Form Stones

The Form Stones

The Form Stones are major objects featured in WarioWare: Move It! They are stones in the form of Nintendo Switch Joy-Con used as the control method for the entire game, equivalent to the Form Baton and the Balance Stone from WarioWare: Smooth Moves. The introduction cutscene reveals that a deity only known as the Voice from above gave the stones to the people of Caresaway Island, who danced with the stones to calm any form of evil that existed. When the WarioWare, Inc. staff arrive at the island, each member is given a pair of Form Stones. Unimpressed with the offering, Wario throws them away, causing a chain-reaction of events that launches him towards the island's shrine. He is chased away by the Woods Watchers, and accepts the stones when he escapes. Form Stones can also be used for making Sacred Poses, as seen in Second-Chance Stances to continue the game and Short Breaks during intermissions after bosses, though the latter do not affect the gameplay.

Forms

The different forms

Like in WarioWare: Smooth Moves, the Form Stones are held in a variety of Forms, which dictate how microgames are played. Two Forms return from WarioWare: Smooth Moves, "Big Cheese" and "Tug-of-War". "The Diner" also returns, but is renamed to "Choo Choo". The Joy-Con positions for "Knight", "Tug-Of-War", "Ba-KAW", "Fashionista", "Crocodile", and "Archer" differ for left-handed and right-handed players.

Choo Choo

Choo Choo

In-game text

• English

The Voice from above speaks:
"Hold your Form Stones in your hands, keep your arms close to your sides, and bend your elbows at a right angle. Your thumbs must be on top."
The Voice saw that the people were unready and had them brace themselves for anything. This is the origin of Choo Choo, a Form to survive an absurd endeavor.

• Japanese

Script

"ニギリ持ちをしたまま、脇を締め、肘を直角に曲げよ。親指をうえにするのだ。"
と神様はおっしゃいました。
神様は迷える人々を並べて紐で囲い、先頭に立ってを導きになりました。これが『シュッポッポ』の起源であり、すべてのカマエの始まりでもあります。

Romanization

"Nigiri mochi o shita mama, waki o shime, hiji o chokkaku ni mage yo. Oyayubi o ue ni suru noda."
To kamisama wa osshaimashita.
Kamisama wa mayoeru hitobito o narabete himo de kakoi, sentō ni tatte o michibiki ni narimashita. Korega "shuppoppo" no kigendeari, subete no kamae no hajimari demo arimasu.

Translation

"Perform a Grip Hold, tighten your sides, and bend your elbows at a right angle. Your thumbs must be on top."
This is what the Voice has said.
The Voice lined up those who were lost and surrounded them with ropes, then stood at the front of the line to guide them. This is the origin of "Choo Choo," as well as the basis of all Forms.

• Spanish (NOA)

La Voz celestial anuncia:
"Sujeta las poserocas en las manos con los brazos pegados al cuerpo y dobla los codos en ángulo recto. Pon los pulgares arriba".
La Voz se percató de los peligros del camino y pidió que todos se preparasen para acelerar. He aquí el origen de la Locomotora, la pose para sobrevivir una absurda misión.

Translation

The heavenly Voice announces:
"Hold the Form Stones in your hands with your arms attached to your body and bend your elbows in a right angle. Put your thumbs on top".
The Voice became aware of the journey's dangers and ordered that everyone prepared themselves to go quickly. Herein lies the origin of Choo Choo, the Form to survive an absurd mission.

• Korean

신께서는 이렇게 말씀하셨습니다.
“움켜잡기를 한 채로 겨드랑이를 조이고, 팔꿈치를 직각으로 구부리거라. 엄지가 위로 와야 한다.”
신께서는 길 잃은 사람들을 줄로 에워싼 다음 선두에 서서 그들을 이끄셨습니다. 이게 바로 「칙칙폭폭」의 기원이자, 모든 자세의 시초입니다.

Microgames and hosts

Microgame	Host(s)	Glyph (if applicable)	Microgame	Host(s)	Glyph (if applicable)
About-Face	Wario	N/A	Bell Chorus	Wario	N/A
Bucket Brigade	Wario	N/A	Cheers!	Wario	N/A
Code Dependency	Wario	N/A	Cutting Board	Wario	N/A
Jailbreak	Wario	N/A	Locomotion	Wario	N/A
Loose Drawers	Wario	N/A	Speed Skate	Wario	N/A
Stony Look	Wario	N/A	The Way I Like It	Wario	N/A
Boss: Octoblocker	Wario	N/A	Batter Up (Multiplayer)	Mona	N/A
Presents of Mine (Multiplayer)	Ashley & Red	N/A	Gotcha!	Dribble & Spitz
Insecticide	Dribble & Spitz		Keeping Count	Dribble & Spitz
Pincer Attack	Dribble & Spitz		The Write Way	Dribble & Spitz
Window Washer	Dribble & Spitz		Paper Mario: The Origami King (Level 3)	9-Volt	N/A
Pilotwings	9-Volt		Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island	9-Volt	N/A
Chopsticks Champ	Volcano Wario	N/A

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning	Note(s)	Ref.
Japanese	シュッポッポ Shuppoppo	Choo Choo		[?]
Chinese (Simplified)	火车头 Huǒchētóu	Locomotive		[?]
Chinese (Traditional)	火車頭 Huǒchētóu			[?]
Dutch	Treintje	Choo-choo train		[?]
French	Tchou-tchou	Choo Choo		[?]
German	Lokomotive	Locomotive		[?]
Italian	Locomotiva	Locomotive		[?]
Korean	칙칙폭폭 Chikchikpokpok	Choo Choo		[?]
Spanish	Locomotora	Locomotive		[?]

