Splatoon 3

Card Game Guide: Tableturf Battle Rewards and How to Play

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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

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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

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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

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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 Status Tab Card List.png
Open the menu and go to the 'Status' tab.
2 Card List.png
Click 'Card List', then press 'Y to edit your deck.
3 Edit Deck Screen.png
From the 'Edit Deck' screen, you can edit your deck, name it, change its sleeves, copy it, or delete it.

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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

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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

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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 Lv. 2 Pack of Cards.png
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 Lv. 9 Pack of Cards.png
Pack of Cards
10 Lv. 10 Banner.png
Banner
11 New Rival: Gnarly Eddy
12 Lv. 12 Sticker.png
Sticker
13 New Rival: Jel La Fleur
14 Stage: Square Squared 15 New Rival: Mr. Coco
16 Lv. 16 Pack of Cards.png
Pack of Cards
17 New Rival: Harmony
18 Stage: Lakefront Property 19 New Rival: Judd
20 Tableturf Level 20 Card Sleeve
Card Sleeves
21 New Rival: Li'l Judd
22 Stage: Double Gemini 23 Lv. 23 Pack of Cards.png
Pack of Cards
24 New Rival: Murch 25 Lv. 25 Banner.png
Banner
26 New Rival: Shiver 27 Stage: River Drift
28 Tableturf Level 28 Tri Stringer Sticker
Tri-Stringer Card Sticker
29 New Rival: Frye
30
Tableturf Card Shark Emote Tableturf Level 30 Badge

Card Shark Emote & Badge
31 New Rival: Big Man
32 Tableturf Level 32 Sticker
Sticker
33 Lv. 33 Pack of Cards.png
Pack of Cards
34 New Rival: Staff 35 Stage: Box Seats
36 Tableturf Level 36 Sticker
Sticker
37 Tableturf Level 28 Trizooka Sticker
Trizooka Card Sticker
38 New Rival: Cuttlefish 39 Tableturf Level 39 Sticker
Sticker
40
Tableturf Level 40 Badge Tableturf Level 40 Card Sleeves

Badge & Card Sleeves
41 New Rival: Callie
42 Tableturf Level 42 Sticker
Sticker
43 Tableturf Level 43 Trizooka Sticker
Smallfry Card Sticker
44 New Rival: Marie 45 Tableturf Level 43 Trizooka Sticker
Sticker
46 Lv. 46 Banner.png
Banner
47 New Rival: Clone Jelly
48 Tableturf Level 48 Sticker
Sticker
49 Tableturf Level 49 Card Sleeves
Card Sleeves
50 Splatoon 3 - Tableturf - Level 50 Badge
Badge &
Title: The Strongest - Card Gamer

Tableturf Battle Inking Rules

Tableturf Battle Inking Rules




Ink Spaces Next to Yours

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Splatoon 3 Multiplayer

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

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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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Comment

9 Anonymous4 months

you need to enter the lobby or the Shoal (you’ll need a Nintendo Online subscription or free try to access the Lobby) .Above the option for turf war should be an option for table turf battle with friends. Hope this helps :)

3 Anonymousalmost 2 years

Will there be new cards for the new weapons for the new update in December 1st

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