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[[File:Booyah Base Exterior.jpg|thumb|The Booyah Base in {{S}}]]
{{Quote|All the coolest Inklings hang out at this mall. But watch out…the shopkeepers might not sell to you if you don't meet their high standards.|Splatoon's official website|<ref>http://splatoon.nintendo.com/fresh-gear/</ref>}}
 
'''Booyah Base''' is a mall in [[Inkopolis Plaza]]. It is comprised of a variety of shops in which players can purchase the several types of gear available in the game.
{{Quote|All the coolest Inklings hang out at this mall. But watch out... the shopkeepers might not sell to you if you don't meet their high standards.|{{S}}{{'s}} official website<ref name="gear">[https://web.archive.org/web/20161213075800/http://splatoon.nintendo.com/fresh-gear/ {{NES}} Fresh gear - ''Splatoon™'' for Wii U - Items, weapons, power-ups (Archived)]</ref>}}
 
The '''Booyah Base''' is a mall in [[Inkopolis Plaza]], appearing in {{S}} and {{S3EP}}. It is comprised of a variety of shops in which players can purchase the several types of gear available in the game.


==Shops==
==Shops==
===Ammo Knights===
===Ammo Knights===
{{Main|Ammo Knights}}
{{Main|Ammo Knights}}
[[File:119998 Shop Weapon EN.jpg|thumb|left|Ammo Knights]]
'''Ammo Knights''' is a [[weapon]] shop run by [[Sheldon]], a [[Wikipedia:Horseshoe crab|Horseshoe crab]]. It can be accessed from [[Booyah Base]]. Here, players can purchase weapons with in-game [[Cash]] earned in multiplayer [[mode|matches]] and [[amiibo]] challenges.
Ammo Knights sells weapons of all weapon classes: [[blaster]]s, [[charger]]s, [[roller]]s, [[shooter]]s. It also features a [[Testing Area]] to experiment with potential purchases.
:''For a list of purchasable items, see [[Main Weapon]]s''.
{{-}}


{{quote|Hello, hello! What kind of weapon are you in the market for?|''Sheldon upon entering the shop''}}
[[File:S3 Inkopolis Ammo Knights interior.png|thumb|left|Ammo Knights in {{S3EP}} before [[Version 7.0.0 (Splatoon 3)|Version 7.0.0]]]]


{{quote|Thank you! I know you'll give it a good home. Remember-tap Equip on {{GP}} to change weapons!|''Sheldon after a purchase''}}
'''Ammo Knights''' is a [[weapon]] shop. It is run by [[Sheldon]] in {{S}}. Prior to Version 7.0.0 in {{S3}}, it was run by [[Shelly and Donny]]. After this update, Donny went to the [[Galleria#Ammo Knights|Inkopolis Square store]], leaving Shelly to run the shop on his own. It can be accessed from the Booyah Base. Players can purchase weapons here with in-game [[cash]] in ''Splatoon'' or [[Sheldon License]]s in ''Splatoon 3''. However, players have to be at least [[level]] 2 to be allowed to buy weapons here. It also features a [[test range]] to experiment with potential purchases.


{{quote|I'm afraid you're lacking in the funds department… I can't part with my babies for less than they're worth!|''Sheldon on not enough money{{NA}}''}}
:''For a list of purchasable items, see [[main weapon]]s''.
{{clr}}


{{quote|I'm afraid you don't have enough money… I can't part with my babies for less than they're worth!|''Sheldon on not enough money{{EUOC}}''}}
{{-}}
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===Cooler Heads===
===Cooler Heads===
{{Main|Cooler Heads}}
{{Main|Cooler Heads}}
[[File:CoolerHeads.png|thumb|left|Cooler Heads]]
'''[[Cooler Heads]]''' is a [[headgear]] shop run by [[Annie]] and [[Moe]]. It is located in [[Booyah Base]]. Here, players can purchase headgear with in-game [[Cash]] earned from multiplayer matches and [[amiibo]] challenges.
:''For a list of purchasable items, see [[Cooler Heads]]''
{{-}}


{{quote|Oh, um...hello. (Moe: GIVE US YER CASH!)|''Annie and Moe upon entering the shop''}}
[[File:S3 Cooler Heads interior.png|thumb|left|Cooler Heads in {{S3EP}}]]


