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{{redirect|Solo|the Hero of ''Dragon Quest IV'' who is one of Hero's alternate costumes|Hero}}
{{redirect|Solo|the Hero of ''Dragon Quest IV'' who is one of Hero's alternate costumes|Hero}}
'''Modes''' (sometimes referred to as '''Menus''') are various ways to play ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' games. The list below shows all the modes of each games and compares them.
'''Modes''' (sometimes referred to as '''Main Menus''') are various ways to play ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' games. The list below shows all the modes of each games and compares them.


==Comparison==
==Comparison==
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| align="left" |[[Classic Mode]]
| align="left" |[[Classic Mode]]
|[[File:SSB64 Icon.png|25px|link=1P Game|64's 1P Game]]
|[[File:SSB64 Icon.png|25px|link=1P Game|64's 1P Game]]
|[[File:SSBM Icon.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=Classic Mode (SSBM)|Melee's Classic Mode]]
|[[File:SSBM Icon.png|25px|link=Classic Mode (SSBM)|Melee's Classic Mode]]
|[[File:SSBB Icon.png|25px|link=Classic Mode (SSBB)|Brawl's Classic Mode]]
|[[File:SSBB Icon.png|25px|link=Classic Mode (SSBB)|Brawl's Classic Mode]]
|[[File:SSB4-3 Icon.png|25px|link=Classic Mode (SSB4-3DS)|Smash 4 3DS's Classic Mode]]
|[[File:SSB4-3 Icon.png|25px|link=Classic Mode (SSB4-3DS)|Smash 4 3DS's Classic Mode]]
|[[File:SSB4-U Icon.png|25px|link=Classic Mode (SSB4-Wii U)|Smash 4 Wii U's Classic Mode]]
|[[File:SSB4-U Icon.png|25px|link=Classic Mode (SSB4-Wii U)|Smash 4 Wii U's Classic Mode]]
|[[File:SSBU Icon.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=Classic Mode (SSBU)|Ultimate's Classic Mode]]
|[[File:SSBU Icon.png|25px|link=Classic Mode (SSBU)|Ultimate's Classic Mode]]
|-
|-
| align="left" |{{b|Adventure Mode|disambiguation}}
| align="left" |{{b|Adventure Mode|disambiguation}}
|{{n}}
|{{n}}
|[[File:SpecialStagesSymbol.svg|25px|class=invert-dark|link=Adventure Mode (SSBM)|Melee's Adventure Mode]]
|[[File:SpecialStagesSymbol.svg|25px|link=Adventure Mode (SSBM)|Melee's Adventure Mode]]
|[[File:SubspaceSymbol.svg|25px|class=invert-dark|link=Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary]]
|[[File:SubspaceSymbol.svg|25px|link=Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary]]
| colspan=2 |{{n}}
| colspan=2 |{{n}}
|[[File:WorldOfLightSymbol.svg|25px|class=invert-dark|link=Adventure Mode: World of Light]]
|[[File:WorldOfLightSymbol.svg|25px|link=Adventure Mode: World of Light]]
|-
|-
| align="left" |[[All-Star Mode]]
| align="left" |[[All-Star Mode]]
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|{{n}}
|{{n}}
|-
|-
| align="left" |[[Snag the Trophies]]
| align="left" |[Snag the Trophies]]
|{{n}}
|{{n}}
| {{bg|#FFCFCF}} |{{y}}
| {{bg|#FFCFCF}} |{{y}}
|{{n}}
|{{n}}
| colspan=2 |{{n}}
| colspan=2 |{{n}}
|{{n}}
|-
| align="left" |[[Trophy Rush]]
|{{n}}
|{{n}}
|{{n}}
| colspan=2 |{{y}}
|{{n}}
|{{n}}
|-
|-
| align="left" |{{b|Race to the Finish|disambiguation}}
| align="left" |{{b|Race to the Finish|disambiguation}}
| {{bg|#FFCFCF}} |[[File:SSB64 Icon.png|25px|link=Race to the Finish (SSB)|Race to the Finish in 64]]
| {{bg|#FFCFCF}} |[[File:SSB64 Icon.png|25px|link=Race to the Finish (SSB)|Race to the Finish in 64]]
| {{bg|#FFCFCF}} |[[File:SSBM Icon.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=Race to the Finish (SSBM)|Race to the Finish in Melee]]
| {{bg|#FFCFCF}} |[[File:SSBM Icon.png|25px|link=Race to the Finish (SSBM)|Race to the Finish in Melee]]
