Happy Wheels pits players in control of a character who traverses levels filled with impediments while riding an assortment of peculiar vehicles, the objective of which is to reach the finish line unscathed. It is at your discretion to grant each character a distinct pair of wheels, be it a bicycle or a wheelchair.

Nonetheless, the game is anything but straightforward, as players are tasked with navigating a multitude of perilous obstacles, including mines, spikes, sawblades, and other threats that could severely dismember their characters.