Popeye and Bluto are fighting for the heart of Olive Oyl. As Popeye you must run around the various stages collecting the items that Olive is throwing down from the top of the screen. If any hit the bottom then you have to grab them quickly, or you lose one of your three chances.
All the while, you must also avoid Bluto, who is running around and trying to clobber you. Sea Hag appears at the edges of the screen and throws bottles and skulls at you. Popeye can grab the can of spinach to make himself temporarily invulnerable to attacks, and knock Bluto into the water for bonus points.