|{{n}}
| {{bg|#FFCFCF}} |{{y}}<ref>"Run!" Final Battle in Smash Run</ref>
|{{n}}
|{{n}}
| colspan=2 |{{n}}
| {{bg|#FFCFCF}} |{{y}}
| {{bg|#FFCFCF}} |{{y}}
|-
|-
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|{{y}}
|{{y}}
| colspan=2 |{{y}}
| colspan=2 |{{y}}
|{{y}}<ref name="mobsmash">Listed as "Mob Smash" in ''Ultimate''</ref>
|{{y}}
|-
|-
| style="text-align:left;font-size: 80%" |[[10-Man Smash|10-Man]]
| style="text-align:left;font-size: 80%" |[[10-Man Smash|10-Man]]
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|{{y|15}}
|{{y|15}}
| colspan=2 |{{y|15}}
| colspan=2 |{{y|15}}
|{{y|15}}<ref name="centurysmash">Listed as "Century Smash" in ''Ultimate''.</ref>
|{{y|15}}
|-
|-
| style="text-align:left;font-size: 80%" |[[3-Minute Smash|3-Minute]]
| style="text-align:left;font-size: 80%" |[[3-Minute Smash|3-Minute]]
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| align="left" |{{b|Tourney|disambiguation}}
| align="left" |{{b|Tourney|disambiguation}}
|{{n}}
|{{n}}
|[[File:SSBM Icon.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=Tournament Mode (SSBM)|Melee's Tournament Mode]]
|[[File:SSBM Icon.png|25px|link=Tournament Mode (SSBM)|Melee's Tournament Mode]]
|[[File:SSBB Icon.png|25px|link=Tourney (SSBB)|Brawl's Tourney Mode]]
|[[File:SSBB Icon.png|25px|link=Tourney (SSBB)|Brawl's Tourney Mode]]
|{{n}}
| colspan=2 |{{n}}
|[[File:SSB4-U Icon.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=Tourney (SSB4-Wii U)|Smash 4 Wii U's Tourney Mode]]
|[[File:SSBU Icon.png|25px|link=Tourney (SSBU)|Ultimate's Tourney Mode]]
|[[File:SSBU Icon.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=Tourney (SSBU)|Ultimate's Tourney Mode]]
|-
|-
| align="left" |[[Special Smash]]
| align="left" |[[Special Smash]]
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|{{n}}
|{{n}}
| {{bg|#C06060}} |{{y}}
| {{bg|#C06060}} |{{y}}
| colspan=2 {{bg|#C06060}} |{{y}}
| colspan=2 |{{y}}
|{{n}}
|{{n}}
|-
|-
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|{{n}}
|{{n}}
| {{bg|#C06060}} |{{y}}
| {{bg|#C06060}} |{{y}}
| colspan=2 {{bg|#C06060}} |{{y}}
| colspan=2 |{{y}}
|{{n}}
|{{n}}
|-
|-
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|{{n|15}}
|{{n|15}}
|{{n|15}}
|{{n|15}}
| colspan=2 {{bg|#C06060}} |{{y|15}}
| colspan=2 |{{y|15}}
|{{n|15}}
|{{n|15}}
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|-
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|{{n|15}}
|{{n|15}}
|{{n|15}}
|{{n|15}}
| colspan=2 {{bg|#C06060}} |{{y|15}}
| colspan=2 |{{y|15}}
|{{n|15}}
|{{n|15}}
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|-
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|{{n}}
|{{n}}
| {{bg|#C06060}} |{{y}}
| {{bg|#C06060}} |{{y}}
| colspan=2 {{bg|#C06060}} |{{y}}
| colspan=2 |{{y}}
|{{y}}
|{{y}}
|-
|-
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|{{n}}
|{{n}}
| {{bg|#C06060}} |[[File:SSB4-U Icon.png|25px|link=Tourney (SSB4-Wii U)|Smash 4 Wii U's Tourney Mode]]
| {{bg|#C06060}} |[[File:SSB4-U Icon.png|25px|link=Tourney (SSB4-Wii U)|Smash 4 Wii U's Tourney Mode]]
| {{bg|#FFFFAF}} |[[File:SSBU Icon.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=Online Tourney|Ultimate's Online Tourney Mode]]
| {{bg|#FFFFAF}} |[[File:SSBU Icon.png|25px|link=Online Tourney|Ultimate's Online Tourney Mode]]
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|-
| align="left" |[[Conquest]]
| align="left" |[[Conquest]]
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|{{y}}
|{{y}}
|}
|}
===Notes===
<references />


