a kangaroo or a squirrel in Quick Step , competing to earn points by jumping on trampolines. The screen features a scrolling array of trampolines that move downward, with grey trampolines appearing at the top and turning pink as they fall into play. Each time a player jumps on a trampoline, its color changes to match their own, with grey trampolines scoring 3 points for landing on a pink one and 6 points for falling off.
Gameplay involves avoiding losing lives while navigating the scrolling trampoline field. If a player falls off the bottom of the screen, they lose a life, and the game ends when one player has no more lives left. Bonuses, such as magic hats that temporarily stun opponents, can be found, and each player starts with 6 tricky traps that disappear when laid down.