Mahi-Mahi Resort
Mahi-Mahi Resort is a multiplayerstage inSplatoon andSplatoon 3. It takes place inside a swimming pool next to a large hotel. After ninety seconds, thewater level changes, opening up additional turf and modifying the height of certain platforms. It is one of the stages that can haveTricolor Turf Wars.
Layout
Mahi-Mahi Resort is a series of platforms located in a squid-shaped swimming pool next to a large hotel. It features a plethora ofgrates andinkable surfaces of various elevations and is surrounded by water. Mahi-Mahi Resort is unique in the fact that when a round is halfway over, the water level recedes and a large section of the stage that was previously inaccessible is uncovered by the receding water. Some platforms also rise during this time. All of the floating platforms in Mahi-Mahi Resort can be found here in the center. They get lower in elevation as the water recedes. There are three high platforms in the center, providing higher points to attack from, and can be used as an easy way to quickly reach the enemy team's base at the beginning of a match. Two towers become visible once the water level lowers, providing a little more cover from attacks and a place to attack from. Side platforms can be found close to the center, surrounded by water. When the water recedes, two platforms rise, creating more vantage points and area to cover.
Ranked Battle terrain
InRanked Battles, specifications for the terrain or placement of objects are different between the modes; these changes create new paths or new objects to take cover behind.
Splat Zones
In Splat Zones, the block in the center has been removed and a platform covers the moat and acts as the Splat Zone. Once a team's meter reaches sixty points, the water level drops, revealing the many platforms under the water's surface, creating some cover and more area to move about. A few walls have been added to provide cover and space to move and attack.
InSplatoon 3 the Splat Zone is located in the center of the map, taking most of the center. The center raised area in the middle is removed and the other raised areas now have an inkable wall to get up to. Some barriers near the center have been removed. The water level drops when the team's meter reaches 60.
Tower Control
The Tower in Mahi-Mahi Resort starts in the center of thestage, on top of a block that can only be climbed on two sides. When activated, it goes to the enemy's base around floating platforms and higher ground. The water level automatically drops at the beginning of each game.
InSplatoon 3, the Tower starts in the center, going left then straight to the opponents' raised area. It then goes right then straight to the goal. The three raised areas in the middle are removed and the ground underneath the Tower path is removed and filled with water. The water level drops once a team has passed the second checkpoint. The ground underneath the tower path is filled after the water level drops.
| InSplatoon 3, checkpoints have been added: | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Checkpoint | Location | Timer (Seconds) | Progress amount | ||
| Before | After | Total | |||
| 1 | The first checkpoint is located immediately to the left of the tower's starting location. | 5 | 94 | 84 | 10 |
| 2 | The second checkpoint is located just before the opponents' raised area. After clearing this checkpoint, the water level drops. | 6 | 63 | 51 | 12 |
| 3 | The third checkpoint is located towards the front of the opponents' base. | 4 | 24 | 16 | 8 |
Rainmaker
TheRainmaker in Mahi-Mahi Resort starts in the center of the stage, on top of a large crate. Each goal is located in their respective team's base, on the level immediately below. A few floating platforms have been added and some boxes have been placed to aid the player carrying the Rainmaker to proceed to the goal. A row of balloons has also been extended to block Rainmaker shots. Once the Rainmaker's meter reaches forty points, the water level drops, revealing more platforms, walls and a ramp to make traveling into the enemy's base easier.
InSplatoon 3, the Rainmaker starts in the center of the stage. The center of the stage has changed drastically. Ramps have been added to the left of the Rainmaker starting position, allowing easier access to the opponents' raised area. Obstacles have been slightly changed and the raised islands at the center of the stage are removed entirely. The checkpoints are located in the opponents' raised area and the normal entrance to the opponents' base. The water level drops after clearing a checkpoint. The pedestal is located near the back of the opponents' base. The right side of the pedestal has been extended a bit and a block allowing access to one of the islands is replaced with a ramp.
