Matchmaker Station

Matchmaker Station is a test in paid downloadable content, Octo Expansion. This station is unlocked after clearing Abracadabra Station, Smash & Dash Station, Duh-Oh Station, or Jump Station.

Access
The player must pass either Abracadabra Station,  Smash & Dash Station,  Duh-Oh Station, or  Jump Station. The shortest way to access this station is to clear Duh-Oh Station.

Overview
The player has one life to destroy crates to match the shape on the left. If an incorrect crate is destroyed, the player will fail the test.

Final checkpoint
After going through the turnstyle, there is one shape made of blocks on the left and a stack of crates on the right. There is a wall to a grated platform on the right for a better vantage point. On the shape, there is a small Splat-Switch on the left ear, flipping a platform to reveal two Power Egg packs in front of the shape and one pack behind the crates. After successfully destroying all the correct crates, a Launchpad appears which leads to the goal.

Tips
The player will be able to choose from the Squeezer or the Splat Charger, both with a Splat Bomb. The Squeezer is a quick and efficient way to destroy the crates, while the Splat Charger, sometimes needing a careful hand, can break multiple crates with one shot.

Mem Cake
"How long must I wait in his line? Such tragic lack of Crusty snack... I'm almost there! It will be mine!"

- Crusty Sean mem cake

Completing this test awards the player with the Crusty Sean mem cake.

🇺🇸 [[united states|us]] English
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S2 Icon C.Q. Cumber 2.png C.Q. Cumbergreen
"Please create a shape out of the crates that is identical to the example on the left."

"If you destroy an incorrect crate by accident, you will fail."

"This test requires a precision of focus and close attention to detail."

"You broke an incorrect crate—test failed."

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S2 Icon Cap'n Cuttlefish.png Cap'n Cuttlefishgreen
"Keep calm and focus on your breathing! It's a rule of the battlefield."

"Oho! A secret stash of Power Eggs!"

- If the player finds the secret Ink Switch.

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S2 Icon Marina 2.png Marinagreen
"It's like cutting out shapes! How fun!"

"Make sure you take a good look at the example shape, OK?"

"Fully charged shots will go straight through crates, so take care!"

- When the player has the Splat Charger equipped.

"Take extra care when shooting out the little details, Agent 8!"

"That means there's gotta be something left that you're supposed to shave off..."

"Wow—you're not even going to take a moment to admire our work?"

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S2 Icon Pearl 2.png Pearlgreen
"Going full auto is probably a terrible idea... Feather that trigger for the win!"

- When the player has the equipped.

"OK—so you're supposed to shoot out crates on the right until they look like this, huh?"

"Wait a second, hold on... I've seen this shape before..."

"Arrrgggh... I just wanna blow this whole thing sky-high!"

"Is it seriously not done?!"

"YESSS! Head for the goal!"

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Trivia

 * The title is a reference to a real-world matchmaker.
 * The subtitle is a reference to the popular joke centered on tricking a target into asking "What's updog?"
 * Despite this, in an interview with Famitsu, the developers confirmed that the statue is modelled after Judd, a cat. This is supported in-game by Pearl saying the shape looks familiar to her.
 * It has also been confirmed that Commander Tartar's creator was also Judd's owner, further supporting this.
 * It may also be a reference to Bugs Bunny's catchphrase "What's up, doc?".
 * The finished statue is a reference to the voxel dog featured in Nintendo's Picross 3D.
 * This station has many colored vinyl phonograph records or LP records floating around in the background.
 * The Dutch title of this station, "Wat een plaatje!", alludes to these records.