To score in Dunk Shot, you must touch your fingertip to the phone's touchscreen and drag to alter the angle of your shot or power it. If you don't release your finger when Dunk Shot instructs you to, the ball will lift into the air and fall into the basket. You should aim toward the next basket on the screen, approaching it from higher and higher levels until you fail first time. This game's motion system requires you to adjust to its control and learn how to manipulate it. In order to do this, consider using Angry Birds 2 as a reference point. Getting into the habit of physical ball movements is necessary for success with your throws. The more consistently you toss the ball into the basket, the larger it grows and the greater the next shot's score is likely to be. Alternatively, you can bounce the ball off a wall and re-return it into the basket for a higher score. However, these tricks are challenging and require significant skill. The game is more than that— the more precisely you throw the ball into the basket, the more challenging the game becomes. Baskets start to move upward and sideways before moving rapidly in both directions.

The scoring system in this game uses golden star numbers. You typically see these numbers on your display as you play. Rewards for collecting certain stars include new types of balls to use in the game. Some special balls require you to complete a specific task in the game in order to be unlocked. These are extra fun when playing the game because they add new activities to do. Sharing your game on Facebook and watching in-game ads increase the number of stars you earn.