{{quote|Thanks, um, a lot! Y-you know you can tap Equip on {{GP}} to swap out your gear, <small>right?</small> (Moe: YOU'LL BE BACK!)|''Annie and Moe after a purchase''}}
'''Cooler Heads''' is a [[headgear]] shop run by [[Annie and Moe]]. It can be accessed from the Booyah Base. Players can purchase headgear here with in-game [[cash]]. However, players have to be at least [[level]] 4 to be allowed to buy headgear here. Like all gear stores, the merchandise changes every day.
{{quote|Ahhhh... I'm awfully sorry, but… it looks like you don't have quite <small>enough money..</small> (Moe: BRING US CASH!) |''Annie and Moe on not enough money''}}


{{-}}
:''For a list of purchasable items, see {{Shop|game=S|name=Cooler Heads}}''.
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{{clr}}


===Jelly Fresh===
===Jelly Fresh===
{{Main|Jelly Fresh}}
{{Main|Jelly Fresh}}
[[File:Shop Clothing EN.jpg|thumb|left||Jelly Fresh]]
'''Jelly Fresh''' is a [[clothing]] store run by [[Jelonzo]]. It can be accessed from [[Booyah Base]]. Players can purchase clothing here with [[cash]] earned in multiplayer [[modes|matches]] and [[Amiibo]] challenges. Like all stores, the merchandise changes every day.
:''For a list of purchasable items, see [[Jelly Fresh]]''
{{-}}
{{quote|Please to the shopping!|''Jelonzo upon entering the shop''}}
{{quote|Thanks for the buying! You are touching the {{GP}} for equipping of your gears.|''Jelonzo after a purchase''}}


{{quote|BLUUH. Cloth changing unpossible during the festival of the splat. Please to understanding.|''Making a purchase during [[Splatfest]]}}
[[File:S3 Jelly Fresh interior.png|thumb|left||Jelly Fresh in {{S3EP}}]]


{{quote|This is being the awkward… You are needing more of the monies.|''Jelonzo on not enough money''}}
'''Jelly Fresh''' is a [[clothing]] store run by [[Jelonzo]]. It can be accessed from the Booyah Base. Players can purchase clothing here with in-game [[cash]]. However, players have to be at least [[level]] 4 to be allowed to buy clothing here. Like all gear stores, the merchandise changes every day.


{{-}}
:''For a list of purchasable items, see {{Shop|game=S|name=Jelly Fresh}}''.
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{{clr}}


===Shrimp Kicks===
===Shrimp Kicks===
{{Main|Shrimp Kicks}}
{{Main|Shrimp Kicks}}
[[File:Shrimp Kicks.jpg|thumb|left|Shrimp Kicks]]


'''Shrimp Kicks''' is a [[shoe]] store owned by [[Crusty Sean]]. It sells shoes that can be purchased with [[cash]] from Multiplayer [[modes|matches]].
[[File:S3 Shrimp Kicks interior.png|thumb|left|Shrimp Kicks in {{S3EP}}]]


:''For a list of purchasable items, see [[Shrimp Kicks]]''
'''Shrimp Kicks''' is a [[shoe]] store. It is run by [[Crusty Sean]] in {{S}} and by [[Fred Crumbs]] in {{S3}}. It can be accessed from the Booyah Base. Players can purchase shoes here with in-game [[cash]]. However, players have to be at least [[level]] 4 to be allowed to buy shoes here. Like all gear stores, the merchandise changes every day.


{{-}}
:''For a list of purchasable items, see {{Shop|game=S|name=Shrimp Kicks}}''.
{{clr}}


{{quote|What up, squiddo?!|''Crusty Sean upon entering the shop''}}
=== Hotlantis ===
{{Main|Hotlantis}}
[[File:Hotlantis Inkopolis Plaza interior.jpg|left|thumb|Hotlantis in [[Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass]]]]
'''Hotlantis''' is a general store. It is run by [[Harmony]] and can be accessed in {{S3}} through the [[arcade machine]]. Players can purchase stickers, posters, and other decorations for their [[Locker room|locker]] with in-game [[cash]]. However, players have to be at least [[level]] 4 to be allowed to buy decorations here. Like gear stores, the merchandise changes every day.


