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In ''Mario Party Advance'', the term "microgame" can be applied to any small challenge given in that game's quests. As such, the microgames there may vary widely in style, purpose, and simplicity; completing a microgame typically rewards the player with a [[Gaddget]]. | In ''Mario Party Advance'', the term "microgame" can be applied to any small challenge given in that game's quests. As such, the microgames there may vary widely in style, purpose, and simplicity; completing a microgame typically rewards the player with a [[Gaddget]]. | ||
== Microgame Themes == | |||
Microgames in the ''WarioWare'' series are typically assigned to stages based on a specific theme. WarioWare Inc.'s employees will usually create microgames around themes that they find interesting, and nearly all of them have signature themes that they follow in multiple titles. | |||
Most stages in ''Twisted!'', ''Touched!'' and ''Smooth Moves'' are themed around variations of the title's main control scheme. These titles were released early into the lives of their respective hardware, and were intended to show the new gimmicks off. Despite this, these titles retain themes listed in ''italics'' below, with multiple control variations. | |||
Official named microgame themes include: | |||
*'''Intro Games''': These microgames are generally simple, meant to introduce the game's mechanics. This is one of [[Wario]]'s two signature themes, and typically involve him in some way. | |||
*'''Sports''': Microgames themed around various activities recognized as sports in the real world. This is [[Jimmy T.]]'s signature theme, though is is also used by [[Dr. Crygor]] and [[Young Cricket and Master Mantis]] in ''WarioWare Gold''. | |||
*'''Fantasy''' ('''Sci-Fi''' prior to ''WarioWare Gold''): Microgames with fantasy and/or sci-fi elements like magic, space, ninjas, and robots, or are generally unrealistic. The signature theme for [[Dribble and Spitz]], though [[Ashley and Red|Ashley]] and [[Orbulon]] also use the theme in ''Gold''. | |||
*'''That's Life''' ('''Strange''' prior to ''WarioWare Gold''): These microgames commonly depict normal everyday things, sometimes in a strange manner. This is [[Mona]]'s signature theme, though ''Gold'' also gives this theme to [[Penny]] and [[Kat and Ana]]. | |||
*'''''Nintendo''''': Microgames based on games and products developed by Nintendo. Every title has a handful of games based on the ''Mario'' franchise. It is the signature theme for [[9-Volt]], [[18-Volt]] and [[5-Volt]]. | |||
*'''''IQ''''': Microgames with extended timers. Microgames of this nature typically involve making the player think (hence the name) or objectives that take longer to complete. This is [[Orbulon]]'s signature theme. Starting in ''Touched!'', this theme has dissipated and microgames of this nature can be found in nearly every set (though a dedicated set still appears in ''DIY''). | |||
*'''Reality''': Microgames containing partially animated photos. Despite the name, these microgames are not necessarily more realistic than others. This theme only appears in ''Mega Microgame$!/Mega Party Game$!'', where it is hosted by Dr. Crygor. | |||
*'''Nature''': Microgames themed around animals and (usually) plants. The signature theme for Kat and Ana. | |||
*'''Pop-Up''': These microgames only appear in ''Twisted!'' and ''Gold'', and have particularly short time limits. This is the signature theme for [[Fronk]], and, like Wario's games, always involves his kind. | |||
*'''Mic''': Exclusive to ''Touched!'' and ''Gold'', these microgames involve blowing into the microphone on the Nintendo DS/3DS. It is [[Mike]]'s signature theme. | |||
*'''Food''': Microgames themed around various food items and related things. This is Ashley's signature theme. | |||
*'''High Tech''': Microgames themed around modern and futuristic technology. It is Dr. Crygor's theme in ''Get It Together!'', replacing the Reality theme. | |||
*'''Culture''': These microgames are themed around landmarks, cultural items and traditions from around the real world. It is Orbulon's theme in ''Get It Together!'', replacing the IQ theme. | |||
*'''''Anything Goes''''' ('''All Good''' in ''WarioWare: Smooth Moves''<ref>[https://www.mariowiki.com/List_of_WarioWare:_Smooth_Moves_quotes#Tiny_Wario_2 Temple of Form description for Tiny Wario's set]</ref>): Wario's second signature theme also involves him in all the microgames; otherwise, they have nothing in common. These microgames usually insert Wario into one of the other themes, and are meant to be the most challenging of all. In later games, this set is listed under an alternate form or copy of Wario, though the original is the one who developed them. | |||
== Lists of microgames == | == Lists of microgames == | ||