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{{For|other uses of the term|Stage (disambiguation)}}

[[File:Final Destination Brawl.JPG|300px|thumb|The Final Destination stage in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' is an example of a typical stage in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series.]]

Most '''[[versus mode]] stages''' in each of the ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' series games are available from the [[starter stage|start]], though a small number must first be [[unlockable stage|unlocked]] by completing certain objectives. Since ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' some stages are (or were in ''SSB4''{{'}}s case) made available through updates and are (were) [[downloadable]]. Most stages, like [[Princess Peach's Castle]], are derived from places in playable characters' [[universe]]s. ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' introduced two stages unique to the {{uv|Super Smash Bros.}} universe — [[Battlefield]] and [[Final Destination]]. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', stages derived from universes without associated playable characters were introduced, namely [[Smashville]], [[Hanenbow]], and [[PictoChat]]. Additionally, not every playable character has a stage from their own universe; the {{uv|Fire Emblem}} universe lacked one in ''Melee'' (though [[AKANEIA|one]] was planned), and the {{uv|R.O.B.}} universe has, for unknown reasons, never had a stage. Since ''Melee'', each ''Smash'' game has included several [[Past Stages]] that debuted in previous games. These stages have either no or minor alterations (an example being [[Dream Land]] in ''Smash 4'', where the top blast line is much closer to the stage than it was in ''64'' or ''Melee''). ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' changes this, giving older stages a more refined and detailed design.

Stages range in size from the large [[The Great Cave Offensive]] and [[Rumble Falls]] to the small [[Yoshi's Story]] and [[Peach's Castle]]. Typically, stages involve a large central [[platform]] with [[ledge]]s, multiple smaller platforms, and [[blast line]]s above, below, and to the left and right of the visible area. Some stages, such as {{SSBM|Mushroom Kingdom}} and [[Coliseum]], have floors that continue past the edge of the visible area and pass through a side blast line. These edges are known as "walk-off edges" or "walk-offs" because characters can walk offscreen without the need to become airborne. Stages with walk-off edges on both the left and right, like [[Bridge of Eldin]], are referred to as "walk-off stages", and only a select few, like {{SSBM|Yoshi's Island}}, have only one walk-off. Some walk-off stages, such as [[Onett]], have lower blast lines that are inaccessible normally, while others, such as [[Green Hill Zone]], only infrequently have the lower blast lines introduced; still others, such as {{SSB|Mushroom Kingdom}}, have permanently-accessible gaps where players can fall past the lower blast line while still having solid ground covering most of the lower blast line, including its intersections with the left and/or right blast lines.

In ''Melee'', [[Stage transformation|moving and transforming stages]] were introduced. [[Big Blue]] and [[Rainbow Cruise]] consist entirely of platforms that move or appear on and offscreen, while stages like [[Icicle Mountain]] and [[PAC-LAND]] scroll continuously up, to the side, or down. Other stages, such as [[Pokémon Stadium]], undergo partial transformations at certain intervals, while others, such as [[Castle Siege]] and [[Paper Mario]], cycle through complete transformations. Similarly, stages like [[Delfino Plaza]] and [[Skyloft]] will take players to various areas via moving platforms. [[Mushroomy Kingdom]] may be one of two stages either randomly or based on a player's input prior to the match. [[Tortimer Island]]'s, [[Gamer]]'s, [[Balloon Fight]]'s, [[Garden of Hope]]'s, and [[Minecraft World]]'s layouts are randomized to varying degrees for each battle as well.

Other stage elements include breakable barriers and platforms, such as the pillars of [[Luigi's Mansion]] and the stone floors of [[Skyworld]]; [[stage hazard]]s and [[enemies]], such as lasers, cars, and [[Klaptrap]]s; local items such as [[apple]]s; and interactive objects such as [[Barrel Cannon]]s and switches. While [[water]] has no effect on movement in ''Melee'' outside of the flowing river in [[Jungle Japes]], ''Brawl'' introduced [[swimming]]; a few stages, such as [[Delfino Plaza]], feature bodies of water that characters can swim in.

From ''Brawl'' onwards, the appearance of some items, namely [[crate]]s and [[barrel]]s, differs depending on the aesthetic style of the stage they appear on.

