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afterlife
The fight takes place in one of the three kingdoms of the afterlife (heaven, hell, purgatory) or a variation of either.
Netherrealm
Mortal Kombat Vs. DC Universe
ancient_civilization
Takes place during ancient times (Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, etc.)
Challenge of the Gods
SoulCalibur: Broken Destiny
animalia
Applies to arenas in which one or more animals can be seen.
River Village (Brazil)
Darkstalkers
Vampire (JPN)
artwork
Wall-based artwork (paintings, murals, etc) is on display here.
Edo
Samurai Shodown 2
Shin Samurai Spirits (JPN), Jin Saulabi Spirits: Saulabi Tuhon (KOR)
aviation
Presence of aircraft and other flying structures. They may make an appearance in the background or the characters may actually be on or inside one.
Plane for the South
Outfoxies, The
bamboo
Bamboo trees grow here.
Japan (Forest)
World Heroes 2
bonus_stage
This stage is associated with an extra objective outside of the main game.
Bonus Stage
Samurai Shodown
Samurai Spirits (JPN)
boss_stage
This stage serves primarily as the domain for one or more boss characters (although other characters may be fought here).
Cell Ring
Super Dragon Ball Z
Chō Dragon Ball Z (alt. kanji reading)
breakable_objects
Applies to arenas with objects such as crates, barrels, etc. that can be smashed without too much effort.
Planet Namek
Super Dragon Ball Z
Chō Dragon Ball Z (alt. kanji reading)
bridge
The fight takes place on, near, or underneath a bridge.
Bridge
Cardinal Syn
buddha
Features visual representation of a venerable Buddha, whether it be the traditional Siddhartha Gautama, or the "fat/laughing Buddha" known as Hotei or Budai.
Edo
Kabuki Klash
Tengai Makyō Shinden (JPN)
cameos
Applies to arenas with cameo appearances by one or more characters from other games.
Metro City B-Ball Court
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
Garō Densetsu: City of the Wolves
capacity_crowd
The background contains much more than the usual six or seven onlookers--the fight is observed by hundreds of people, likely in stadium seating.
Death Match - Hair Splitting Battle
World Heroes
carousel
mounted animals (or seats) go round and round.
cave
The battleground is an underground space enclosed by earth or stone, either natural or man-made.
Cave
Virtua Fighter 4
circus
Battle takes place at a circus or carnival.
Circus
Outfoxies, The
clockwork
Applies to arenas with objects such as gears, a mechanical clock or any device that operates in a similar fashion.
London, Great Britain 2
Fatal Fury Special
Garou Densetsu Special (JPN)
construction
The battle takes place in or near a building that is in the process of being built. Steel girders and brawny men with hard hats are likely sights.
North America: Skyscraper Under Construction
Super Street Fighter 4
Super Street Fighter IV
corpses
Hey kids, wanna see a dead body?
crashed_vehicles
One or more crashed vehicles are visible in the background of the arena.
Stirring Ruins
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
Garō Densetsu: City of the Wolves
dark_interior
Indoor setting that has little to no light
Genetic Biolab
Dead or Alive Dimensions
desert
An arid landform known for its extreme temperatures, low precipitation, and largely devoid of flora and fauna.
Edo
Kabuki Klash
Tengai Makyō Shinden (JPN)
dinosaurs
The terrible lizards of prehistory loom in the background, either live or on display in a museum setting.
Jurassic Period
World Heroes Perfect
dlc_stage
A stage delivered to the consumer after the game's release via download. May also be offered as a pre-order incentive.
Stirring Ruins
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
Garō Densetsu: City of the Wolves
environmental_hazard
It's not just your opponent you have to worry about...the surrounding environment also poses a threat to the player in some way. It can range from a edge of the arena to deadly traps.
Hot Zone
Dead or Alive 5
fetus
Embryonic imagery is popular shorthand in visual media for the gestation stages of eldritch abominations.
Mount Osore
Samurai Shodown 2
Shin Samurai Spirits (JPN), Jin Saulabi Spirits: Saulabi Tuhon (KOR)
Fetus of God
Vampire Savior
fog
A mist or fog pervades the atmosphere.
Factory
King of Fighters '95, The
food_vendor
Someone or something in the back is providing food to these people!
Philanthropy Park
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
Garō Densetsu: City of the Wolves
forest
Any area with a high density of trees. It can include variations such as taigas, rainforests, and temperate forests.
Jungle
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Smash-Up
garden
A plot of land set aside for displaying and cultivating plants
Secret Garden
Tekken 5
glass
There is a large presence of glass objects or surfaces in this arena.
DOATEC HK
Dead or Alive 3
graffiti
Surfaces in this area have been vandalized with images or lettering.
Beach
Tekken 4
grassland
Area where vegetation is dominated by grass and other herbaceous plants
Green Hill Zone
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Dairantou Smash Brothers X (JPN)
graveyard
The fight takes place in a graveyard (complete with tombstones, eerie music, etc.)
