
In offline matches, players can also use and customize their Miis in battle. Up to four players can fight locally or through online via the Nintendo Network - the latter featuring two modes, "For Fun," meant for more casual play, and "For Glory," for more competitive rounds - on numerous stages also pulled from many Nintendo franchises all stages also have a "Final Destination" version in the "For Glory" mode which removes the interactive qualities displayed in those stages' regular renditions.

Among these items are Assist Trophies and Pokéballs, which are used to bring in non-playable characters from Nintendo franchises and the Pokémon series exclusively respectively to help the activator in battle.

Along with the Small Ball, an assortment of items are also used in battles to the players' advantage. Players choose from a roster of characters from Nintendo's history, each with their own unique movesets and Final Smashes, the latter of which are activated from obtaining a Smash Ball.

Like previous titles in the series, the game is focused on players using a variety of attacks to damage their opponents, and, upon raising their damage percentage to a high amount, knocking them off-screen.