In [[Tournament legal|competitive]] play for every game, many tournament organizers prohibit the majority of stages (and in ''64''{{'}}s case, all but [[Dream Land|one]]) from being selected due to being considered disruptive, unfair, or unbalanced by many high-level players{{fact}} (see [[stage legality]]). ''Ultimate'' tournaments often also require stage hazards to be disabled.

 

The following does not include some single-player stages which can be playable with more than one player.

 

 

 

Some stages have different names in different games. The stage's name will be marked with the game's symbol to indicate which game had which name.

 

|align="left"|[[3D Land]]

|align="left"|{{symbol|smb|20px}}{{uv|Mario}}

|align="left"|[[Battlefield (disambiguation)|Battlefield]]{{GameIcon|SSBM}}{{GameIcon|SSBB}}{{GameIcon|SSB4}}{{GameIcon|SSBU}}<br/>[[Duel Zone]]{{GameIcon|SSB}}

|align="left" |{{symbol|ssb|20px}}{{uv|Super Smash Bros.}}<ref name="specialstages">In ''Melee'', this stage used the {{symbol|specialstages|15px}} Special Stages [[series symbol]] instead of the normal ''Super Smash Bros.'' one.</ref>

|align="left"|[[Fourside]]

|align="left"|[[Mario Bros.]]

 

 

[[File:SSB64 Stage Select.png|thumb|The stage select screen in ''Smash 64''.]]

There are nine versus stages in the original ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''; eight [[Starter stage|starters]] and one [[unlockable stage]]: Mushroom Kingdom, shown in '''bold'''.

{{GameIcon|SSB}} '''Stages'''

:{{symbol|smb|16px|suffix=preBrawl}} [[Peach's Castle]]

:{{symbol|dk|16px|suffix=preBrawl}} [[Kongo Jungle|Congo Jungle]]

:{{symbol|yoshi|16px|suffix=preBrawl}} [[Super Happy Tree|Yoshi's Island]]

:{{symbol|kirby|16px}} [[Dream Land]]

:{{symbol|fox|16px|suffix=preBrawl}} [[Sector Z]]

:{{symbol|pkmn|16px|suffix=preBrawl}} [[Saffron City]]

:{{symbol|smb|16px|suffix=preBrawl}} '''{{SSB|Mushroom Kingdom}}'''

There are 29 versus stages in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''; 18 [[Starter stage|starters]] and 11 unlockable stages, shown below in '''bold'''. The three past stages are unlockable. Unlike the other games, each stage has a greater location listed as its [[stage prefix]] rather than which game it is from.

{{GameIcon|SSBM}} '''Melee Stages'''

:{{symbol|specialstages|16px|l=Super Smash Bros. (universe)}} '''<small>Special Stages</small> {{SSBM|Battlefield}}'''

:{{symbol|ssb|16px}} '''<small>Special Stages</small> {{SSBM|Final Destination}}'''

:{{symbol|smb|16px|suffix=preBrawl}} <small>Mushroom Kingdom</small> [[Princess Peach's Castle]]

:{{symbol|smb|16px|suffix=preBrawl}} <small>Mushroom Kingdom</small> [[Rainbow Cruise]]

:{{symbol|smb|16px|suffix=preBrawl}} [[Mushroom Kingdom (SSBM)|<small>Mushroom</small> Kingdom]]

:{{symbol|dk|16px|suffix=preBrawl}} <small>DK Island</small> [[Kongo Falls|Kongo Jungle]]

:{{symbol|dk|16px|suffix=preBrawl}} <small>DK Island</small> [[Jungle Japes]]

:{{symbol|zelda|16px}} <small>Termina</small> [[Great Bay]]

:{{symbol|zelda|16px}} <small>Hyrule</small> [[Temple]]

:{{symbol|metroid|16px|suffix=preBrawl}} <small>Planet Zebes</small> [[Brinstar]]

:{{symbol|yoshi|16px|suffix=preBrawl}} <small>Yoshi’s Island</small> {{SSBM|Yoshi's Island}}

:{{symbol|yoshi|16px|suffix=preBrawl}} <small>Yoshi’s Island</small> [[Yoshi's Story]]

:{{symbol|kirby|16px}} <small>Dream Land</small> [[Fountain of Dreams]]

:{{symbol|kirby|16px}} <small>Dream Land</small> [[Green Greens]]

:{{symbol|fox|16px|suffix=preBrawl}} <small>Lylat System</small> [[Corneria]]