The gameplay is like a standard RPG in that you must level up your character. For example, you can level up your daughter’s Strength, Intelligence, Emotions, and Imagination by doing various tasks or playing. Playing Hide and Seek as a toddler may grant her a plus to her Mood and Imagination. When she is a pre-teen, painting by the lake will net her some imagination points. Each day you, her father, will go to work and bring in some income, which you can give to your daughter as pocket money or spend at the tavern on food. Each task or game costs Action Points and can bring her Mood down, but these can be restored once a day through eating varying foods or resting by the lake or at home. As your daughter ages, she may take on her own job to bring in some income. You can learn alchemy, farming, cooking, and working to earn stats.

​After a day of exploring and earning skills points, you must plan your week of learning. These are the classes your daughter must attend to level up her progress. As a toddler, her classes may be Exploring or learning to Control her Emotions. Each class gets a grade of Good, Excellent, or Perfect, and you can read her a story in between them, which you choose. As your daughter gets older, she may take on extra classes as she aspires to become a Knight. You can make friends, learn and grow close to the other characters or give them gifts to earn their friendship. They may even choose to join you as you go on explorations and hunting trips. Hunting in the forest initially feels impossible, as you are by yourself and up against two enemies. With just a simple wood bow and wood sword, you can easily get your butt handed to you. Still, gradually you can gain the strength and better weaponry to defeat these enemies and delve deeper into the forest, finding loot and choosing pathways that have hidden secrets or chasing those red herrings.