Variety Towers
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TheVariety Towers, known as theElephant Buildings inWarioWare: Smooth Moves, are a group of sidemodes found in theWarioWare series. They consist of three or four towers, each proposing a challenge to the player. They can be unlocked after beating the main mode or by completing a previous tower with a certain score. Most of these towers are provided to the player as an additional challenge, though inWarioWare: Get It Together!, they are visited during the story whenWario and his crew are looking forRed,Master Mantis andLulu. InWarioWare: Move It!, the backgrounds are temples, instead of towers.
Most games featuring the Variety Towers have a motif around an animal:
- Mega Microgame$!: Pig
- Twisted!: Monkey
- Touched!: Bear
- Smooth Moves: Elephant
- Gold: Lion (All Mixed Up), Crocodile (Thrill Ride), Eagle (Super Hard)
- Get It Together!: Gorilla
- Move It!: Hippo (All Mixed Up), Tiger (Super Hard), Snake (Thrill Ride), Flamingo (Double Act)
The intermission stage of the Variety Towers are generally the same, consisting of the inside of an elevator with the animal (or its face) on the doors, which open to reveal the microgame. If the player wins, the animal shows a happy emotion. If the player loses, the animal is angry or dazed, and a life is lost.
Gameplay[edit]
All Mixed Up[edit]
All Mixed Up (known asEasy inWarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!,Skyscraper inWarioWare: Twisted!, andMonster Megamix inWarioWare: Touched!) is the first Variety Tower the player encounters. In this tower, the player has to play a series of microgames, increasing in speed and difficulty, like in the main game. While regular microgames appear, boss microgames do not, so it is impossible to earn lives.WarioWare: Smooth Moves is an exception; in this version, a boss microgame appears every 100 games.
InWarioWare Gold, the color of the building changes depending on the microgame that is coming up: yellow for microgames with the Mash control type, blue for microgames with the Twist control type, and red for microgames with the Touch control type, and white for microgames with the Mic control type. There are five versions of All Mixed Up inWarioWare Gold, differentiated by the name of an input. The first three, Mash, Twist, and Touch, only have microgames with the control type corresponding to the mode's input appear. The fourth version is Ultra, where almost any non- Boss Game microgame can appear. Prior to each microgame, a guide will show and announce the inputs of the next microgame, and the building changes color as well. Finally, there is Ultra: No Guide, which is similar to Ultra but removes the guide and prevents the building from changing colors. Instead, the colors are always black and gray, and in addition the outlines are white.
The building itself is known as theVariety Tower inWarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!, theMixed Up Building inWarioWare: Smooth Moves, and theTemple of All Mixed Up inWarioWare: Move It!
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ごちゃまぜ[?] Gochamaze | Mixed | |
| おきらく[1]:3:19:29 Okiraku | Easy | WarioWare Inc.: Mega Microgame$! | |
| Chinese | 混合[?] Hùnhé | Mix | |
| Dutch | Chaos[?] | - | |
| French | Tout mélangé[?] | All Mixed | |
| German | Bunte Mischung[?] | Colorful Mix | |
| Italian | Misto[?] | Mixed | |
| Korean | 뒤죽박죽[?] Dwijugbagjug | Topsy-turvy | |
| Russian | Все подряд[?] Vse podryad | All in a Row | |
| Spanish | A lo loco[?] | All Over the Place |
- Variety Tower
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | バラエティー タワー[1]:3:22:28 Baraetī Tawā | Variety Tower |
Super Hard[edit]
Super Hard (known asHard inWarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$! andWarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$!,Tower inWarioWare: Twisted!, andGnarly Mix inWarioWare: Touched!) is one of the Variety Towers the player plays. Depending on the game, it can be the second, third, or final tower faced. In this tower, the microgames do not increase in difficulty. However, the game starts at avery fast speed, giving the player very little time to react to and complete the microgames. Prior toWarioWare: Touched!, themicrogames' music did not rise in pitch while they were sped up.
inWarioWare Gold, there are four versions of this mode: Mash, Twist, Touch, and Ultra. These function identically to their counterparts in All Mixed Up.
The building itself is known as theBuilding of Thrills inWarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!, theSuper Hard Building inWarioWare: Smooth Moves,Super Hard Tower inWarioWare: Get It Together!, and theTemple of Super Hard inWarioWare: Move It!
Playing as18-Volt inGamer fromGame & Wario allows access to a similar BALLOON FIGHTER mode known asUltra Speed. Much like other incarnations of Super Hard, Ultra Speed has the player start at a very fast speed, while the microgames remain at the first difficulty level.
