To win, players must possess enemies to kill each other and collect dropped souls.

The player possesses a limited supply of spiritual energy which can be used for magical attacks.

"He has the rare size, speed and tenacity that few players at any level possess."

The player can also possess Sam to get through small openings; the purpose is to open a door or a switch.

The player also possessed the option to, at any point in the game, make Jim start dancing.

This continues until the deck is exhausted after which, each player will possess 13 cards.

Each wish can only be used once per game, and requires that the player possess some related object.

The same applies to aspects of the game and qualities that certain players don't possess.

The player may also possess other statues in an area under given circumstances.

The dungeon cannot be entered if the player possesses the light element.