The straightforward yet compulsive nature of doodle baseball gameplay is one of the reasons why the game is so much fun. Players can swing the bat by merely clicking the mouse, so the game can be picked up and played quickly. However, it is necessary for players to have some talent and strategy in order to succeed, as they need to timing their swings accurately in order to knock the ball out of the park. In addition, the game presents players with a number of difficulties, such as directing the ball to specific locations on the field and avoiding collisions with various objects.