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[[File:Eight Ball Model.png|225px|thumb|right|An 8-Ball.]]
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The '''8-Ball''' is a [[mechanic]] in the ''[[Octo Expansion]]''.
The '''8-ball''' is a mechanic in the ''[[Octo Expansion]]''.


== Description ==
== Description ==
The 8-Ball is a plastic sphere, made to look like an [[wikipedia:eight-ball|eight billiard ball]]. It is a black ball with round pink neon on one side and the number eight marked on it.
The 8-ball is a plastic sphere, made to look like an [[wikipedia:eight-ball|eight billiard ball]]. It is a black ball with round pink neon on one side and the number "8" marked on it.


== Usage ==
The 8-ball will roll if it is hit by [[ink]], though it can also be moved slightly if the player or an enemy touches it. Additionally, it will roll down slopes automatically. If the player moves it with their ink, it leaves behind a trail of their ink as it rolls and can ink objects such as [[Inkfurler]]s. It slows down faster on softer surfaces, such as [[sponge]]s. If an 8-ball comes into contact with an [[8-ball launcher]], it is launched in the direction of the launcher. If an 8-ball comes into contact with an [[8-ball switch]], the switch vanishes and an effect triggers, usually to help the player progress. Most tests in the ''Octo Expansion'' that feature 8-balls require the player to guide one to a goal in order to pass. Some tests involve the player controlling more than one 8-ball. If at any time a ball is knocked out of bounds, the test is automatically failed.
The 8-Ball is guided through shooting it with [[ink]]. When it is shot with ink, it makes a trail of ink. It slows down faster on surfaces that are more rigid, such as a [[sponge]].
There are switches that can be activated by pushing the 8-Ball into it, which are called 8-Ball Switches, similar to [[Splat-Switch]]es. An 8-Ball goal is like an 8-Ball Switch, except when it is activated, the level is cleared. If a player makes the 8-Ball fall, then they fail the test and have to restart from the last checkpoint.


The 8-balls are used in several stations in the ''Octo Expansion''. Most of them are to guide the 8-Ball to the goal while the others are mini-games:
==Appearances==
8-balls (and other associated objects) appear in the following missions:


* {{OctoExpansionStation|A|03}} {{OctoExpansionStation|B|01}} [[Wassup 8-Ball Station]]
{| class="wikitable sitecolor-oe"
* {{OctoExpansionStation|A|08}} {{OctoExpansionStation|C|03}} [[Bumpin' 8-Ball Station]]
|+
* {{OctoExpansionStation|B|11}} [[Tubular 8-Ball Station]]
! rowspan="2" |Level
* {{OctoExpansionStation|C|07}} [[Totally 8-Ball Station]]
! rowspan="2" |Use of Ball
* {{OctoExpansionStation|C|09}} [[Bodacious 8-Ball Station]]
! colspan="5" |Other Dedicated Props
* {{OctoExpansionStation|D|05}} [[All That 8-Ball Station]]
! colspan="2" |Stoppers
* {{OctoExpansionStation|E|04}} [[Heinous 8-Ball Station]]
|-
* {{OctoExpansionStation|E|06}} [[Swass 8-Ball Station]]
!Extra 8-balls
* {{OctoExpansionStation|G|09}} [[Wack 8-Ball Station]]
![[8-ball switch|Switch]]
![[8-ball launcher|Launcher]]
!Bumper
! colspan="2" |Cushion
![[Sponge]]
|-
|{{OctoExpansionStation|A|03}} {{OctoExpansionStation|B|01}} [[Wassup 8-Ball Station]]
|Dedicated goal
|
|✓
|
|
| colspan="2" |
|
|-
|{{OctoExpansionStation|A|08}} {{OctoExpansionStation|C|03}} [[Bumpin' 8-Ball Station]]
|Dedicated goal
|
|✓
|✓
|
| colspan="2" |
|✓
|-
|{{OctoExpansionStation|B|07}} [[Fly 8-Ball Station]]
|Movable launchers to hit bumpers
|
|
|✓
|✓
| colspan="2" |
|
|-
|{{OctoExpansionStation|B|11}} [[Tubular 8-Ball Station]]
|Dedicated goal
|
|
|✓
|✓
| colspan="2" |
|
|-
|{{OctoExpansionStation|C|07}} [[Totally 8-Ball Station]]
|Clear bumpers to reveal launchpad to standard goal
|2
|
|✓
|✓
| colspan="2" |
|
|-
|{{OctoExpansionStation|C|09}} [[Bodacious 8-Ball Station]]
|Dedicated goal
|
|✓
|
|
| colspan="2" |
|
|-
|{{OctoExpansionStation|D|05}} [[All That 8-Ball Station]]
|Billiards-like game to hit switches
|2
|✓
|
|
| colspan="2" |
|
|-
|{{OctoExpansionStation|E|04}} [[Heinous 8-Ball Station]]
|Dedicated goal
|
|
|✓
|
| colspan="2" |✓
|
|-
|{{OctoExpansionStation|E|06}} [[Swass 8-Ball Station]]
|Bingo game to make a line of 3
|3
|
|
|
| colspan="2" |
|
|-
|{{OctoExpansionStation|G|09}} [[Wack 8-Ball Station]]
|Dedicated goal
|
|✓
|✓
|
| colspan="2" |
|
|}


== Unreleased ranked mode ==
==Unreleased multiplayer mode==
Datamining revealed that an 8-Ball [[Ranked Battle]] [[mode]] was in development. This mode would have included an 8-Ball at the center of the [[stage]] and the players would have had to guide it to the other team's goal.
Unused code in {{S2}} suggests that a [[Ranked Battle]] [[mode]] featuring an 8-ball was in development.<ref>[[Inkipedia:Twitter_archive/2022/September#September_20|OatmealDome on Twitter]]</ref> This mode would have included an 8-ball at the center of the [[stage]] and the players would have had to guide it to the other team's goal.


