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[[File:Bingo Mode 1.png|thumb|right|300px|The blue team carrying an [[Insect Condo]] to the Onion.]]

Like in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', ''[[Pikmin 3]]'' has a 2-player competitive mode called '''Bingo Battle'''. The overall rules have changed, but many of the same concepts return. Player 1 controls a cyan team of [[Koppai]]tes on the left side of the screen, while player 2 controls a pink team of [[Hocotate|Hocotatians]] on the right side. The game mode gets its name because of the [[Wikipedia:Bingo (U.S.)|bingo]] card both players have, which they can fill up by bringing the items on the square back to the Onion. Scoring a bingo is one of the [[#Ways to win|ways to win]].

Each player has an [[Onion]], to which Pikmin can [[Carrying|carry]] their spoils. Upon delivery, new Pikmin are created, and the Onion follows the same rules as it would in Story mode, except the maximum on-field limit for each player is 50 Pikmin instead. Seeing as leaders cannot access the Onion's management menu, the Onion is in charge of automatically spitting out Pikmin seeds whenever there is space for them in the field. Pikmin that die to opposing Pikmin attacks simply respawn at the Onion.

There are some special [[#Collectibles|collectibles]] scattered around the stage, which have different effects when recovered. Leaders cannot damage each other or opposing Pikmin with [[punch]]es, not even if enemies are around to enable punching. Enemy Pikmin can however attack opposing leaders and their army. If a leader has Pikmin latched on, the player can shake them off by repeatedly spinning {{button|wiiu|LStick|wii|Stick|wiiu|PCLStick}}. Like in ''Pikmin 2'', leaders that are being attacked by Pikmin cannot do anything but move about and shake them off, but unlike in ''Pikmin 2'', leaders can be downed from Pikmin attacks, although it does take a while.

The [[Wii U]] GamePad provides a [[KopPad#Map|map]] of the area, and Off-TV Play cannot be enabled. The map shows the location of [[fruit]]s, [[enemy|enemies]], [[#Cupid's Grenade|Cupid's Grenades]], [[leader]]s and [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]]. The color of the Pikmin's dots represent the Pikmin type, not the team.

*Score a bingo: By completing a row, column, or diagonal line of four items on their bingo card, the player automatically wins.

*Stealing the [[#Victory Macaroon|Victory Macaroon]]: By [[#Options|enabling]] the Victory Macaroon mode, players can steal this object from their opponent's base and deliver it to their Onion to win. Similar to stealing an opponent's marble from [[2-Player Battle]].

*Causing a [[Pikmin extinction]]: If the player's entire population of Pikmin perishes, the opposing player wins. This cannot happen with an inter-Pikmin battle.

*Leader down: If a leader loses all of their [[health]], the other player's team wins, even if there is another living leader on the team.

There are 12 stages to choose from in Bingo Battle. When the stage is selected, one of three different layouts is [[Randomization|randomly]] picked. Players only have the first stage available at the start of the [[saved game]], but each time a battle is finished, the next level in the list is unlocked.

Sandpit Kingdom icon.png|[[Sandpit Kingdom]]|link=Sandpit Kingdom

Before starting, players must choose their [[Controls|control]] method. Players can choose any of the control schemes they could in Story mode, although only one player can use one controller. It is possible to re-establish the control types for each player by choosing the icon on the lower-right corner of the screen, but it is not possible to change controls mid-battle – the exception to this is toggling Stylus mode on the GamePad via the [[Menu#Pause|pause menu]].

Each player starts with a 4 × 4 bingo card, that is [[Randomization|randomly]] generated when the match starts. The card is filled with items that can be recovered in the current stage – [[fruit]]s, [[enemy|enemies]] and marbles. Every time an item is recovered, that square becomes highlighted. By highlighting four squares in the same row, column, or diagonal line, the player wins. When a line is one item away from being cleared, a dotted line appears on the [[HUD]]. This can happen for more than one line at once.

Any item that is held inside an enemy appears as a question mark, and is only transformed into its correct drawing once the unknown enemy that held it is defeated. If an item has already been recovered by the opponent, a [[Wikipedia:No symbol|no symbol]] appears on top of it.

The '''Victory Macaroon''' is a [[Wikipedia:Macaron|macaron]] with a team-colored flag on top. Each one starts near its team's Onion, and is available for capture by the enemy's Pikmin. If the opponent delivers the macaroon to their own Onion, they are declared the victor. A player's Pikmin can carry their own macaroon back to their base, but because it cannot be delivered to the Onion, the Pikmin carrying it behave oddly – they alternate between celebrating a successful delivery and re-grabbing it, until they eventually settle down and leave the macaroon alone. The Victory Macaroons will only appear if the corresponding [[#Options|option]] is enabled.

Cupid's Grenades randomly spawn about the stage, and delivering one to an Onion grants the player with an [[#Items|item]] spin on their roulette wheel. More than one spin can be queued, and the number of spins available is presented on the [[HUD]]. Up to five spins may be in queue, and after an item is used, the next spin in the queue instantly takes place. Cupid's Grenades stop spawning after Lucky Marbles begin doing so.

