Pikmin 3 offers three distinct game modes: Story, Missions, and Bingo Battle.
Story Mode (Single Player)
In the game’s Story mode, you control a small crew of explorers stranded on a mysterious planet. Use Pikmin to battle enemies and overcome obstacles as you search the planet for food and equipment.
Mission Mode (Single Player / 2-Player Cooperative Play)
In the game’s Mission mode, you must use the provided resources to complete a series of challenging scenarios. Perform well to earn medals and high scores for each Mission.
Bingo Battle (2-Player Competitive Play)
In the game’s Bingo Battle mode, you and your opponent collect the items scattered around the map to activate the corresponding items on your respective bingo cards. The first player to complete a line of squares on his or her bingo card wins the match.