A book in Scrooge's library puts Donald on the trail of King Garuzia's treasure, with his nephews providing transport between destinations. The journey mixes platforming with an adventure game's habit of leaving you something to return for. Early plungers mostly stun enemies, but upgraded ammunition can attach to walls and turn the same gun into climbing equipment.

Other discoveries let Donald handle obstacles that previously ended a route. This makes remembering an unfinished location as important as clearing the current screen. The animation enjoys his temper without making the adventure entirely frantic, giving each return trip the atmosphere of an increasingly elaborate holiday mishap.