{{quote|Nice doin' business with ya! Tap Equip on {{GP}} to switch your gear, aight?|''Crusty Sean after a purchase''}}
''For a list of purchasable items, see [[Locker room]].''
{{Clr}}


{{quote|You're a little short on cash, squiddo.|''Crusty Sean on not enough money''}}
==Profiles and bios==
{{Quote|Upgrade your weapons for more splatter power. You'll take a three-weapon set into every battle, so choose wisely.|''Splatoon''{{'s}} official website<ref name="gear"/>}}


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{{Quote|Get the freshest threads from the hottest brands here. Shopping tip: Merchandise changes every day, so check back often!|''Splatoon''{{'s}} official website<ref name="gear"/>}}


==Profiles and bios==
{{Quote|If you can put it on your head, you'll probably find it here. Shopping tip: You can see each item's main ability before you buy it by tapping the Ability Guide on the GamePad.|''Splatoon''{{'s}} official website<ref name="gear"/>}}
{{Quote|Upgrade your weapons for more splatter power. You'll take a three-weapon set into every battle, so choose wisely.|Splatoon's official website|<ref>http://splatoon.nintendo.com/fresh-gear/</ref>}}
{{Quote|Get the freshest threads from the hottest brands here. Shopping tip: Merchandise changes every day, so check back often!|Splatoon's official website|<ref>http://splatoon.nintendo.com/fresh-gear/</ref>}}


{{Quote|If you can put it on your head, you'll probably find it here. Shopping tip: You can see each item's main ability before you buy it by tapping the Ability Guide on the GamePad.|Splatoon's official website|<ref>http://splatoon.nintendo.com/fresh-gear/</ref>}}
{{Quote|From hi-tops to work boots, this shoe shop has you covered. Shopping tip: You'll earn coins to spend in stores by playing online. The better you do, the more you can earn!|''Splatoon''{{'s}} official website<ref name="gear"/>}}
{{Quote|From hi-tops to work boots, this shoe shop has you covered. Shopping tip: You'll earn coins to spend in stores by playing online. The better you do, the more you can earn!|Splatoon's official website|<ref>http://splatoon.nintendo.com/fresh-gear/</ref>}}


==Audio==
==Audio==
{{main|Music}}
{{main|Music}}


Four variations of [[DJ Lee Fish]]'s song ''Lookin' Fresh'' can be heard in the shops in Booyah Base:
In each shop, one of the four (or five in ''Splatoon 3)'' variations of [[DJ Lee Fish]]'s song ''[[Lookin' Fresh]]'' can be heard.
* [[Media:Shop - Ammo Knights.ogg|Ammo Knights version]]
* [[Media:Shop - Cooler Heads.ogg|Cooler Heads version]]
* [[Media:Shop - Jelly Fresh.ogg|Jelly Fresh version]]
* [[Media:Shop - Shrimp Kicks.ogg|Shrimp Kicks version]]


