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Classic CS 1.6 gameplay: Terrorists plant the bomb, Counter-Terrorists defuse. Best-of-30 rounds. The original competitive mode.

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How Classic Mode Works

Classic mode is the original Counter-Strike 1.6 format: two teams of up to 16 players face off across 30 rounds. Terrorists attempt to plant C4 at one of two bomb sites (A or B), while Counter-Terrorists defend or defuse. Round duration: 1 minute 55 seconds. Economy management, utility usage, and team coordination are as important as raw aim. First team to 16 wins.

Popular classic maps in CS 1.6 include de_dust2, de_inferno, de_nuke, de_train, and de_cbble.

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