Lazy Raiders uses a "World-Flip" mechanic that allows the player to flip and spin the entire world, which allows gravity to move objects (such as Dr. Diggabone, boulders, minions and thieves) through mazes.

Lazy Raiders was originally planned for both an XBLA and a WiiWare release, but the developers struggled to reach both demographics.

Eventually they abandoned WiiWare as the multiplatform angle "resulted in design hazards that did nothing but dilute the whole game experience.

"[1] Likewise, the game was initially planned to include two multiplayer modes.

[1] On June 7, 2016, it was announced that Lazy Raiders along with Anomaly: Warzone Earth and Aqua would be released for Xbox One Back Compat.