Mode

Modes are gameplay configurations available to players in Ninjala. There is multitude of online multiplayer modes as well a few local modes. Online modes can be accessed on the PvP Menu from the main menu.
==Available Modes==
Ninjala offers various modes to battle with players around the world. The player can decide to set the matchmaking area to either region or world. Depending on the mode there are different battle rules available. 
List of all battle modes available through the PvP menu
Mode 	In-Game Description
Quick Battle Royale	Jump right into a battle royale!
Quick Team Battle 	Battle Now!
Ninjala Battle 	Choose your rules and battle!
Room Battle 	Gather opponents and battle!
Training 	Practice against an AI foe!
Featured Battle 	A limited-time battle!
===Quick Battle Royale and Quick Team Battle===
Quick Battle Royale and Quick Team Battle are the first selectable modes. They aren't standalone modes per se, but rather a shortcut to get into a match faster. The battle rules are set to Battle Royale or Team Battle and the matching rules to free match. The matching area is either world or region. The former is the default option. The stage is set to random.
===Ninjala Battle===
Ninjala Battle is the standard mode to play against other players. There are three option to configure. The first one are the battle rules which can be set to either Battle Royale or Team Battle. As for the matching rules there are free match and ranked match. The search area can be set via the matching area option. Lastly, the desired stage can be selected. If there is none there is also the option to select a random stage. The modes Quick Battle Royale and Quick Team Battle are pre-configured Ninjala Battles. 
===Room Battle===
Main article: Room Battle
For the maximum customization there is the mode Room Battle. Upon entering this mode the player can decide to either create a room or search for already created and open rooms. Beside the same configuration of Ninjala Battles, this mode offers other options aswell. 
===Training===
Training is a single player mode to test out game mechanics and more. Scroll down to Local Modes for more.
===Featured Battle===
Main article: Featured Battle
Featured Battle is a special mode which is playable only on weekends. The battle rules changes every week. There is a set of battle rules through which the mode cycles. 
=== Visual Lobby ===
Main article: Visual Lobby
Apart from the modes in the PvP menu there is also the Visual Lobby which can be entered through the Base or main menu. It is a resort where players can gather together, interact and join parties to battle. The resort also offers other activities.
== Matching Area ==
In every online multiplayer mode the player can select a matching area. This determines how far the game should search for opponents. It can be set to either Region or World.
=== Region ===
If a player resides outside these regions they will be assigned to a nearby region.
Region 	Countries
Asia/Oceania 	Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand
North America	United States, Canada, Mexico
Europe 	Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Austria, Portugal, Russia, Switzerland, Ireland, United Kingdom, Hungary, Czech Republic, Poland, Republic of Slovakia, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Greece, Croatia, Bulgaria, Republic of Romania , Cyprus, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malta, Republic of Slovenia, Estonia, Latvia.
== Matching Rules ==
=== Free Match ===
"Battle for fun regardless of rank" - in-game description
Free Match is a matching rule where player can battle freely without the pressure of ranked points. The skill level of the opponents can vary a lot. When players choose the modes Quick Battle Royale or Quick Team Battle this rule is set and cannot be changed. As for the Ninjala Battle, it's optional.
=== Ranked Match ===
"Battle to improve your rank. Aim for the top!" - in-game description
The Ranked Match rule can only be applied to Ninjala Battles. Based on the performance in a match players can earn ranked points to promote their Ninja Rank to climb the Ninja Rankings and become one of the top players. Apart from the promotion the player improves their overall performance because they will be matched with players of the same or a higher skill level. Detailed information of the different Ninja Ranks can be found on the Ninja Rankings page. 
==Local Modes==
===Training===
The first local and solo mode is the Training mode. This is where the player can practise, focus on their own and figure out how the fighting aspect of this game works. The only characters are the player and an AI foe for which the player can select the weapon. The stage is also selectable. Particular for the Training mode there are special options. With these, the player can set the actions, what the AI foe should do. For example, there is the option to select attack. In the next option, a specific attack has to be selected, like Back Attack. So the special options lets players practise different scenarios and thus refine the play style with the selected weapon. The weapon has to be selected before going into the Training mode, it is not possible to switch weapons within the mode.
===Story Mode===
Main article: Story Mode
The Story Mode is a single-player mode that can be played offline. It lets players experience the story of Ninjala, the story of the main character of the game. it is devided into chapters and each is dedicated to a character. All chapters have to be purchased as an add-on through the Nintendo Switch E-Shop.
==Level System==
Main article: Level
All online battle modes with the exception of Room Battle share a level system were experience points are earned during matches and added up to a new level. Players will receive a commemorative sticker for every ten levels gained and a new music track for every ten levels gained starting at Level 5. The level cap increases by 100 each season.
==Tier System==
Main article: Tier
See also: Ninjala Season Pass
Players also gain Tier Points at the end of a match, which add to their Tier. More points are added if the player cleared any missions during the match. Players can gain Tiers to earn exclusive season rewards. Every season, a new season pass is released which can be purchased by players for 950 Jala (or $9.50 USD) and lasts until the season's end. If the player has a season pass, they can earn even more rewards including at least one for every tier.