“Board & card game for 2 players. Two Rival Teams of Zoid Warriors Face-off. Each figure represents a single Zoid. Victory: Destroy all opposing Zoids.”

The game is played on a chessboard or any other 8x8 grid. Several spaces are designated as obstacles (hills, crags, or cliffs.) Miniatures or counters are used to represent the Zoids. Each side starts with fifty points worth of Zoid Warriors. Each Zoid is rated for speed, hand-to-hand combat, toughness, and attack range.

A custom deck of cards is central to the play of the game. Card play determines when units may move, attack, or defend.