[2] The game's four levels are dotted with threats from creatures in addition to headhunters and the surrounding terrain.

[2] Players must also frequently rescue Gilligan, who frequently gets lost or stuck in things, the player has to pull him back with a rope or rescue him if he falls down one of many holes.

Enemies deplete the player's life bar and there is also a time limit for each level.

[2] The Skipper can attack most of the game's enemies with a punch or a club.

There are four bosses in the game (a gorilla, a large cannibal who is the leader of the headhunters, a grizzly bear, and an undead skeleton).