Tableturf Battle is a card game in Splatoon 3 where two players try to ink the most 2D table turf within 12 turns. Read on to learn how to play Tableturf Battle, where to play it, as well as what it is and what rewards you can get!

Where to Play Tableturf Battle

Tableturf Battle Dojo

Head for the Tableturf Battle Dojo by passing through the alley east of the lobby and then turning right. Continue towards the area with the yellow and violet banner then talk to the character there to start a Tableturf Battle.

First Timers Will Get a Starter Pack and A Manual

If it's your first time playing Tableturf Battle, the staff will give you a starter pack and a manual. The manual contains everything you need to know about Tableturf Battle so make sure to give it a good read!

How to Play Tableturf Battle

How to Play Tableturf Battle
Select a deck. Redraw cards or hold steady. Ink spaces in 12 turns.

Select a Deck

Before the battle starts, you need to select a deck you're going to use for the battle. You can make up to 16 decks, giving you the freedom to explore different strategies and playstyles.

Best Deck for Tableturf Battles

Build a Deck Through the Menu

	Objectives
1	Open the menu and go to the 'Status' tab.
2	Click 'Card List', then press 'Y to edit your deck.
3	From the 'Edit Deck' screen, you can edit your deck, name it, change its sleeves, copy it, or delete it.
4	Choose 'Edit', then start building your deck! You can even test its placement on a board of your choice.

All Cards and How to Unlock Them

Redraw or Hold Steady

At the beginning of the game, you'll draw 4 cards from your deck and you'll have the chance to hold on to these cards or redraw another 4.

If you choose to hold on to the cards, the game will begin. But if you choose to redraw, you'll be given another set of cards. Note that you can't redraw twice.

Ink Spaces In 12 Turns

Just like Turf War Battles, Tableturf Battle players compete in inking the most turf. Each player will be given 12 turns to ink as much space on the board as they can.

The player who inked the most spaces wins the battle!

Tableturf Battle Rewards

Lv.	Reward	Lv.	Reward
2	New Rival: Cool Jelly	3	Pack of Cards
4	New Rival: Aggro Jelly	5	Stage: Thunder Point
6	Title: Fun - Tableturf Battler	7	New Rival: Sheldon
8	Stage: X Marks the Garden	9	Pack of Cards
10	Banner	11	New Rival: Gnarly Eddy
12	Sticker	13	New Rival: Jel La Fleur
14	Stage: Square Squared	15	New Rival: Mr. Coco
16	Pack of Cards	17	New Rival: Harmony
18	Stage: Lakefront Property	19	New Rival: Judd
20	Card Sleeves	21	New Rival: Li'l Judd
22	Stage: Double Gemini	23	Pack of Cards
24	New Rival: Murch	25	Banner
26	New Rival: Shiver	27	Stage: River Drift
28	Tri-Stringer Card Sticker	29	New Rival: Frye
30	Card Shark Emote & Badge	31	New Rival: Big Man
32	Sticker	33	Pack of Cards
34	New Rival: Staff	35	Stage: Box Seats
36	Sticker	37	Trizooka Card Sticker
38	New Rival: Cuttlefish	39	Sticker
40	Badge & Card Sleeves	41	New Rival: Callie
42	Sticker	43	Smallfry Card Sticker
44	New Rival: Marie	45	Sticker
46	Banner	47	New Rival: Clone Jelly
48	Sticker	49	Card Sleeves
50	Badge & Title: The Strongest - Card Gamer

Tableturf Battle Inking Rules

Tableturf Battle Inking Rules
Ink spaces next to yours. The card with the lower number wins. Surround your Special Spaces. Ink enemy spaces with Special Attacks. Ink different boards.

Ink Spaces Next to Yours

Although there are plenty of spots on the board to be inked, note that you can only ink a spot next to one you already control.

Each player starts with a single special space on the board from which they can start inking spaces.

The Card with the Lower Number Wins

Your and your opponent's card will be played at the same time each turn. Sometimes, both of you will try to ink the same spot. When this happens, the card with the lower number wins the spot.

Surround Your Special Spaces

Each card has a Special Space - the orange square that's different from all the others. Do your best to surround these spaces with your ink, your opponent's, or even a wall to earn a Special Point!

Ink Enemy Spaces with Special Attacks

Any player can ink an empty space next to a spot that's already theirs but you can only ink your opponent's turf by using a special attack.

Do this by clicking 'Special On', then pick a card you want to use to ink your opponent's spaces.

These cards can only be placed next to one of your Special Spaces so try to use cards that will cover a lot more space on the board to maximize the use of your Special Spaces.

Ink Different Boards

In Tableturf Battles, you can ink boards of different shapes too! Aside from the classic rectangle that resembles Tetris, there's also a cross-shaped board that players can use.

It is still unknown how many kinds of boards there are but we will update this page once news on it comes out so stay tuned!

Can You Play Multiplayer Tableturf Battles?

Multiplayer Currently Not Available

Unfortunately, multiplayer is still currently unavailable for Tableturf Battle, whether it be online or local. We'll make sure to keep you posted on when and if you will be able to compete against other players!

What is Tableturf Battle?

A 1v1 Turf War with Cards

Tableturf Battle is a competitive card battle where two players go head-to-head to see who can ink the most 2D table turf.

Collect cards, build a deck based on your playstyle, and ink the most turf using cards and special cards to win!

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