Grab your whip, Indiana Jones, Mola Ram has kidnapped the children of the nearby Indian village and forced them to work in the mines to recover the lost Shankara Stones which will grant him ultimate power. The opening screen presents you with three doorways to choose from. They are labeled "Easy," "Medium" and "Hard." Choosing "Medium" or "Hard" will give you bonus points to start. To recover the three Shankara Stones, you must complete three progressively harder levels consisting of three different screens. After you have recovered the stones, escape on the rope bridge for a final confrontation with Mola Ram. Beat him, and you are awarded a bonus screen where you can find sacred idols that are worth a lot of points.

In the first screen, you are inside the mine rescuing children. The screen scrolls around Indy as you move. Use your whip to both stun Thuggee Guards and other enemies as well as to swing from ledge to ledge when possible. To free a child, whip open his cage. Free all the children and you are awarded bonus points. Freeing a child will also slow the appearance of Mola Ram, who will throw flaming hearts at you. Escape this level by reaching the mine cart which takes you to the next screen.

The mine cart ride is a three-quarters perspective chase through the mines. Use your joystick to move the cart around, avoiding obstacles and enemies. You can use your whip to knock over Thuggee Guards and other objects such as oil cans, which will block the path of your pursuers. The third screen finds you in the temple of Mola Ram. Grab the Shankara Stone and exit through the door, which will take you to the next mine. ~ Michael Schwartz/Joan Dykman, All Game Guide