==Trivia==
==Gallery==
*"Booyah Base" is a play on the word "bouillabaisse," a type of fish stew.
===''Splatoon''===
*Booyah Base draws inspiration from Shibuya, a Japanese city.
<gallery>
*"[[Ammo Knights]]" is a play on the word "ammonite," which is an extinct type of marine mollusk.
Booyahbase1.png|An overhead view of the statues at the Booyah Base
*"[[Jelly Fresh]]" is a play on the word [[jellyfish]].
Inkopolis 2.jpg|An overhead view of the plaza in the Booyah Base
*The word "Ebisu" in [[Shrimp Kicks]]' Japanese name comes from that of the Japanese god of fishermen and luck, [[Wikipedia:Ebisu (mythology)|Ebisu]].
Splatoon Prerelease Outside Booyah Base.jpg|A basic view of the plaza
*The three [[gear]]-selling shopkeepers all wear more than one of their gear type.
Booyahbase2.png|Another basic view of the plaza
**[[Annie]] has three pieces of [[headgear]]: glasses, headphones, and a hair accessory.
S Ammo Knights exterior.png|The exterior of [[Ammo Knights]]
**[[Crusty Sean]] wears four pairs of [[shoes]] at once on his eight legs.
Ammoknightstest.png|The [[test range]]
**[[Jelonzo]] has four different [[clothing|shirts]], rotating them daily.
S Cooler Heads exterior.png|The exterior of [[Cooler Heads]]
*The four versions of [[DJ Lee Fish]]'s ''Lookin' Fresh'' played in Booyah Base reflect each store and its shopkeeper:
S Jelly Fresh exterior.png|The exterior of [[Jelly Fresh]]
**Annie's has louder treble, i.e. vocals, and minimal percussion, giving it a weaker sound in that respect. This is a reflection of her shy, detached personality, as well as the fact that she sells gear for the top part of the buyer's body, hence the emphasis on the treble.
S Shrimp Kicks exterior.png|The exterior of [[Shrimp Kicks]]
**Jelonzo's music is faded out except for the melody, the "center", because his gear goes on the middle part of the body. It also has many bubbly sound effects in the background, showing his bubbly and ecstatic personality as well as referencing his gelatinous [[jellyfish|species]].
S Sunken Scroll 18.png|[[List of Sunken Scrolls in Splatoon#Scroll 18|Sunken Scroll 18]], an advertisement for the Booyah Base
**Crusty Sean's has the bass turned all the way up and emphasizes percussion, because his gear corresponds to the lower part of the body. Furthermore, the heavy beat gives it a bouncy sound, reflecting his outgoing personality.
Booyah Base logos.png|The logo and a shopping bag for Booyah Base, from ''[[The Art of Splatoon]]''
**[[Sheldon]]'s music is more distant, showing his separation from the others as a [[weapon]]s dealer. It also has static and other sounds reminiscent of a military radio, as a reference to his obsession with the military.
</gallery>
*According to a developers' interview, Booyah Base was built on the land upon which [[Sheldon]]'s home (and weapons shop) stood. However, it was not Sheldon but his grandfather, [[Ammoses Shellendorf]], who owned the land.<ref>{{SRL}} [http://www.famitsu.com/news/201509/09087846.html#page02 Famitsu: 機能を表現するデザイン手法。キャラクター、ブキ、ギアのデザインに迫る、『''Splatoon''（スプラトゥーン）』開発スタッフインタビュー【デザイン編】(2/4) (''Splatoon'' developer interview)]</ref>


==Gallery==
=== ''Splatoon 3'' ===
<gallery>
<gallery>
Booyahbase1.png|An overhead view of the statues at Booyah Base.
S3 Booyah Base Exterior.jpg|The exterior of some Booyah Base shops
Booyahbase2.png|The Alley and the [[Battle Dojo]] in Booyah Base.
Inkopolis 2.jpg|An overhead view of the plaza in Booyah Base.
InklingInPlaza.jpg|An [[Inkling]] sitting on a ledge.
120018 Plaza03.jpg|A basic view of the Plaza.
120009 Plaza00.jpg|The plaza full of Inklings
ammoknightsexterior.png|The exterior of [[Ammo Knights]].
Ammoknightstest.png|The weapons testing area.
jellyfreshexterior.png|The exterior of [[Jelly Fresh]].
WiiU Splatoon Website Splatoon Shop Cloth v2.png|The interior of Jelly Fresh.
shrimpkicksexterior.png|The exterior of [[Shrimp Kicks]].
WiiU Splatoon Website Splatoon Shop Shoe v2.png|The interior of Shrimp Kicks.
Sunkenscroll18.png|{{scroll|18}}, likely an advertisement for {{PAGENAME}}.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Trivia==
===Booyah Base===
*The [[gear]]-selling shopkeepers all wear more than one of their type of gear.
{{Foreignname
**[[Annie and Moe|Annie]] wears three pieces of headgear: glasses, headphones, and a hair accessory.
**[[Jelonzo]] has four different potential shirts he can wear, switching between them daily.
**[[Crusty Sean]] wears four pairs of shoes, with one shoe on each of his eight legs.
**[[Fred Crumbs]] has four different potential pairs of shoes he can wear, switching between them daily.
*The four versions of [[DJ Lee Fish]]'s ''[[Lookin' Fresh]]'' played in Booyah Base reflect each store and its shopkeeper:
**Ammo Knights' version is more distant, reflecting its separation from the others as a [[weapon]]s shop. It also has static and other sounds reminiscent of a military radio, referencing [[Sheldon]]'s obsession with the military.
**Cooler Heads' version has louder treble, i.e. vocals, and minimal percussion, giving it a weaker sound in that respect. This is a reflection of Annie's shy, detached personality, as well as the fact that she sells gear for the top part of the buyer's body, hence the emphasis on the treble.
**Jelly Fresh's version is faded out except for the melody, the "center", because Jelonzo's gear goes on the middle part of the body. It also has many bubbly sound effects in the background, showing his bubbly and ecstatic personality as well as referencing his gelatinous [[jellyfish|species]].
**Shrimp Kicks' version has the bass turned all the way up and emphasizes percussion, matching how shoes are worn on the lower part of the body. Furthermore, the heavy beat gives it a bouncy sound, reflecting Crusty Sean and Fred Crumbs' outgoing personalities.
*According to a developer interview, Booyah Base was built on the land upon which [[Sheldon]]'s home (and weapons shop) stood. However, it was not Sheldon but his grandfather, [[Ammoses Shellendorf]], who owned the land.<ref>[https://www.famitsu.com/news/201509/09087846.html?page=2 ''Splatoon'' developer interview - Famitsu.com (JP)]</ref>
*[[List of Sunken Scrolls in Splatoon#Scroll 18|Sunken Scroll 18]] in ''Splatoon'' describes an "Ultra-Mega-Hyper Sale" at Booyah Base.
 