Clam Blitz
The Clam baskets are located in the raised area of each team's side. The layout is similar to the Rainmaker layout. The water level drops when one team scores 40 points.
Splatoon
| Added in | 4 December 2015 |
| Total area | 1,948p |
| Features | Multiple water levels |
| Hazards | Water |
Mahi-Mahi Resort was announced on12 November 2015, during aNintendo Direct that also revealedMuseum d'Alfonsino. It was released on4 December 2015 at02:00 UTC.[1]
Version history
| Version | Adjustments |
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| 2.5.0 |
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Maps
Turf War before water level drops.
Turf War after water level drops.
Splat Zones before water level drops.
Splat Zones after water level drops.
Tower Control before water level drops.
Tower Control after water level drops at the beginning.
Rainmaker before water level drops.
Rainmaker after water level drops.
Gallery
TwoInklings battling from Mahi-Mahi Resort's platforms.
A few Inklings fighting from the low ground.
A close-range battle erupting in the center.
A bird's-eye view whenSuper Jumping.
Center of Mahi-Mahi Resort before the water level recedes.
After the water level recedes.
Mahi-Mahi Resort after the water level recedes.
A female Inkling stands on a platform.
Another Inkling stands with aClassic Squiffer in front of theirspawn point.
An Inkling with anInkbrush standing on one of the platforms.
A top-down view of Mahi-Mahi Resort, highlighting the pool's squid shape.
Severaljellyfish floating on inflatable rafts on Mahi-Mahi Resort.
Jellyfish by the poolside.
Jellyfish and a horseshoe crab.
Jellyfish applying sunscreen.
Jellyfish and a surrounding building.
A jellyfish wedding.
TheAmmo Knights pattern on the walls behind the spawn points.
Stage equipment; its purpose is unknown.
The sky over Mahi-Mahi Resort.
Splatfests
Mahi-Mahi Resort was available in the followingSplatfests inSplatoon:
- Naughty vs. Nice
- Red Kitsune Udon vs. Green Tanuki Soba (December 2015)
- Get Fit vs. Get Rich
- Show No Mercy! vs. Focus on Healing
- Snowman vs. Sandcastle
- Hoverboard vs. Jet Pack
- World Tour vs. Space Adventure
- Early Bird vs. Night Owl
Splatoon 3
| Added in | Drizzle Season 2022 (1.1.0) |
| Total area | 2,244p |
| Features | Sponges,Inkrails, Multiple water levels |
| Hazards | Water |
Version 1.0.0 to 5.0.1
Mahi-Mahi Resort was revealed to return inSplatoon 3 during theSplatoon 3 Direct shown on10 August 2022. The stage was available at launch. It has a completely different layout than it had inSplatoon being made more narrow and smaller.
Version 5.1.0 onwards
| “ | Dear guests, we regret to inform you that we will be closing the facility for maintenance from 5 PM PT on 10/15 to 7 PM PT on 10/17. The large pool needs to be cleaned. You know what you did. | ” |
Mahi-Mahi Resort underwent a major renovation starting with version 5.1.0. The changes serve to make the stage larger and more open (though still not to the degree of itsSplatoon counterpart), particularly when the water level drops.
Changes include:
- The immediate spawn area has been pushed backward, and the platform one level down from spawn has been extended to the right
- AnInkrail now leads out of spawn.
- The central area is significantly wider heightwise.
- More ground is present when the water level drops.
- Another "island" has been added, allowing entrance to the center of the stage.
- Grates are now present in certain areas.
- Tall, inkable columns have been added that allow access to the tops of the raised platforms from the central area.
- Due to the stage's increase in size, the central platform now has grate platforms on either side to prevent it from becoming inaccessible.
Splatfests
Mahi-Mahi Resort was available in the followingSplatfests as aTricolor Turf War stage inSplatoon 3:
When Mahi-Mahi Resort is used as a Tricolor Turf War stage, the water level drops after the first Ultra Signal has been claimed.