Sky Stretch

Sky Stretch

In-game text

• English

The Voice from above speaks:
"Perform a Grip Hold, then raise both hands high above your head, as if dangling from monkey bars."
When the Voice awoke and performed the Sky Stretch, its arms reached up through the clouds. Everyone on the island could see them for miles, blocking out a beautiful sunrise.

• Japanese

Script

"ニギリ持ちをした両手を天高く伸ばし、鉄棒をつかむようにかまえるのだ。"
と神様はおっしゃいました。
神様がお目覚めとともみノビアガリをなさると、両腕は曇を突きぬけ、そのお姿は島のどこからでも拝めたと言います。

Romanization

"Nigiri mochi o shita ryōte o ten takaku nobashi, tetsubō o tsukamu yō ni kamaeru noda."
To kamisama wa osshaimashita.
Kamisama ga o mezame to tomomi nobiagari o nasaru to, ryōude wa kumo o tsukinuke, sono o sugata wa shima no doko kara demo ogameta to iimasu.

Translation

"Perform a Grip Hold and stretch your hands high into the sky, as if grasping a metal bar."
This is what the Voice has said.
It is said that when the Voice woke up and performed the Sky Stretch, its arms pierced through the clouds, and his figure could be seen from anywhere on the island.

• Spanish (NOA)

La Voz celestial anuncia:
"Sujeta las poserocas y levanta las manos por encima de la cabeza, como si fueras a colgarte de una barra".
La Voz se despertó con un sobresalto e hizo un Manos arriba. Sus brazos atravesaron las mismas nubes. En la isla, todo el mundo se preguntaba qué era lo que no dejaba ver el amanecer...

Translation

The heavenly Voice announces:
"Hold the Form Stones and raise your hands above your head, as if you were hanging off of a bar".
The Voice woke up with a start and performed a Sky Stretch. Its arms pierced through the clouds. On the island, everyone wondered what was it that was not letting them see the sunrise...

• Korean

신께서는 이렇게 말씀하셨습니다.
“움켜잡기를 한 양팔을 하늘 높이 뻗어 철봉을 잡는 듯한 자세를 취하거라.”
잠에서 깨어난 신께서 기지개를 켜실 때, 양팔이 구름을 뚫고 나가는 모습을 섬 어디서든 볼 수 있었다고 합니다.

Microgames and hosts

Microgame	Host(s)	Microgame	Host(s)
Badger Burrow	Mona	Biggest Fan	Mona
Denied!	Mona	Gold Digger	Mona
Helping Hands	Mona	Seaweedy	Mona
Snowball Fight	Mona	Star Light, Star Bright	Mona
Synchronized Swim	Mona	Throw-In	Mona
Wiper Wave	Mona	Boss: Candle Bear	Mona
Cake Flower (Multiplayer)	Kat & Ana	Paper Mario: The Origami King (Levels 1 & 2)	9-Volt

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning	Note(s)	Ref.
Japanese	ノビアガリ Nobiagari	Stretch and raise		[?]
Chinese (Simplified)	伸懒腰 Shēn lǎnyāo	Stretch		[?]
Chinese (Traditional)	伸懶腰 Shēn lǎnyāo			[?]
Dutch	Reik omhoog	Reach up		[?]
French	Haut les mains	Hands up		[?]
German	Hände hoch	Hands up		[?]
Italian	Mani al cielo	Hands to the sky		[?]
Korean	기지개 Gijigae	Stretch		[?]
Spanish	Manos arriba	Hands up		[?]

Knight

Knight

Oh, I see! (JP·CN) / Fist Tower (KR)

Left & right icons

In-game text

• English

The Voice from above speaks:
"Perform a Grip Hold with your hands stacked atop one another. Your dominant hand should be on top."
The Voice saw its people were defenseless, so it gave them a sword. After a few mishaps, it also gave them this Form so they knew not to hold the pointy end.

• Japanese

Script

"ニギリ持ちをした両手を身体の前でかさねよ。利き手をうえにするのだ。"
と神様はおっしゃいました。
木から椰子の実が落ちるところをご覧になった神様は、静かにこのカマエをとり、この世のすべてを理解なさいました。

Romanization

"Nigiri mochi o shita ryōte o karada no mae de kasane yo. Kikite o ue ni suru noda."
To kamisama wa osshaimashita.
Ki kara yashi no mi ga ochiru tokoro o goran ni natta kamisama wa, shizukani kono kamae o tori, konoyo no subete o rikai nasaimashita.

Translation

"Perform a Grip Hold with your hands in front of your body. Place your dominant hand on top."
This is what the Voice has said.
When the Voice saw a coconut falling from the tree, it quietly performed this Form, making sense of everything in this world.

• Spanish (NOA)

La Voz celestial anuncia:
"Sujeta las poserocas colocando una mano sobre la otra. Pon la mano dominante encima".
La Voz vio que su pueblo estaba indefenso, así que les entregó una espada. Tras una serie de percances, también les entregó esta pose... para que aprendieran a no agarrar la espada por la hoja.

Translation

The heavenly Voice announces:
"Hold the Form Stones placing one hand above the other. Put your dominant hand on top".
The Voice saw that its people were defenseless, so it gave them a sword. After a series of mishaps, it also sent them this Form... so that they would learn to not grab the sword by the blade.

• Korean

신께서는 이렇게 말씀하셨습니다.
“움켜잡기를 한 양손을 몸 앞에서 쌓아 올리거라. 주로 쓰는 손이 위에 와야 한다.”
신께서는 혼자 끊임없이 탑을 쌓으시다가 야자열매가 떨어지는 소리를 듣고 정신을 번쩍 차리셨다고 합니다.