==Etymology==
"Booyah Base" is a play on "[[Wikipedia:Bouillabaisse|bouillabaisse]]," a type of fish stew, as well as possibly the "Booyah!" [[signal]], or "[[Wikipedia:Shibuya|Shibuya]]", a ward of [[Wikipedia:Tokyo|Tokyo]], Japan, parts of which inspired Booyah Base and [[Inkopolis Plaza]] as a whole.
 
===Names in other languages===
{{Localized name
|color=Generic
|Jap=ブイヤベース
|Jap=ブイヤベース
|JapR=Buiya bēsu
|JapR=Buiya bēsu
|JapM=Booyah base
|JapM=From ''[[wikipedia:Bouillabaisse|Bouillabaisse]]'', and possibly ''Buya'' (or ''Shibuya'') ''base''
|Dut=Boeibasis
|DutM=Buoy Base
|Fre=Galeries Lacrevette
|FreM=From ''galeries'' ("shop gallery") and ''la crevette'' ("the shrimp"), a play on the word ''Galeries Lafayette'' which is a giant mall in Paris
|Ger=Bouillabasar
|GerM=From ''[[wikipedia:Bouillabaisse|Bouillabaisse]]'' and ''Basar'' ("bazaar")
|Ita=Centro Commerciale Calamarama
|ItaM=Calamarama Shopping Mall<ref group="notes">''Calamarama'' comes from ''Calamaro'' ("squid") and the suffix ''rama'', which roughly translates to "with branches"</ref>
|Rus=Йо-хо-центр
|RusR=Yo-kho-tsentr
|RusM=Booyah-mall
|SpaA=Galerías Besamel
|SpaA=Galerías Besamel
|SpaAM=Bechamel Galleries
|SpaAM=Bechamel Galleries
|Ita=Centro Commerciale Calamarama
|SpaE=Zona de tiendas
|ItaM=Calamarama Shopping Mall, from ''Calamaro'' (squid) and the suffix ''rama'', which roughly translates to ''with branches''.
|SpaEM=Store zone
|Fre=Galeries Lacrevettes
|ChiS=海龙王百货
|FreM="Galeries" (shop gallery) and "La crevette" (the shrimp) it's a play on the word "Galeries Lafayette" (A giant mall in Paris)
|ChiSR=Hǎilóngwáng Bǎihuò
|ChiSM=Dragon King department store
|ChiT=海龍王百貨
|ChiTR=Hǎilóngwáng Bǎihuò
|ChiTM=Dragon King department store
|Kor=
|KorR=
|KorM=
}}
}}


===Ammo Knights===
===Translation notes===
{{Foreignname
{{Note list}}
|Jap=カンブリアームズ
|JapR=Kanburiāmuzu
|JapM=[[Wikipedia:yellowtail|Yellowtail]] arms, or a play on the words "[[Wikipedia:Cambrian|Cambrian]]" and arms.
|SpaA=Armería Todotinta
|SpaAM=All Ink Armory
|Ita=Antica armeria
|ItaM=Old Armory
}}


===Cooler Heads===
==References==
{{Foreignname
<references/>
|Jap=おかしら堂
|JapR=Okashiradō
|JapM=Whole-fish hall (''okashira'' means "head and tail")
|SpaA=De Cabeza
|SpaAM=From the head
|Ita=Testa a posto
|ItaM=From the saying ''avere la testa a posto'' (have your head in place), being a good person.
}}


