Following previous games in the series, players control a boy named Maxwell who has the ability to manifest any object or person using his magical notepad and modify them using adjectives.[4] The game also has a "Hero Creator" that allows the player to create custom objects.[5]
Players can visit a number of locations from the DC Universe, including the Batcave, Gotham City, Atlantis, Metropolis, the Fortress of Solitude, Central City, and Oa. Additionally, there are several optional levels that retell the origins of the Justice League's members.
Scribblenauts Unmasked features a system where the player can earn Reputation Points by completing missions and summoning new objects. Points can be used to unlock additional levels and costumes.[5]