As in the first title, play starts in the nursery where 2 eggs wait to be hatched. The Norn's habitat is fairly large and has a vast amount of things to do. The building that houses the nursery also boasts a playroom, a kitchen, and a dressing room. Venture outside and visit the garden, where bags of seed wait to be planted and watered.
More fun awaits players at the mountain, above and beneath.
Visit the Mad Labs to design wild colors for your Norns. While playing the games, watch for cool prizes to be won which will be added to other activities - but you'll have to have a quick eye, as these prizes only pop up for a minute before they're sent to their respective activity. Don't worry though, you'll notice the new addition the next time you play whatever activity the prize was sent to. Just as in the real world, seasons come and go, so be sure to grow plenty of food for the winter and pick it after it grows. Death is also a reality, just as in real life, but it's presented very gently.