3-Minute Melee and 3-Minute Brawl are Multi-Man modes in Super Smash Bros. Melee and Brawl, respectively. They challenge the player to defeat as many opponents as possible (Fighting Wire Frames in Melee, and Fighting Alloys in Brawl) within 3 minutes without falling from the stage or self-destructing. These are generally considered relatively easy compared to the other Multi-Man Melees and Brawls (except for 10 man of course).

The high scores of 3-Minute Melee and Brawl depend on whether or not the match is cleared. If it is cleared, a record is made of the amount of opponents knocked out. If it is not cleared, a record is made of the length of time which the character lasted. This Brawl is followed by 15-Minute Melee and Brawl which is 5-times longer than this which is why this considered one of the easier events to clear. Not much strategy is involved in passing this event for an intermediate player but to an ametuer this may take some practise as the sheer weight of the Alloys or Wire Frames can take out most players if the player lets his or her guard down.