Hood Rivals Guide: Match modes
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OverviewHood Rivals is a multiplayer shooter by A-Grade Productions where up to 30 players queue into fast matches across six different modes.
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Contents
Match modes
Table
Hood Rivals gives you six modes to choose from. The smaller formats — 1v1, 2v2, and 3v3 — let you measure your skill directly against one or two opponents. Team Deathmatch adds coordination, Free For All makes everyone your enemy, and Gun Game puts every player on equal footing. A Ranked mode tracks your results against the global leaderboard.
| 1v1 | one-on-one |
| 2v2 | small team play with a partner |
| 3v3 | three-player teams |
| Team Deathmatch | team battle against an opposing squad |
| Free For All | every player is an enemy; goal is to finish first |
| Gun Game | equal weapons for everyone |
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Leveling up and unlocking guns
Step
Your level rises as you play matches, and new guns unlock as you hit higher levels. Cases give you cosmetic items including gun skins, shoes, watches, and tattoos. You can also trade skins and items you already own with other players.
- Play matches to build your level
- New guns become available as your level rises
- Open cases to collect gun skins and cosmetic items like shoes, watches, and tattoos
- Trade swap skins or items you own with other players
Kill badges and long-term goals
Table
The game has six kill-count badges that mark your progress no matter which mode you play.
| Badge | Kills required |
|---|---|
| 10 Kills! | 10 |
| 50 Kills! | 50 |
| 200 Kills! | 200 |
| 500 Kills! | 500 |
| 1,000 Kills! | 1,000 |
| 5,000 Kills!!! | 5,000 |
The global leaderboard
Summary
Hood Rivals tracks four distinct stats on the global leaderboard. Strong performance in any of these can earn you a Top 10 or Top 100 marker visible to other players.
- Kills total number of enemies eliminated
- Level reflects overall experience in the game
- Wins cumulative match victories
- Streak how many wins in a row without losing
Actions that get you permanently banned
WarnThere are no warnings before a ban and no appeals process afterward. The three things that trigger this are listed below.
Glossary
Glossary- Free For All
- A mode where every player in the match is an enemy and the goal is to finish in first place.
- Gun Game
- A mode where all players use identical weapons.
- Ranked
- A competitive mode whose results feed into the global leaderboard standings.
- Streak
- Your current run of consecutive match wins, tracked as one of the four global leaderboard categories.
- Stat farming
- Manipulating match results to inflate leaderboard numbers, which results in a permanent ban.
Common questions
FAQCan I play with friends?
Yes — you can form a party and queue together rather than entering a match solo.
What happens if I get banned?
The ban is permanent and there is no appeals process. Exploiting, glitch abuse, and stat farming are all treated the same way.
Which devices can I play Hood Rivals on?
The game supports all platforms.
Does my level matter beyond unlocking guns?
Yes — your level is one of the four stats tracked on the global leaderboard.
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