Round-A-Bout: Two players compete in a series of battles, each starting with nine fighters (lives). The tournament continues until one player has no fighters left.
Single Elimination: Three to thirty-two players compete in a series of elimination battles to find a champion. Each fighter can lose only one match before being eliminated.
Double Elimination: Three to sixteen players compete in a series of elimination battles to find a champion. Each fighter can lose two matches before being eliminated.

For Single and Double Elimination modes, a name must be entered for each player. Use left/right to select a letter, ( for Classic Controller) to move forward one space, and ( for Classic Controller) to move back one space. Press to begin the tournament.