Golden Grenades resemble Cupid's Grenades, but are completely golden. When one is delivered to an Onion, the corresponding player's roulette wheel spin queue is filled. As such, it is more efficient to first use the spins in queue before recovering a Golden Grenade.

A Lucky Marble is a golden marble, that resembles [[The President]] of Hocotate Freight. Upon being delivered, it fills up a random unfilled space on the player's bingo card. If the player is one away before this powerup is activated, the screen will spread over to show that player's screen more, since there is a possibility that the Lucky Marble can fill the last slot needed.

Lucky Marbles only begin appearing after the match has gone on for eight minutes. At this point, [[#Cupid's Grenades|Cupid's Grenades]] stop spawning, and the [[music]] changes to a calmer mood.

A player can get items by carrying [[#Cupid's Grenade|cherries]] back to their Onion. If a Golden Grenade is obtained, the player gets five items in storage. To use the items, the player must press {{button|wiiu|Paddown|wii|Paddown|wiiu|PCPaddown}}, or tap the item icon if on Stylus mode. Before an item becomes available to use, the roulette must first spin, which takes around three seconds. The spinning stops the player from being able to use items one right after the other. These are the possible items:

| [[File:Bingo Battle Lucky Marble icon.png]] || Lucky Marble || Acts the same as if collecting a [[#Lucky Marble|Lucky Marble]].

| [[File:Bingo Battle Rock Storm icon.png]] || Rock Storm || Causes four large [[Hazards#Boulders|boulders]] to fall near where the opponent's leader is standing, killing any non-Rock Pikmin. It's harder to dodge these boulders than their ''Pikmin 2'' counterparts. A leader can escape intact if they are always moving throughout the storm. If the player knows that the strike is incoming, they can dismiss their Pikmin to minimize the death toll.

| [[File:Bingo Battle Enemy Annihilator icon.png]] || Enemy Annihilator || Kills all [[Camera|on-screen]] enemies. [[Enemy#Boss|Mini-boss]] enemies will not be hurt.

| [[File:Bingo Battle Shuffle icon.png]] || Shuffle || Scrambles the opponent's bingo card. The items will never be shuffled in a way that triggers a victory.

Just as always, there is a proper time and way to use each item.

*'''More Pikmin''': Because you can have no more than 50 Pikmin, you shouldn't use this if the sum goes over 50, otherwise it will be a waste.

*'''Lightning''': Use the lightning when the opponent's leader has a large group of Pikmin with them. It is best used when the leader is busy fighting an enemy, or holding an explosive.

*'''Rock Storm''': This is also best used when the leader is with a large group of Pikmin. Try not to use it if your opponent is near an enemy, as the rocks will destroy the enemy.

*'''Ultra-spicy spray''': Best used before fighting a mini-boss. It is also good to use it before fighting your opponent's Pikmin. Finally, it is also good to use if any Pikmin are not flowered yet.

*'''Warp''': Use it when your opponent is near an item or enemy that they need to win. Also good to use when they are trying to steal your Victory Macaroon.

*'''Bomb''': Best to use whenever necessary. As always, use it to destroy enemies. Alternatively, try using it on any of your opponent's Pikmin trying to carry back an object.

*'''Shuffle''': The Shuffle should be used when your opponent is close to a victory.

*'''Mine''': This is essentially just another bomb rock. You can use it on enemies and obstacles, but it should be put onto an object that your opponent needs to win. Therefore, when they try to get it, they will lose Pikmin. Placing it near their Onion is also good. Try to keep it out of view as well, so the opponent won't notice it at first.

*'''Macaroon Recovery''': Use it if your Macaroon is being taken. It won't have any effect otherwise.

*'''Lightning''': Disband your Pikmin before it gets used or, if they are carrying an object, move away from them. You can also switch to another leader, if you know that said leader and their Pikmin will suffer less from the shock.

*'''Rock Storm''': If you see it coming, the same strategy as the lightning can also be used. If they're already coming, just keep moving forward, and if possible, go near some enemies, as the rocks can potentially kill them.

*'''Enemy Annihilator''': Try to use this to your advantage and carry back any enemies affected by this. Because the opponent might use it to kill enemies they need, try salvaging those enemies before the opponent can reach them.

*'''Shuffle''': There is no real way to avoid this. However, by having many items on the board, it is possible that it will still result in you being one away.

ZlCfzSFv 48UADxBRF.jpg|The stage select screen in Bingo Battle.

wollysdead.PNG|The Enemy Annihilator item being used to instantly take care of a Yellow Wollywog.

Screen shot 2013-07-26 at 3.11.18 PM.png|Alph stealing Olimar's victory macaroon.

rockypoint.PNG|The blue team activating the Rock Storm item.

* When the Koppaite team carries its last item back to the Onion, the Pikmin appear to chant "KOP-pai, KOP-pai". When the Hococtatian team does this, the Pikmin chant "Hocotate", or "hoc-TETE, hoc-TETE."