Nancy Drew receives an invitation from The Clue Bender Society. This is a secret society of the world’s greatest detectives and they are looking for a new member. Nancy is one of three candidates and she has to prove her worthiness by solving a series of challenges. During the test, a book with the solutions to some historical mysteries disappears. Nancy and the other candidates are now essential in the search for this important book.
The game is a point-and-click adventure in a comic book style. The player moves Nancy Drew around as she picks up items and talks to the people she meets. Unlocking doors or puzzle boxes requires playing several mini-games, for instance catching bouncing coloured balls in baskets or steering a snowmobile avoiding obstacles.