Graveyard
Mortal Kombat Vs. DC Universe
haunted
The arena shows common signs of paranormal activity, like objects being moved by an unseen force, spirits of dead and apparitions.
Graveyard (Australia)
Darkstalkers
Vampire (JPN)
industrial
A factory, plant, mill or any other place used to manufacture or process goods on a large scale.
Industrial Park
Tekken 2
japanese_castle
A Japanese-style fortress is visible in the background.
Burai Zenin
Dead or Alive 2
mountain
Mountains can be seen in background or the battle actually takes place on a mountain.
The Summit
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
Garō Densetsu: City of the Wolves
moving
The surface the fighters are standing on is in motion, displaying a constantly changing background. Often an elevator or raft.
Flow
Dead or Alive 5
on_a_boat
Takes place on or nearby a prominent boat.
Off the Barbary Coast - 1566 AD
Eternal Champions (CD)
on_fire
There is a presence of fire burning in the background.
Death Match - Fire Battle
World Heroes
performing_arts
The fighting takes place on or near a stage set aside for performing arts such as dancing, music, and theater.
The Great Opera
Dead or Alive 2
place_of_worship
Can be a church, temple, pagoda, cathedral, synagogue, or any structure that is used for a religious function
Sanctuary
Dead or Alive 5
poolside
Fighting by the pool
practice_stage
An arena, largely nondescript in most cases, that functions normally as a training facility for the player. May or may not be accessible during normal gameplay.
Training Arena
Barbarian
Warrior Blade: Rastan vs. Barbarian
prehistoric
Takes place during prehistoric times.
The Stone Age
World Heroes Perfect
real_location
The fight takes place in an actual location (Neo Geo Land, Victoria Harbour, Kowloon Park, etc.)
Ayuthaya Ruins (Thailand)
Street Fighter 2
rooftop
Battles take place on the rooftop of a building.
Sky Temple
Mortal Kombat: Deception
Mortal Kombat: Mystification
ruins
A battle in the ruins of some building.
Pancratium
Dead or Alive 2
sewer
The stage takes place in a sewer.
Sewer
King of Fighters '99, The
skulls
Arena contain skulls or artistic depiction of skulls (such as painting or sculpture).
Shengo Village, Trinidad - 1802 AD
Eternal Champions (CD)
skyscraper
characterized by tall multi-story buildings
Medici Tower
Skullgirls
spikes
This arena features sharp, pointy projections.
Circle of Horns
Weaponlord
squared_circle
Battle takes place inside (or immediately next to) the four corners of a boxing/wrestling ring.
Boxing Gym
Art of Fighting 2
Ryūko no Ken 2 (JPN)
storm
Inclement weather is occurring, characterized by rain or periodic flashes of lightning.
Kingdom of Prussia
Samurai Shodown 2
Shin Samurai Spirits (JPN), Jin Saulabi Spirits: Saulabi Tuhon (KOR)
street_fight
A literal street fight in an urban setting.
Mountain Road
Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden
the_distant_future
This stage exists in an era that takes place some time after the game's release date. This does not count if a majority or the entirety of the game takes place in the future.
Syrian Desert Refinery - 2030 AD
Eternal Champions (CD)
torii
A Japanese gate, commonly found at an entrance or within a Shinto shrine
Kyoto in Bloom
Dead or Alive Dimensions
toriimon
Arena contains the Torii style of Japanese gate, associated with Shinto. Often red.
training
a gym, dojo, or any place where people gather hone their skills and improve their physical fitness
Fitness Club
Art of Fighting 2
Ryūko no Ken 2 (JPN)
trainspotting
The fight takes place on or near a train, or some other railroad vehicle.
The Industrial Revolution
World Heroes Perfect
transition
Some function of this stage allows players to travel to a completely new stage.
DOATEC HK
Dead or Alive 3
underwater
Arena is submerged in water, either enclosed in a windowed setting or floating with the fishes.
Atlantis
Justice League Task Force
Blacknoah '98
King of Fighters '98, The
volcanic
Lava and/or volcanoes are visible in this stage.
Underground
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Smash-Up
water_floor
The floor of this arena is water, likely resulting in shadows replaced by reflections of splash effects.
Togakushi
Kabuki Klash
Tengai Makyō Shinden (JPN)
waterfall
A waterfall is visible in the background.
Falls
Kensei
Bugi (JPN)
waterside
Fights take place beside a stretch of water, such as a river, lake, or ocean.
Black Tail 7th Wharf
Rumble Fish 2, The
western_castle
A European-style castle is visible in the background.
Castle Courtyard
Deadliest Warrior
wetland
Area of land that saturated with moisture, may be covered with bodies of shallow water. Can include swamps, bogs, and marshes.
Togakushi
Kabuki Klash
Tengai Makyō Shinden (JPN)
winter
The battle takes place during the winter, complete with snow.
Jyurakudai Villa - Virgin Snow
SoulCalibur 4
SoulCalibur IV

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