 As with "Dr. Mario", players attempts to clear colored viruses on a stage by matching 2-colored capsules in a match-3 style game.Rather than an open-ended game, "Dr. Mario World" follows the approach for mobile games set by "Candy Crush Saga", with each level designed with a fixed number and location of viruses and blocks, and the player required to complete the level with a limited number of capsules.Monetization is also similar to "Candy Crush Saga" - the player earns coins in-game and can spend real-world money on diamonds, both which then can be used to purchase special power-ups, or new doctor characters such as Dr. Peach, Dr. Yoshi, and Dr. Toad each with their own unique skill.