Multi-Man Melee is a mode of play in Melee that pits the player's character against a team of Wire Frames in various situations. Different modes within Multi-Man Melee include:
- 10-Man Melee, in which the player must defeat 10 Wire Frames without falling.
- 100-Man Melee, in which the player must defeat 100 Wire Frames without falling.
- 3-Minute Melee, in which the player must defeat as many Wire Frames as possible without falling, during this period of time.
- 15-Minute Melee, in which the player must defeat as many Wire Frames as possible without falling, during this period of time.
- Endless Melee, in which the player must defeat as many Wire Frames as possible before falling.
- Cruel Melee, in which the player must defeat as many Wire Frames, with high handicaps and increased aggressiveness, as possible. This mode is famous for its involvement in the Sonic and Tails rumor spread by EGM: that after defeating 20 Wire Frames in a single round, Sonic and Tails will challenge the player and become available characters.