The best custom stages in Smash Ultimate so far

The fan-favorite Stage Builder feature is finally back in Smash Ultimate. The feature has been significantly revamped from its Brawl and Smash 4 incarnations. It now allows multiple decorative layers, custom moving platforms, black holes, bombs, and more.

The sky is the limit in terms of stages. Despite only being out for a short time, the Smash community has created hundreds of amazing (and bizarre) new fighting arenas. Here are some of our favorites:

The best custom stages in Smash Ultimate so far

5. Waluigi’s Tears

Many Nintendo fans were disappointed about Waluigi being left off the Smash Bros roster once again. Fans of the purple trickster made their displeasure known by spamming Twitter, gaining the annoyance and curiosity of the Smash fanbase at large. Now, Waluigi finally joins the battle… as a stage. While crying. Take it or leave it.

• Name: Crying Wal
• Creator: Liggy
• ID: 6XT2LXCQ

4. Metal Cavern

A remake of the Metal Mario boss stage from the original Super Smash Bros, Metal Cavern is a fun stage to play in its own right. The jagged design and floating platform make this stage a fun pick for competitors and casual players alike. Combined with the rockin’ Metal Cavern music, this stage will make you want to bust out your Nintendo 64. Still, the stage isn’t quite complete without Metal Mario’s CLANG CLANG CLANG CLANG…

• Name: Metal Cavern
• Creator: Torterra13
• ID: 5F3N6NPB

3. Smash 64 Intro Desk

3..2..1..GO!

The desk from the beginning of the iconic Smash 64 intro is finally a playable stage.

The stage uses background and foreground layers very effectively to accurately recreate the layout and color palette of the desk. Though Master Hand is nowhere to be seen, this stage is a nostalgia-fueled blast.

• Name: Smash 64 Desk
• Creator: G-SUS
• ID: BY4K8Y68

2. Snakes and Ladders

The classic board game Snakes and Ladders has been creatively remade in the Stage Builder. Using the bomb block as both a switch and a spinner, players can actually play through a version of the game.

This stage is a testament to the creativity of the Smash community, and we can’t wait to see what else they’ll come up with.

• Name: Snakes & Ladders
• Creator: Rainter
• ID: LW8WDS70

1. Smashketball

This Stage Builder classic has come in many forms, but we think Luke’s version is the most fun take on the Smashketball idea. In Smashketball, players try to launch their opponents into the hoops (cannons) to score points.

Smashketball provides a fun spin on the traditional Smash experience, and there’s nothing more satisfying than slam dunking your friend to their doom.

• Name: Smashket-Ball
• Creator: Luke
• ID: 1CPHDTB0

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What Smash Ultimate custom stages are your favorite so far? Have you made any? Let us know!