The goal of the game is to collect all 102 Rabbids . There are a few ways to collect:
Story Mode:
The goal of Story Mode is to work your way through battles and mini-games to reach the Boss Rabbid battle for the zone.
Multiplayer:
This mode allows you to either battle the computer, or a friend through local play. Local play allows use of the AR card included in the package (though not needed to battle).
StreetPass:
Allows the set up of battles with other players through StreetPass.
SpotPass:
Allows downloading of new Rabbids.
QR Codes:
Scanning QR codes can reveal new Rabbids, one is included in the manual.
Brief overview of the game play:
Battles (Story Mode and multiplayer):
The battles consist of using a team of Rabbids to defeat your opponent. Each player takes turns using physical or special moves to reduce the hit points of the opposing character, or an item to boost a stat (damage, defense, etc.). After each battle you have the option of capturing the Rabbid(s) you were fighting. To capture a Rabbid, you must slap it; once added, the Rabbid is K.O.. K.O.'d Rabbids must be awoken by using bandages (gained through mini-games). After each round, Rabbids are awarded experience points, which allows them to learn better versions of their moves.
Each mini-game rewards you up to 3 microchips depending on how well you do. Microchips collected unlock the Boss Rabbid battle for the zone. Additionally bandages can be collected through mini-games.
Rabbids Rumble was released on November 13, 2012, exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS.