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{{Main|Ammo Knights}}
{{Main|Ammo Knights}}


[[File:S3 Inkopolis Ammo Knights interior.png|thumb|left|Ammo Knights in {{S3EP}}]]
[[File:S3 Inkopolis Ammo Knights interior.png|thumb|left|Ammo Knights in {{S3EP}} before [[Version 7.0.0 (Splatoon 3)|Version 7.0.0]]]]


'''Ammo Knights''' is a [[weapon]] shop. It is run by [[Sheldon]] in {{S}} and by [[Shelly and Donny]] in {{S3}}. 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.
'''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.


:''For a list of purchasable items, see [[main weapon]]s''.
:''For a list of purchasable items, see [[main weapon]]s''.
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[[File:S3 Cooler Heads interior.png|thumb|left|Cooler Heads in {{S3EP}}]]
[[File:S3 Cooler Heads interior.png|thumb|left|Cooler Heads in {{S3EP}}]]


'''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.
'''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 {{Shop|Cooler Heads|game=Splatoon}}''.
:''For a list of purchasable items, see {{Shop|game=S|name=Cooler Heads}}''.
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[[File:S3 Jelly Fresh interior.png|thumb|left||Jelly Fresh in {{S3EP}}]]
[[File:S3 Jelly Fresh interior.png|thumb|left||Jelly Fresh in {{S3EP}}]]


'''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.
'''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|Jelly Fresh|game=Splatoon}}''.
:''For a list of purchasable items, see {{Shop|game=S|name=Jelly Fresh}}''.
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[[File:S3 Shrimp Kicks interior.png|thumb|left|Shrimp Kicks in {{S3EP}}]]
[[File:S3 Shrimp Kicks interior.png|thumb|left|Shrimp Kicks in {{S3EP}}]]


'''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.
'''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|Shrimp Kicks|game=Splatoon}}''.
:''For a list of purchasable items, see {{Shop|game=S|name=Shrimp Kicks}}''.
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=== Hotlantis ===
=== Hotlantis ===
{{Main|Hotlantis}}
{{Main|Hotlantis}}
[[File:Hotlantis Inkopolis Plaza.png|left|thumb|Hotlantis in [[Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass]]]]
[[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]] 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.
'''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.


''For a list of purchasable items, see [[Locker room]].''
''For a list of purchasable items, see [[Locker room]].''
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Booyahbase2.png|Another basic view of the plaza
Booyahbase2.png|Another basic view of the plaza
S Ammo Knights exterior.png|The exterior of [[Ammo Knights]]
S Ammo Knights exterior.png|The exterior of [[Ammo Knights]]
Ammoknightstest.png|The [[Test Range]]
Ammoknightstest.png|The [[test range]]
S Cooler Heads exterior.png|The exterior of [[Cooler Heads]]
S Cooler Heads exterior.png|The exterior of [[Cooler Heads]]
S Jelly Fresh exterior.png|The exterior of [[Jelly Fresh]]
S Jelly Fresh exterior.png|The exterior of [[Jelly Fresh]]
S Shrimp Kicks exterior.png|The exterior of [[Shrimp Kicks]]
S Shrimp Kicks exterior.png|The exterior of [[Shrimp Kicks]]
Splatoon Sunken Scroll 18.png|[[List of Sunken Scrolls in Splatoon#Scroll 18|Sunken Scroll 18]], an advertisement for the Booyah Base
S Sunken Scroll 18.png|[[List of Sunken Scrolls in Splatoon#Scroll 18|Sunken Scroll 18]], an advertisement for the Booyah Base
Booyah Base logos.png|The logo and a shopping bag for Booyah Base, from ''[[The Art of Splatoon]]''
Booyah Base logos.png|The logo and a shopping bag for Booyah Base, from ''[[The Art of Splatoon]]''
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*"Booyah Base" is a play on the word "bouillabaisse," a type of fish stew.
*The [[gear]]-selling shopkeepers all wear more than one of their type of gear.
**It is also a play on [[Wikipedia:Shibuya|"Shibuya"]], a ward of [[Wikipedia:Tokyo|Tokyo]], Japan, parts of which inspired Booyah Base and [[Inkopolis Plaza]] as a whole.
**[[Annie and Moe|Annie]] wears three pieces of headgear: glasses, headphones, and a hair accessory.
*"[[Ammo Knights]]" is a play on the word "ammonite," which is an extinct type of marine mollusk.
**[[Jelonzo]] has four different potential shirts he can wear, switching between them daily.
*"[[Jelly Fresh]]" is a play on the word [[jellyfish]].
**[[Crusty Sean]] wears four pairs of shoes, with one shoe on each of his eight legs.
*The word "Ebisu" in [[Shrimp Kicks]]' Japanese name comes from that of the Japanese god of fishermen and luck, [[Wikipedia:Ebisu (mythology)|Ebisu]].
**[[Fred Crumbs]] has four different potential pairs of shoes he can wear, switching between them daily.
*The three [[gear]]-selling shopkeepers all wear more than one of their gear type.
**[[Annie]] has three pieces of [[headgear]]: glasses, headphones, and a hair accessory.
**[[Crusty Sean]] wears four pairs of [[shoes]] at once on his eight legs.
**[[Jelonzo]] has four different potential [[clothing|shirts]], rotating them daily.
*The four versions of [[DJ Lee Fish]]'s ''[[Lookin' Fresh]]'' played in Booyah Base reflect each store and its shopkeeper:
*The four versions of [[DJ Lee Fish]]'s ''[[Lookin' Fresh]]'' played in Booyah Base reflect each store and its shopkeeper:
**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.
**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.
**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]].
**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.
**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.
**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]].
**[[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.
**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 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>[https://www.famitsu.com/news/201509/09087846.html?page=2 ''Splatoon'' developer interview - Famitsu.com (JP)]</ref>
*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>
*According to [[List of Sunken Scrolls in Splatoon#Scroll 18|Sunken Scroll 18]], there is an "Ultra-Mega-Hyper Sale" at Booyah Base, but when it is on is not mentioned.
*[[List of Sunken Scrolls in Splatoon#Scroll 18|Sunken Scroll 18]] in ''Splatoon'' describes an "Ultra-Mega-Hyper Sale" at Booyah Base.
* Despite the [[Booyah!]] signal in {{S}} being replaced with [[Nice!]] in Europe and Oceania's English, the name of Booyah Base is the same.


==Names in other languages==
==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.
 
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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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