Each player gets to be one of six characters from the series, represented by a character card with a unique rule for that character, plus standees and special power cards. Players roll their five skill dice and get a couple chances to re-roll to get the results they need. They then take turns choosing spots on the board for their characters' standees and resolving the effects, gaining skill tokens, getting high scores in games, and moving up the ranks of Video Game High School. The first player to achieve the #1 rank is the winner!