===Jelly Fresh===
[[Category:Splatoon locations]]
{{Foreignname
[[Category:Splatoon 3 locations]]
|Jap=サス・オ・ボン
|JapR=Sasu o bon
|JapM=''Sas au bon'' (It can be read in kanji, ''刺す お盆'', means "Sting and [[Wikipedia:Bon Festival|Obon]]". Jellyfishes sting people at Obon season in Japan.)
|SpaA=Prêt-à-Méduse
|SpaAM=A portmanteau of the words ''{{explain|Ready-to-wear|Prêt-à-porter}}'' and ''{{explain|Jellyfish|Méduse}}''.
|Ita=Meduchic
|ItaM=A play on the words ''Medusa'' (Jellyfish) and the french word ''Chich''.
|FreA=Octomode
|FreAM= A play on Octopode and ''mode'', fashion.
}}


===Shrimp Kicks===
{{Navbox/S Locations}}
{{Foreignname
{{Navbox/S3 Locations}}
|Jap=エビスシューズ
|JapR=Ebisu shūzu
|JapM=[[Wikipedia:Ebisu (mythology)|Fishing god]] shoes (also a play on ''ebi'', 'shrimp').
|SpaA=Calzapodi
|Ita=Gamberto scarpe
|ItaM=Gamberto (Crusty Sean) shoes
|FreA=Crustapied
|FreAM= ''crustacé'' (crustacean) and ''pied'' (foot).
}}
 
<!-- == Todo Notices ==
{{todo|All shops needs more quotes}} -->
 
==References==
{{reflist}}


[[Category:Locations]]
[[fr:Galeries Lacrevette]]
[[Category:Shops]]
{{-}}
{{LocationsPro}}

Latest revision as of 19:05, 12 April 2024

The Booyah Base in Splatoon
“ All the coolest Inklings hang out at this mall. But watch out... the shopkeepers might not sell to you if you don't meet their high standards. ”
— Splatoon's official website[1]

The Booyah Base is a mall in Inkopolis Plaza, appearing in Splatoon and Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass. It is comprised of a variety of shops in which players can purchase the several types of gear available in the game.

Shops

Ammo Knights

Main article: Ammo Knights
Ammo Knights in Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass before Version 7.0.0

Ammo Knights is a weapon shop. It is run by Sheldon in Splatoon. Prior to Version 7.0.0 in Splatoon 3, it was run by Shelly and Donny. After this update, Donny went to the Inkopolis Square store, leaving Shelly to run the shop on his own. It can be accessed from the Booyah Base. Players can purchase weapons here with in-game cash in Splatoon or Sheldon Licenses in Splatoon 3. However, players have to be at least level 2 to be allowed to buy weapons here. It also features a test range to experiment with potential purchases.

For a list of purchasable items, see main weapons.

Cooler Heads

Main article: Cooler Heads
Cooler Heads in Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass

Cooler Heads is a headgear shop run by Annie and Moe. It can be accessed from the Booyah Base. Players can purchase headgear here with in-game cash. However, players have to be at least level 4 to be allowed to buy headgear here. Like all gear stores, the merchandise changes every day.

For a list of purchasable items, see S Icon Cooler Heads.png Cooler Heads.

Jelly Fresh

Main article: Jelly Fresh
Jelly Fresh in Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass

Jelly Fresh is a clothing store run by Jelonzo. It can be accessed from the Booyah Base. Players can purchase clothing here with in-game cash. However, players have to be at least level 4 to be allowed to buy clothing here. Like all gear stores, the merchandise changes every day.

For a list of purchasable items, see S Icon Jelly Fresh.png Jelly Fresh.

Shrimp Kicks

Main article: Shrimp Kicks
Shrimp Kicks in Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass

Shrimp Kicks is a shoe store. It is run by Crusty Sean in Splatoon and by Fred Crumbs in Splatoon 3. It can be accessed from the Booyah Base. Players can purchase shoes here with in-game cash. However, players have to be at least level 4 to be allowed to buy shoes here. Like all gear stores, the merchandise changes every day.

For a list of purchasable items, see S Icon Shrimp Kicks.png Shrimp Kicks.

Hotlantis

Main article: Hotlantis
Hotlantis in Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass

Hotlantis is a general store. It is run by Harmony and can be accessed in Splatoon 3 through the arcade machine. Players can purchase stickers, posters, and other decorations for their locker with in-game cash. However, players have to be at least level 4 to be allowed to buy decorations here. Like gear stores, the merchandise changes every day.

