1. Launch the game and take control of your duck character in the peaceful pond environment.

2. Use your finger to swipe in the direction you want your duck to swim. On desktop, you can move the mouse or use the WASD or arrow keys.

3. Swim around the pond to find stray ducklings floating in the water.

4. Approach the ducklings to have them follow you.

5. Carefully guide the ducklings back to your nest without getting hit.

6. Avoid fast-moving boats, which can hurt you and make you lose ducklings.

7. Deliver ducklings to your nest to upgrade it and make it bigger and more stylish.

8. As your nest grows, you unlock new and funny hats for your duck to wear.

9. Customize your appearance by quacking near your nest to open the customization menu.

10. Try to collect all 50 hats available in the game.

11. Invite friends to your pond by sharing the room code to start a co-op game.

12. Play with as many friends as you want and build the biggest duck army together.

13. Compete or cooperate to rescue the most ducklings and show off your upgraded nests.

14. Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere and keep swimming to rescue more ducklings and unlock all the features.