In Lords Hooray: Island Rush, you take control of a group of islands in a seaside setting. The game begins with you attacking another group of islands. As you expand your territory, you'll encounter more and more problems. If you are unable to deal with a particular problem, you will lose that territory and will be forced to start over.

You will also have access to a wide variety of different defensive and offensive weapons. You can also use items, such as mines, bombs, and horns, to aid you in battles.

The gameplay in Lords Hooray: Island Rush is real-time strategy (RTS). In this game, you will be able to deploy your troops and use their special skills to attack and defend your islands. As you battle, you can deploy your troops and use items to help you.