Version history
| Version | Adjustments |
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| 1.2.0 |
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| 2.1.0 |
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| 3.0.0 |
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| 5.1.0 |
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Maps
Turf War
Splat Zones
Splat Zones after the water level drops
Tower Control
Tower Control after the water level drops
Rainmaker
Rainmaker after the water level drops
Clam Blitz
Clam Blitz after the water level drops
After3.0.0
Turf War
Turf War after water level drops
Splat Zones
Splat Zones after water level drops
After5.1.0
Turf War
Turf War after water level drops
Splat Zones
Splat Zones after water level drops
Tower Control
Tower Control after water level drops
Rainmaker
Rainmaker after water level drops
Clam Blitz
Clam Blitz after water level drops
Tricolor Turf War
Tricolor Turf War after water level drops
Gallery
TheSplat Dualies being used in Mahi Mahi Resort.
An Inkling using aFizzy Bomb.
The jellyfish band in Mahi-Mahi Resort.
The band as seen in-game.
A jellyfish birthday party in the same spot as the wedding inSplatoon.
AMellow Squid 4-Panel Comic featuring elongated versions of the Mahi-Mahi Resort performers.
Overhead view of the stage's Tricolor Turf War layout duringBaby Chicks vs. Li'l Bunnies vs. Bear Cubs.
Overhead view of the stage's Tricolor Turf War layout after the water drops.
Mahi-Mahi Resort during aSplatfest inSplatoon 3.
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An in-game advertisement for Mahi-Mahi Resort (link to file)
Quotes
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Trivia
- TheInkling text on one of the buildings loosely resembles the words"MAHIMAHI RESORT & SPA", its full name in Japanese.
- The surrounding buildings are similar to those atAulani, a Disney resort and spa.
- InSplatoon, twojellyfishes getting married are visible at the edge of the stage.
- Later, inSplatoon 3, they are seen celebrating their child's birthday at the same spot.
- The changing water levels gimmick is also used for theShifty Station variantFurler in the Ashes inSplatoon 2. Mahi-Mahi Resort itself, however, is absent from the game.
- InSplatoon 3, a jellyfish band near the stage can be heard playingWhat's Your Style?.
- The same band appears in theGrand Festival Grounds during theGrand Festival, acting as backup performers for the Idols as they perform across the stages.
- The shape of the pool surrounding the stage is of a squid.
Etymology
This stage is named after themahi-mahi, a surface-dwelling fish found in off-shore temperate, tropical, and subtropical waters.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
 Japanese | マヒマヒリゾート＆スパ Mahimahi Rizōto ando Supa | Mahi-Mahi Resort & Spa |
 Dutch | El Dorade-resort | FromEl Dorado,dorade ("seabream") andresort. |
 French (NOA) | Spa C-ta-C | Spa with a play on words withCétacé ("Cetacean"). |
 French (NOE) | Club Ca$halot | "Ca$halot" isCash ("money") +Cachalot ("sperm whale"). |
 German | Mahi-Mahi-Resort | Same as English |
 Italian | Villanguilla | Eel Mansion |
 Russian | Спа-курорт «Золотая рыбка» Spa-kurort «Zolotaya rybka» | Spa resort «Gold fish» |
 Spanish | Spa Cala Bacalao | Cod Cove Spa |
 Chinese (Simplified) | 鬼头刀SPA度假区 guǐtóudāo SPA dùjiàqū | Mahi-Mahi Spa Resort |
 Chinese (Traditional) | 鬼頭刀SPA度假區 guǐtóudāo SPA dùjiàqū | Mahi-Mahi Spa Resort |
 Korean | 만새기 리조트＆스파 Mansaegi rijoteu & seupa | Mahi-Mahi Resort & Spa |
 Portuguese | Mahi-Mahi Resort | Same as English |
 Internal | Hiagari[4] | From 乾上り / 干上がり (ひあがり) "To dry up" |
