The game will use a fairly standard interface, similar to other strategy games. You will be able to select units, move them, attack with them and build new structures simply using the mouse. You will be given an overhead view of the map, an indication of your monetary resources and a minature over view of the map.
On most levels you will begin with a castle an a handful of troops, you must then make use of your resources to construct new buildings and train an army to protect yourself and defeat your enemy. At the beginning of the game your castle will be a simple wooden affair but as you progress through the game more advanced castles will be available, allowing you to train more advanced warriors and build more sophisticated defences.
On some levels you may not be given a castle at all, you may have to make do with the troops you are given, or you may need to rescue workers to start building.

The player can add new buildings to their settlement, such as blacksmiths to upgrade the strength of their warriors swords and armour, a stable to obtain mounted knights. Some of these buildings will be separate buildings on the map, others may be added internally to the castle. The list of buildings so far is:

• Castle Trains all warriors

• Farm Provides food for all warriors and workers

• Workers yard Trains workers, builds roads and bridges

• Wood mill Allows harvesting of trees for archers weapons and buildings

• Quarry Allows harvesting of stone for all buildings

• Mine Allows mining of gold from the earth

• Blacksmiths Allows upgrading weapons

• Stables Allows training of mounted knights

• Heavy armoury Allows building of siege engines (Catapults, Ballistas etc.)

• Ship yards Allows you to sell unused food and to import mercenary soldiers

• Shrine/Abbey Allows you to train druids or priests, with healing powers

• Temple/Alchemists Allows you to train Enchanters/Warlocks, with offensive magic.

Once you have the appropriate buildings you will be able to train the following unit types:

• Worker Responsible for operating mines, quarries and wood mills

• Spearmen/Archers For ranged attacks

• Foot soldier/Axe man Basic foot warrior

• Foot Knight/Barbarian A more powerful foot warrior

• Mounted Knight/Horse man The main cavalry

• War Lord The most powerful soldier available

• Stealth Knight A fast moving soldier for surprise attacks

• Priest/Druid Both posess beneficial magic, like healing

• Enchanter/Warlock Both posess offensive magic, like fireballs

• Spirit/Demon Highly powerful creatures summonable by magic