==In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''==
[[File:SSB64MainMenu.png|thumb|200px|The main menu in ''Super Smash Bros.'']]
[[File:SSB64MainMenu.png|thumb|200px|right|The main menu in ''Super Smash Bros.'']]
===1P Mode===
===1P Mode===
* [[1P Game]]
* [[1P Game]]
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* [[Screen Adjust]]
* [[Screen Adjust]]
* [[Erase Data|Backup Clear]]
* [[Erase Data|Backup Clear]]
* [[Language]]<ref name="EU">European version only</ref>


===[[Data]]===
===[[Data]]===
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
[[File:SSBB Menu.png|thumb|The main menu of ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.]]
[[File:SSBB Menu.png|thumb|right|The main menu of ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.]]
The * indicates that this mode must be unlocked.
The * indicates that this mode must be unlocked.
===Solo===
===Solo===
* [[Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary]]
* [[Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary]]
* {{SSBB|Classic Mode}}
* {{SSBB|Classic Mode}}
* [[All-Star Mode]]*
* [[All-Star Mode]]
* [[Event mode|Event Match]]
* [[Event mode|Event Match]]
* [[Stadium]]
* [[Stadium]]
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===Group===
===Group===
*[[Versus Mode|Brawl]]
*[[Versus Mode|Brawl]]
*[[Rules]]
*[[Rules]]
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===Nintendo Wi-Fi===
===Nintendo Wi-Fi===
*[[With Friends]]
*[[With Friends]]
*[[With Anyone]]
*[[With Anyone]]
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===Options===
===Options===
*[[Screen]]
*[[Screen]]
*[[Deflicker]]
*[[Deflicker]]
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===[[Vault]]===
===[[Vault]]===
*[[Trophies and Stickers]]
*[[Trophies and Stickers]]
*[[Album]]
*[[Album]]
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===Smash===
===Smash===
*[[Versus Mode|Smash]]
*[[Versus Mode|Smash]]
*[[Squad Strike]]
**[[Squad Strike]]
*{{SSBU|Tourney}}
**{{SSBU|Tourney}}
*[[Special Smash]]
**[[Special Smash]]
**[[Smashdown]]
***[[Smashdown]]
**[[Custom Smash]]
***[[Special Smash]]
**[[Super Sudden Death]]
***[[Super Sudden Death]]


[[8-Player Smash]] is available as part of the regular Smash mode, and so it does not occupy a separate menu item as it did in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''.
[[8-Player Smash]] is available as part of the regular Smash mode, and so it does not occupy a separate menu item as it did in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''.
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*[[amiibo]]
*[[amiibo]]
*[[Stage Builder]] (Added in version 3.0.0)
*[[Stage Builder]] (Added in version 3.0.0)
*[[Challenger's Approach]] (only if there are fighters that must be unlocked and haven't been)
*[[Challenger's Approach]] (only if there are fighters that must be unlocked)
*[[VR]] (Added in version 3.1.0)
*[[VR]] (Added in version 3.1.0)


