Thrust into the world of The Barnyard you are the new cow on the farm, looking to protect yourself from the many dangers that lurk. With two whole farms to explore you have the freedom to wander where you like, or jump aboard some of the many vehicles at you disposal. Your mission is to ingrate with other members of the farm and help them complete a number of difficult tasks. Watch out for the wild coyotes and racoons looking to cause havoc. Within the game there are a number of mini-games for you to complete, adding to your supply of gopher bucks, which you can spend on treats.