This version is a more traditional graphic adventure game divided into two scenarios: "Blake's Hotel" and "Ha-Ha Carnival".

The player controls Norville "Shaggy" Rogers, who is followed around by Scooby, while Fred, Daphne, and Velma make brief appearances, often at the beginning and end of a mystery.

In the first scenario, the gang goes to Daphne's Uncle Blake's hotel where a ghost of a Native American Chieftain has been scaring away clients and staff, with only the gardener and the cook remaining.

Eventually Shaggy and Scooby come across a gold mine under the hotel and the heart of the mystery is revealed to be an ancient medallion the ghost is looking for.

After trying out the rollercoaster, Shaggy and Scooby find out that the clown has a prime interest in getting employment in the carnival but was immediately rejected by the manager who proceeded to capture him.

In addition, the player must avoid hazards such as small creatures, falls from high areas, or the main monster of each level.

[5] A reviewer for Next Generation was also enthusiastic about how faithfully the game recreated the look and feel of the show, and also complimented the humor and puzzle design.

However, the reviewer felt that the slow-paced interface makes the game too much of a test of one's patience to be worth the rewards, and scored it two out of five stars.

[7] Next Generation's review of the SNES game again complimented its recreation of the humor and look of the TV show, and again complained of problems with the interface.

However, the reviewer gave it a more positive recommendation and a score of three out of five stars, calling it "a good choice for a first-time graphic adventure experience.