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'''Spa Pits''' is a [[Beginner]] [[map]] in ''[[Bloons TD 6]]'', introduced in {{BTD6 version|48.0}}. It is a spa-themed rendition of [[Tar Pits]] from ''[[Bloons TD 5]]'', but set in a stony tropical environment with hot springs, palm trees, and other plant life.

*All the loops are joined into a single path, with new sections around the pool in the middle connecting them. The Bloons enter from the upper half of the top-left pool and take a full clockwise loop around the bottom-left pool, then the topmost pool, then the bottom-right pool, then the top-right pool, then exit from the other half of the top-left pool, taking partial anti-clockwise loops around the middle in between each loop.

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Interacting with the loose rocks blocking the four inactive entrances/exits, in the order indicated by the number of scratch marks on the rocks (bottom-left, top-right, top, bottom-right), causes a prompt to appear asking "Make map heaps harder?". If confirmed, the path around the center pit will disappear, splitting the layout back into five small clockwise loops utilized by all five entrances/exits, and the five outer hot springs turn into tar, which renders them unusable for tower placement and [[sell]]s any towers that were originally placed in the water. While now unused by the Bloons, the path around the center pit is still considered a valid location for on-track projectiles such as [[Bloon Trap (BTD6)|Bloon Traps]]. [[Sauda (BTD6)|Sauda]]'s Sword Charge is modified when the secret is enabled; it now only uses the five short lanes instead of the long single lane.

 

The harder version is based on its layout in the {{mobile version of|Bloons TD 5}}, unlike in the {{flash version|Bloons TD 5}}, where the paths alternate directions based on the round and the pits can be placed on.

Spa Pits is considered to be the 3rd easiest map in BTD6, only behind [[Logs]] and [[Resort]]. It is extremely long, has plenty of overlap, and has a compact layout that allows towers to maximize their pierce and range. However, the somewhat lackluster space for towers prevents it from being optimal for [[Freeplay]]. Water towers excel further on this map, thanks to the central water space. As a result, water-based strategies are highly recommended, though a great variety of strategies work. Save at least one of the spots adjacent to the central pool for a {{B|Monkey Village|BTD6}}, as {{B|Jungle Drums|BTD6}} is an extremely versatile upgrade that is pivotal for all strategies. With general guidelines, Spa Pits can be beaten easily.

|Flagship transitions smoothly from its two preceding upgrades, {{B|Destroyer|BTD6}} and {{B|Aircraft Carrier|BTD6}}. It has incredible damage output for its cost, wiping out the mid-game and early late-game with ease, and on this map covering each region of the map with little trouble. It's recommended to support it with [[Admiral Brickell (BTD6)|Admiral Brickell]], which boosts its DPS and also improves saveup from [[Destroyer (BTD6)|Destroyer]], and use the 5-2-0 crosspath for higher DPS and utilize rapid-fire grapes. If using it, spamming Destroyers buffed by {{B|Permanent Brew|BTD6}} fully guarantees victory in all game modes.

|If placed around the middle of the central pool, Reactor provides almost guaranteed decamo around almost anywhere around the map and performs solid mid-game cleanup. This also applies to [[Energizer (BTD6)|Energizer]], which does cecent cleanup while pairing very well with Admiral Brickell and water-focused strategies.

|The compact map layout allows the pierce of Orca's thrashes to be maximized, greatly enhancing Orca's effectiveness. The long track length also gives plenty of time for the sporadic Bloon leaks that it tends to leave to be cleaned up, with towers such as {{B|The Bloon Solver|BTD6}}, {{B|Prince of Darkness|BTD6}}, and {{B|Perma-Spike|BTD6}} serving this purpose well. Merge [[Great White]]s to the main Orca to reach Power 64, which is required for maximized power, allowing Orca to drag in {{B|ZOMG|BTD6}}s and {{B|DDT|BTD6}}s while having the most powerful thrash possible.

The hard version is significantly harder, not only due to the very short lanes, but also still retains Beginner hero leveling (i.e. slowest leveling rate). Early-game is currently impossible on normal CHIMPS rules, but with Co-Op starting cash it's manageable (it's possible with as low as $700 starting cash for two Subs).

For CHIMPS, its late-game focuses on [[Admiral Brickell (BTD6)|Admiral Brickell]] with [[Carrier Flagship (BTD6)|Carrier Flagship]], multiple [[Aircraft Carrier (BTD6)|Aircraft Carrier]]s, [[Snowstorm (BTD6)|Snowstorm]], and [[Glue Storm (BTD6)|Glue Storm]].<!--there is a "by giving his sub 4 extra range units" by PaulXD, but is it still addable? https://www.reddit.com/r/btd6/comments/1jqukpk/tar_pits_chimps_has_been_beaten_by_paulxd_by/-->

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