Round Settings
Round 1
The first round in a standard KOF match begins with:
- 60 seconds on the timer
- Both characters at full health and no Super or Drive Meter.
This is the only round where both players start off with equal life and (zero) meter which can be taken into account for strategic team order selection.
Rounds 2-5
At the end of each round the winning player's character health transfers over to the following round after recieving a
Conditions for Victory
There are two ways to win a round in KOF and in most fighting games. The most obvious method is to deplete the opponent's lifebar for a KO. The lesser obvious method is to have more life than the opponent as the timer runs out.