Multiplayer
Salmon Run
In-Universe/Lore
History of the Series
Hyper-Obscures (worth 5x)
100

When first starting any Splatoon game, which weapon is provided to the player?

Splattershot Jr.

100

Name 1 Boss Salmonid. (must be word-for-word)

**Not to be confused with King Salmonids, such as Cohozuna or Horrorboros**

Any of these would be considered correct:
Steelhead, Flyfish, Steel Eel, Drizzler, Stinger, Scrapper, Maws, Griller, Goldie, The Mothership, Fish Stick, Flipper-Flopper, Slammin' Lid, Big Shot, Mudmouth, Golden Mudmouth


100

There is a song in the Splatoon universe that has great cultural significance and is very important whenever it plays. What song is this?

Calamari Inkantation

100

What was the year of the original Splatoon's release?

2015

100

Before Inklings were decided as the series' mascots, what was considered to be the player characters in the franchise? (there is more than 1 correct answer)

Literal blocks of tofu, rabbits with cool-looking capes, or Mario characters.

200

As of the release of Sizzle Season 2023, how many different brushes can you use?

3

200

What is the highest rank you can achieve in Salmon Run Next Wave (Splatoon 3)?

EVP (Eggsecutive VP)

200

What was the canon reason for the complete overhaul of specials going from Splatoon 1 to Splatoon 2?

The weapons were deemed illegal by the law of Inkopolis and had to be overhauled to meet the new standards.

200

What was the famous line in the marketing campaign for the original Splatoon game?

(hint available)

"You're a kid now, you're a squid now"

200

How many live concerts have Nintendo held for in-game music bands?

10

300

How many shots does a Bamboozler take to get a confirmed kill? (assuming the target has taken no damage prior)

2

300

Going from Splatoon 2 to Splatoon 3, what major change to the *structure* of Salmon Run occurred?

Instead of being available on shifts, it became available all the time

300

Which in-universe music band has the most tracks in-game?

(OPTIONS: Turquoise October, Squid Sisters, Squid Squad, C-Side)

Turquoise October

300

What was the final splatfest theme for the original Splatoon game?

Callie vs. Marie

300

What special did the vanilla Hydra Splatling have in Splatoon 2?

(hint available)

Splashdown

400

As of May 24, 2023, what is the only special in Splatoon 3 to not receive a new weapon since launch?

(hint available)

Crab Tank (Splash-o-Matic, Splattershot Pro, Splat Dualies, L-3 Nozzlenose)

400

Name either of the stages that have been used in a past Big Run event.

Wahoo World / Inkblot Art Academy

400

Splatoon 3 has 21 gear brands. Name two of them.

(hint available)

amiibo, Annaki, Barazushi, Cuttlegear, Emberz, Enperry, Firefin, Forge, Grizzco, Inkline, Krak-On, Rockenberg, Skalop, Splash Mob, SquidForce, Takoroka, Tentatek, Toni Kensa, Z+F, Zekko, Zink

400

In Splatoon 2, a gear ability was added that completely shifted the game meta, bringing previously weak weapons to a strong state. What ability was this?

Main Power Up

400

In the original Splatoon game, one of the maps was so poorly designed that 2 of it's corresponding modes had to be taken out of the rotation by Nintendo. Name the map and both of the modes.

Saltspray Rig - Tower Control/Rainmaker

500

What are the advantages between scoped and un-scoped charger weapons? (excluding the fact that there's a scope I know that)

Un-scoped - Charge Hold

Scoped - Slightly longer range

500

What is the exact name for the event in which small flies surround a player, causing them to be the main target by ravenous salmonids for a short time?

(hint available)

Rush

500

Who developed Tableturf Battle?

Ancho-V Games

500

What was the exact release date for Splatoon 2?

July 21, 2017

500

What did the Splatune 3 release of Clickbait (Splash Sessions Demo) include that was different from it's in-game counterpart?

A cowbell part