For a list of purchasable items, see Locker room.

Profiles and bios

“ Upgrade your weapons for more splatter power. You'll take a three-weapon set into every battle, so choose wisely. ”
— Splatoon's official website[1]
“ Get the freshest threads from the hottest brands here. Shopping tip: Merchandise changes every day, so check back often! ”
— Splatoon's official website[1]
“ If you can put it on your head, you'll probably find it here. Shopping tip: You can see each item's main ability before you buy it by tapping the Ability Guide on the GamePad. ”
— Splatoon's official website[1]
“ From hi-tops to work boots, this shoe shop has you covered. Shopping tip: You'll earn coins to spend in stores by playing online. The better you do, the more you can earn! ”
— Splatoon's official website[1]

Audio

Main article: Music

In each shop, one of the four (or five in Splatoon 3) variations of DJ Lee Fish's song Lookin' Fresh can be heard.

Gallery

Splatoon

Splatoon 3

  • The exterior of some Booyah Base shops

    The exterior of some Booyah Base shops

Trivia

  • The gear-selling shopkeepers all wear more than one of their type of gear.
    • Annie wears three pieces of headgear: glasses, headphones, and a hair accessory.
    • Jelonzo has four different potential shirts he can wear, switching between them daily.
    • Crusty Sean wears four pairs of shoes, with one shoe on each of his eight legs.
    • Fred Crumbs has four different potential pairs of shoes he can wear, switching between them daily.
  • The four versions of DJ Lee Fish's Lookin' Fresh played in Booyah Base reflect each store and its shopkeeper:
    • Ammo Knights' version is more distant, reflecting its separation from the others as a weapons shop. It also has static and other sounds reminiscent of a military radio, referencing Sheldon's obsession with the military.
    • Cooler Heads' version has louder treble, i.e. vocals, and minimal percussion, giving it a weaker sound in that respect. This is a reflection of Annie's shy, detached personality, as well as the fact that she sells gear for the top part of the buyer's body, hence the emphasis on the treble.
    • Jelly Fresh's version is faded out except for the melody, the "center", because Jelonzo's gear goes on the middle part of the body. It also has many bubbly sound effects in the background, showing his bubbly and ecstatic personality as well as referencing his gelatinous species.
    • Shrimp Kicks' version has the bass turned all the way up and emphasizes percussion, matching how shoes are worn on the lower part of the body. Furthermore, the heavy beat gives it a bouncy sound, reflecting Crusty Sean and Fred Crumbs' outgoing personalities.
  • According to a developer interview, Booyah Base was built on the land upon which Sheldon's home (and weapons shop) stood. However, it was not Sheldon but his grandfather, Ammoses Shellendorf, who owned the land.[2]
  • Sunken Scroll 18 in Splatoon describes an "Ultra-Mega-Hyper Sale" at Booyah Base.

Etymology

"Booyah Base" is a play on "bouillabaisse," a type of fish stew, as well as possibly the "Booyah!" signal, or "Shibuya", a ward of Tokyo, Japan, parts of which inspired Booyah Base and Inkopolis Plaza as a whole.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese ブイヤベース
Buiya bēsu		 From Bouillabaisse, and possibly Buya (or Shibuya) base
Netherlands Dutch Boeibasis Buoy Base
CanadaFrance French Galeries Lacrevette From galeries ("shop gallery") and la crevette ("the shrimp"), a play on the word Galeries Lafayette which is a giant mall in Paris
Germany German Bouillabasar From Bouillabaisse and Basar ("bazaar")
Italy Italian Centro Commerciale Calamarama Calamarama Shopping Mall[a]
Russia Russian Йо-хо-центр
Yo-kho-tsentr		 Booyah-mall
Mexico Spanish (NOA) Galerías Besamel Bechamel Galleries
Spain Spanish (NOE) Zona de tiendas Store zone
China Chinese (Simplified) 海龙王百货
Hǎilóngwáng Bǎihuò		 Dragon King department store
Hong Kong Chinese (Traditional) 海龍王百貨
Hǎilóngwáng Bǎihuò		 Dragon King department store

Translation notes

  1. ↑ Calamarama comes from Calamaro ("squid") and the suffix rama, which roughly translates to "with branches"

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Nintendo Fresh gear - Splatoon™ for Wii U - Items, weapons, power-ups (Archived)
  2. ↑ Splatoon developer interview - Famitsu.com (JP)
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