== Gallery ==
==Trivia==
<gallery>
*The 8-ball station subtitles are references to the sayings on [[wikipedia:Magic 8-Ball|Magic 8-Balls]].
An 8-ball switch.png|An 8-Ball Switch.
S2 8-Ball goal screenshot 1.png|An 8-Ball Goal.
</gallery>


== Trivia ==
==Names in other languages==
* The 8-Ball station subtitles are references to the sayings on real-life [[wikipedia:Magic 8-Ball|Magic 8-Balls]].
{{Localized name
 
== Names in other languages ==
{{Foreignname
|color=Octo Expansion
|color=Octo Expansion
|Jap=
|Jap=
|JapR=
|JapR=
|JapM=
|JapM=
|Dut=
|Dut=8-bal
|DutM=
|DutM=8-ball
|Fre=
|Fre=Bille 8
|FreM=
|FreM=Marble 8
|Ger=Achterkugel
|Ger=Achterkugel
|GerM=8-ball
|GerM=8-ball
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|SpaM=
|SpaM=
|SpaA=Bola 8
|SpaA=Bola 8
|SpaAM=8 Ball
|SpaAM=8 ball
}}
}}
== References ==
<references />
{{Navbox/Mechanics}}


[[Category:Mechanics]]
[[Category:Mechanics]]
[[Category:Octo Expansion]]
[[Category:Octo Expansion]]

Latest revision as of 19:46, 18 April 2024

An 8-ball.

The 8-ball is a mechanic in the Octo Expansion.

Description

The 8-ball is a plastic sphere, made to look like an eight billiard ball. It is a black ball with round pink neon on one side and the number "8" marked on it.

The 8-ball will roll if it is hit by ink, though it can also be moved slightly if the player or an enemy touches it. Additionally, it will roll down slopes automatically. If the player moves it with their ink, it leaves behind a trail of their ink as it rolls and can ink objects such as Inkfurlers. It slows down faster on softer surfaces, such as sponges. If an 8-ball comes into contact with an 8-ball launcher, it is launched in the direction of the launcher. If an 8-ball comes into contact with an 8-ball switch, the switch vanishes and an effect triggers, usually to help the player progress. Most tests in the Octo Expansion that feature 8-balls require the player to guide one to a goal in order to pass. Some tests involve the player controlling more than one 8-ball. If at any time a ball is knocked out of bounds, the test is automatically failed.

Appearances

8-balls (and other associated objects) appear in the following missions:

Level Use of Ball Other Dedicated Props Stoppers
Extra 8-balls Switch Launcher Bumper Cushion Sponge
A03 B01 Wassup 8-Ball Station Dedicated goal ✓
A08 C03 Bumpin' 8-Ball Station Dedicated goal ✓ ✓ ✓
B07 Fly 8-Ball Station Movable launchers to hit bumpers ✓ ✓
B11 Tubular 8-Ball Station Dedicated goal ✓ ✓
C07 Totally 8-Ball Station Clear bumpers to reveal launchpad to standard goal 2 ✓ ✓
C09 Bodacious 8-Ball Station Dedicated goal ✓
D05 All That 8-Ball Station Billiards-like game to hit switches 2 ✓
E04 Heinous 8-Ball Station Dedicated goal ✓ ✓
E06 Swass 8-Ball Station Bingo game to make a line of 3 3
G09 Wack 8-Ball Station Dedicated goal ✓ ✓

Unreleased multiplayer mode

Unused code in Splatoon 2 suggests that a Ranked Battle mode featuring an 8-ball was in development.[1] This mode would have included an 8-ball at the center of the stage and the players would have had to guide it to the other team's goal.

Trivia

  • The 8-ball station subtitles are references to the sayings on Magic 8-Balls.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Netherlands Dutch 8-bal 8-ball
CanadaFrance French Bille 8 Marble 8
Germany German Achterkugel 8-ball
Russia Russian Осьмошар
Os'moshar		 Octoball
Mexico Spanish (NOA) Bola 8 8 ball

References

  1. ↑ OatmealDome on Twitter
Mechanics
Introduced in Splatoon Area Gate • Balloon • Balloon Fish • Bumper • Canned special • Crate • Gusher • Ink Cannon • Ink tank • Inkrail • Invisible platform • Kettle • Key • Launchpad • Mark • Pinwheel • Power Egg • Propeller • Spawn point • Splat-Switch • Splatform • Sponge • Spreader • Squid Bumper • Vault • Zapfish • Zone
Introduced in Splatoon 2 Bounce Pad • Dash track • Egg basket • Grapplink • Ink Piston • Ink Switch • Inkfurler • Lifesaver • Ride rail • Rolonium • Squid Ring
Introduced in Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion 8-ball • 8-ball launcher • 8-ball switch • Canned weapon • Energy core • Equipper • Goal • Ink refiller • Orb • Switch • Turnstyle
Introduced in Splatoon 3 Copy Machine • Emote • Fizzbang • Fuzzy Ooze • Ink wheel • Loot anchor • Soaker block • Spawner • Sprinkler of Doom • Ultra Signal • View Pad
Introduced in Splatoon 3: Side Order Color chip • ∞-ball • Palette • Turbine tower
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