Gear vs. Grub vs. Fun

Gear vs. Grub vs. Fun was a Splatfest event in. It was the first Splatfest event to be held in the full game, as the previous one, Rock vs. Paper vs. Scissors, was exclusive to the Splatoon 3 Splatfest World Premiere. It was announced on 2022-09-13 in a Nintendo Direct. It was held in all regions.

Details
The theme for this Splatfest is what to bring to a deserted island. The full name of each choice is "I'm Team Gear on the deserted island!", "I'm Team Grub on the deserted island!", and "I'm Team Fun on the deserted island!". The short name of each choice is Gear, Grub, and Fun. Hammerhead Bridge was the stage playable in Tricolor Turf War during this Splatfest.

Schedule
This Splatfest event ran in multiple phases:


 * Splatfest Sneak Peek: 2022-09-16 at July 27, 2024 to 2022-09-23 at July 27, 2024
 * Splatfest Main Event First Half: 2022-09-24 at July 27, 2024 to July 27, 2024
 * Splatfest Main Event Second Half: 2022-09-25 at July 27, 2024 to July 27, 2024

Results were announced in-game on 2022-09-26 at July 27, 2024.

Halftime Report
At the halfway point in the Splatfest, Deep Cut revealed the team currently with the most overall Clout, used to determine the team playing the role of defense (and starting in the center of the stage) during Tricolor Turf Wars.

Quotes
"SRL checking in - were you floored by the Splatfest announcement? Rest assured that we are diligently researching what WE would bring to a deserted island! Regardless of your choice, clear your calendar now for Friday, 9/23 starting at 5 PM PT through Sunday, 9/25 at 5 PM PT."

- @SplatoonNA on Twitter

"What would you bring to a deserted island: gear, grub or fun? Pick a side and fight for your team in the next #Splatoon3 Splatfest, getting messy from 24/09!"

- @NintendoEurope on Twitter

Deep Cut Quotes

Before the Splatfest

Shiver: What would you bring to a deserted island? Gear, grub, or fun?

Big Man: Ay! Aaay! (Yes! I daydream about this all the time!)

Shiver: Fascinating choices. It looks like we get to pick Team Gear, Team Grub, or Team Fun.

Frye: Easy! Grub is food, and ya gotta food it up to live. Team Grub! Plus, food tastes good!

Big Man: Ay? Ay? (You need food to live? Have you tried swimming with your mouth open?)

Frye: ...Hold on-I'm having a thought. Could I eat a sleeping bag? Y'know, in a pinch?

Big Man: Ay. Ay. (Nope. Don't ask me how I know.)

Shiver: That's why I'm on Team Gear. I'll HARVEST food and be living in comfort. Unbothered.

Shiver: Meanwhile, you'll be shivering in the dark, eating ice-cold enchiladas off a leaf.

Frye: Yeah, but I'll still have enchiladas! You'll have enchilNADA. And no chill either!

Frye: Plus, eating is fun! I'll see how much pizza I can eat, then try to break my own record.

Big Man: Aaay? (Who said anything about unlimited pizza? What if all you get is lima beans?)

Big Man: Ay? (Anyway, what's the point on living on an island if it's no fun? I'm Team FUN!)

Shiver: Surprise, surprise. Enlighten us, Big Man. How will you entertain yourself?

Big Man: Ay...ay! (I'd bring cards! And, uh...different cards. Hm. OH! Tableturf Battle cards!)

Frye: Oh, that WOULD be fun. Grrr! Now I don't know what to do!

Shiver: Who are you going to play against? A caterpillar? And how will you stay warm?

Frye: Ugh, boring problems. I stick to the acronym KISS. "Keep It Salami, Stupid"! TEAM GRUB!

Big Man: Ay! Ay! (Team Fun for life! Join me if you want to have funnnnnn!)

During the Splatfest

Shiver: The Splatfest is on now! What would you bring to a deserted island-Gear, Grub, or Fun?

Big Man: Ay! (Join on the fun by choosing a team at the Pledge Box in the square!)

After the Splatfest

Shiver: And there we have it. A well-fought victory for Team Gear!

Frye: Ooo! They got us with all those tools. Argh!

Big Man: Aaay...(Awww, Team Fun was having fun right up until we...weren't.)

Shiver: I'm so proud of Team Gear. We used our wits! And the tools that we wisely chose...

Frye: Hey! Don't shortchange Team Grub. We didn't win, but we ATE.

Big Man: Ay! Ay! (And Team Fun was along for the ride. WHEEEEEE!)

Shiver: You know...upon reflection...it would be nice to have on-island food and entertainment.

Frye: Right? This choice was crazy hard! You can't live without gear, grub, OR fun!

Big Man: Ay! (I've got an idea!)

Frye: Big Man! What's gotten into you?

Big Man: Ay! Ay! (Let's live on a deserted island for real! I'm great at getting lost at sea!)

Shiver: And if we do it on OUR terms, we can bring gear, grub, and fun. Or a FOURTH item?!

Frye: Whoa, whoa. All we need is the three of us to have a blast. Love ya. Mean it!

Big Man: Ay! (Aw, we shouldn't leave Splatsville. But I'm glad you'd both come with me if we did!)