3 Count Bout is a one-on-one fighting game. Choose from ten wrestlers who have their own power attacks. There are ten rounds in the game, and each one of them has you fighting other wrestlers that are much tougher than the previous ones. You defeat each one by biting, kicking, and performing other moves to the point where their damage meter is empty.
You don't win just because your opponent's damage meter is empty. You have to pin him to get the famous three-count. The game also features competitive play and tag match battles, allowing for a variety of gameplay experiences.