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*[[Spirit Board]]
*[[Spirit Board]]
*[[Collection]]
*[[Collection]]
**[[Rematch]] (Added in version 8.0.0)
*{{b|DLC Spirits|mode}} (Added in version 3.0.0)
*{{b|DLC Spirits|mode}} (Added in version 3.0.0)
*[[Rematch]] (Added in version 8.0.0)


===[[Dashboard]]===
===Dashboard===
*Return to Top Menu
*[[Collection]]
*[[Local Wireless]]
*[[News]]
*[[News]]
*[[Options]]
*[[Options]]
*[[Local Wireless]]
*[[Help]]
*[[Help]]


===Other===
===Other===
*[[Sephiroth Challenge]] (Added in version 10.0.0) (Limited-time: removed in version 10.1.0)
*[[Sephiroth Challenge]] (Added in version 10.0.0) (Limited-time)
 
==In competitive play==
Many modes across the ''Smash'' series have developed their own competitive communities over the years. The most popular mode by a wide margin is the Vs. Mode of each game, which forms the basis for each game's tournament scene. While the exact rules and structure vary between games and region, the basic outline involves at least two players picking a character and a legal stage and playing until one is declared the winner. 1v1 games (often referred to as "singles") are the most popular format, but other formats such as 2v2 (often referred to as "doubles"), Squad Strike, and occasionally free for all and Smashdown matches also take place. Games involving Special Smash have also developed a niche competitive scene, with specific rules and conditions gaining popularity in side events.
 
Single player modes have also developed their own unique communities. Most modes involve the achieving or breaking of some kind of record. Since players do not directly compete with each other in this format, a leaderboard system is often used to track these records. Players will submit their gameplay to the leaderboard for review, where it will be determined if the gameplay is both legitimate and meets all established standards. If it passes, it goes onto the leaderboard. Games that track a [[high score]] like Home-Run Contest and Multi-Man Smash have active communities frequently developing new techniques and strategies to achieve the highest possible score. Modes with a clear end point like All-Star Mode, Classic Mode, Target Smash and Events also have communities that also develop new techniques and strategies to complete the modes in the least possible amount of time, often dubbed a [[speedrun]].
 
Modes that can be played [[online]] have mostly the same rules as offline, though some differ slightly to account for the different environment. There are often penalties put in place in the event of internet connectivity issues, with contingency plans set up in the case of major catastrophes. Some communities require certain modes to be played offline with official hardware, as playing online often means using emulators and unverified hardware, which brings the possibility of inconsistent gameplay and cheating.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In the Japanese version of ''Melee'', the Main Menu is instead named ''Top Menu''. Additionally, it [[Beta elements (SSBM)#Beta menus|was originally going to be named ''Top Menu'']] in English as well, but the final version of the game reverts the name back to Main Menu.
*In the Japanese version of ''Melee'', the Main Menu is instead named ''Top Menu''. Additionally, it [[Beta elements (SSBM)#Beta menus|was originally going to be named ''Top Menu'']] in English as well, but the final version of the game reverts the name back to Main Menu.
**''Ultimate'' uses the name ''Top Menu'' in English, under the Dashboard's "Back to Top Menu" option.
**''Ultimate'' uses the name ''Top Menu'' in English, under the Dashboard's "Back to Top Menu" option.
*Masahiro Sakurai stated in a [[YouTube]] video that he created ''[[Break the Targets!]]'' as an indirect tutorial to play the characters in lieu of a proper tutorial mode. He also stated in the video that he wanted to include a full tutorial mode into ''Ultimate'', but the concept had to be scrapped due to time constraints, a situation he regrets to this day.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Icl-jMlz1iY Teaching Players How to Play <nowiki>[Design Specifics]</nowiki>]</ref>
==References==
{{reflist}}
==Notes==
{{reflist}}


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