[1] The player controls Sinbad Junior, a lowly gardener who witnesses the kidnap of the princess by a dragon.

The game begins in these dungeons as the player fight his way out over traps and through guards, and then through another nine stages in nine different environments.

Throughout levels a hint interface is featured in the game where pressing space bar when a light bulb appears over the player's head will result in him being rewarded with a clue or a warning about danger up ahead.

There are many secret doors around the levels which can be accessed by ducking at the correct spot and pressing attack.

This currency can be used to purchase key items from NPCs around the stage necessary to progress through the level.