Microgame

Microgames are shorter versions of mini-games appearing in the WarioWare series. The average microgame is 8 beats (about 4 seconds) long, but Orbulon's, which usually require thinking, would often be 16 beats (8 seconds) long. Each WarioWare, Inc. developer typically has a different style or control type of microgame.

The term "microgame" is, according to Mario Party Advance ' s manual, also applied to any small challenge given in that game's quests. As such, the microgames of Mario Party Advance can be very varying in style, purpose, and simplicity; completing a microgame typically rewards the player with a Gaddget.

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, the WarioWare stage is made up of a series of microgames.

Lists of microgames are available for the following WarioWare games:
 * WarioWare, Inc.: Minigame Mania and Mega Party Game$!
 * WarioWare: Twisted!
 * WarioWare: Touched!
 * WarioWare: Smooth Moves
 * WarioWare: D.I.Y.