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Rather self-explanatory. Once you pick your desired play type (single, double, battle, or 2P non-battle), you are presented with the Mode Select screen.  You can pick from a variety of modes. As of [[AC CastHour|CastHour]], there are eight modes available:

** Game mode aimed for players of all levels.

** Three stages guaranteed.

** From SINOBUZ onwards, all Review LEVEL folders are available on certain days, regardless of the contents of the TASKS folder, and regardless of Standard/Premium Start.

** As the name implies, this is the standard gameplay mode in which you pick songs and play them. Most machines are set to three stages, plus Extra Stage if the player qualifies.

** To open up the modifier menus, hold your START button.

*** From Lincle to PENDUAL, playing with PASELI will trigger the EX GAUGE modifier.

* FREE PLUS Mode (''introduced in Lincle'')

** Similar to FREE Mode, but with three stages instead of two.

** Similar to FREE Mode, but with differences:

*** Players are guaranteed four stages.

*** In styles prior to [[AC SINOBUZ|SINOBUZ]], the CLEAR RATE window will instead show FULL COMBO RATE.

** Just like FREE mode, only it runs on a timer instead of giving you two stages.

** Players can choose a play session of either 6, 8 or 10 minutes. All stages are named EXTRA stage.

*** These play times can be adjusted in the operator menu up to a maximum of a 30 minute session.

** If the countdown timer reaches 0:00 while in the Select Music screen, a 15 second timer will begin countdown for your final song selection or to end the session.

*** Players playing the 2P side will have their randomization pattern mirrored.

*** Options that invalidate scores are disabled.

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*** A NOTES RADAR aspect (NOTES, PEAK, SCRATCH, CHORD, CHARGE, SOF-LAN, or all aspects) restriction.

*** Number of stages played (two songs, three songs with a third song chosen at random, or four songs with two songs chosen by players).

Beginning with the introduction of daily bonuses in SINOBUZ, there are also modes that can only be played on certain days. For more info on what modes are available on what days, check the corresponding style's page.

** Functions identically to PREMIUM FREE.

** Sessions last five minutes (or seven, if two players are present). You can play 3 songs fully if you don't take too long selecting songs to play.

* TIME HAZARD Mode (''introduced in SINOBUZ, hidden mode'')

Some versions have certain modes available but not all of them are available. For more info on which modes are available, check the corresponding style's page.

** This mode teaches you how to play the game through a series of tutorials.

** From SIRIUS onwards, the tutorial is accessed via a pop-up after choosing the play mode. Only available for players without an e-amusement pass and first time e-amusement players.

** Three songs maximum.

** The groove gauge never falls when you perform poorly.

** An easier note chart, BEGINNER, is available.

** Mode aimed towards beginner players where only the white keys are used. Charts are identical to their 7KEYS version, minus the black keys.

** Replaced by LIGHT7 mode.

** Available as a modifier from 7th style to CANNON BALLERS.

** LIGHT7/LIGHT14 charts are shown by default.

** Guarantees at least two stages out of three stages, if one fails at the first song.

** Prior to 9th style, the players can access EXTRA STAGE.

** You can play 7KEYS/14KEYS note charts by holding down the '''VEFX''' button when you select the song.

** Pick from a selection of courses. Course consists of five (Lincle and earlier) or four stages (PENDUAL or later). The player also select a difficulty of their choice and any modifiers including Assist.

*** If ANOTHER is chosen, and a song in the course does not have ANOTHER charts, the HYPER charts will be used instead.