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | げきむず[2] Gekimuzu | Very Difficult | |
| Chinese(Simplified) | 超难[?] Chāo nán | Super Difficult | |
| Chinese(Traditional) | 超難[?] Chāo nán | Super Difficult | |
| Dutch | Supermoeilijk[?] | Super Difficult | |
| French | Super difficile[?] | Super Difficult | |
| German | Superschwierig[?] | Super Hard | |
| Korean | 왕어려움[?] Wang-eolyeoum | King's Difficulty | |
| Russian | Суперсложные[?] Superslozhnyye | Super Complex | |
| Spanish | Hiperdifícil[?] | Hyper Difficult |
- Building of Thrills
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | エキサイティング ビル[2] Ekisaitingu Biru | Exciting Building |
Thrill Ride[edit]
Thrill Ride (known asThrilling inWarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$! andWarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$!,Mansion inWarioWare: Twisted!,Hardcore Mix inWarioWare: Touched!, andSudden Death inWarioWare: Smooth Moves) is one of the Variety Towers the player faces. Depending on the game, it can be the second, third, or final tower unlocked. In this tower, the game does not increase in speed. However, the microgames are all on their third difficulty level (second difficulty level inWarioWare: Touched!) and the player only has one life, making any mistake an instantGame Over. InWarioWare Gold, the microgames are also played at a slightly increased speed.
inWarioWare Gold, there are four versions of this mode: Mash, Twist, Touch, and Ultra. These function identically to their counterparts in All Mixed Up.
The building itself is known as the1 Chance Mansion inWarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!, theSudden Death Building inWarioWare: Smooth Moves,Thrill Ride Tower inWarioWare: Get It Together!, and theTemple of Thrill Ride inWarioWare: Move It!
Playing as18-Volt inGamer fromGame & Wario allows access to a similar BALLOON FIGHTER mode known asHardcore. Much like other incarnations of Thrilling, Hardcore has the player start with only one life, while the microgames are at the third difficulty level.
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | スリリング[1]:3:37:40 Suriringu | Thrilling | |
| Chinese(Simplified) | 紧张[?] Jǐnzhāng | Tension | |
| Chinese(Traditional) | 緊張[?] Jǐnzhāng | Tension | |
| Dutch | Overlevingsstrijd[?] | Survival Battle | |
| French | Mort subite[?] | Sudden Death | |
| German | Nervenkitzel[?] | Thrill | |
| Italian | Sfida mortale[?] | Deadly Challenge | |
| Korean | 스릴덩어리[?] Seulildeong Eoli | Thrillseeker | |
| Russian | Бешеная гонка[?] Beshenaya gonka | Crazy Race | |
| Spanish | Muerte súbita[?] | Sudden Death |
- 1 Chance Mansion
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ワンヂャンス マンション[1]:3:38:10 Wanjansu Manshon | One-Chance Mansion |
Total Boss[edit]
Total Boss is a Variety Tower that only appears inWarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!, unlocked at the same time as All Mixed Up. All boss microgames appear in this tower, cycling in order, with each one being required to complete in order to challenge the next one. Despite boss microgames appearing, players do not earn lives upon completing them. After completing every boss microgame, the level goes up. This tower is pink, and the location itself is referred to asHotel Future. InWarioWare: Twisted!, it was replaced byWarioWatch, which also appears inWarioWare Gold.
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | とことんボス[1]:3:21:00 Tokoton Bosu | Thoroughly Bosses | |
| とことん〜ボス[1]:3:21:00 Tokoton~Bosu |
- Hotel Future
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ホテル 二ュー オヤダマ[1]:3:25:55 Hoteru Niyū Oyadama | Hotel New Boss |
Thrilling[edit]
Thrilling is an Elephant Building that only appears inWarioWare: Smooth Moves. In this building,Form cards, a regular presence in the game, are not shown before the microgame begins. The description for the tower prompts the player to start each microgame in theRemote Control Form. Microgames start at Level 2 and increase in speed every 10 microgames. This building is green, and the location itself is also referred as theThrilling Building.
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ぬきうち[?] Nukiuchi | Without Warning | |
| French | Bons réflexes[?] | Good reflexes | |
| German | Blitzattacke[?] | Lightning attack | |
| Korean | 순간포착[?] Sunganpochag | Capture the Moment | |
| Spanish | Emocionante[?] | Thrilling |
Double Act[edit]
Double Act is a Variety Temple that only appears inWarioWare: Move It! In this temple, only co-op microgames appear. Boss microgames appear every 14 microgames. This temple is pink, and the location itself is also referred as theTemple of Double Act.
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | いきぴったり[?] Ikipittari | Perfect Match | |
| Korean | 환상의 호흡[?] Hwansang-ui Hoheub | Fantastic Cooperation |
Missions (WarioWare Gold)[edit]
- Mix-Up Master 1: Score 60 or more in All Mixed Up: Mash.
- Mix-Up Master 2: Score 60 or more in All Mixed Up: Twist.
- Mix-Up Master 3: Score 60 or more in All Mixed Up: Touch.
- Mix-Up Master 4: Score 60 or more in All Mixed Up: Ultra.
- Mix-Up Master 5: Score 60 or more in All Mixed Up: Ultra: No Guide.
- Thrill Seeker—Level 1: Score 20 or more in Thrilling: Mash.
- Thrill Seeker—Level 2: Score 20 or more in Thrilling: Twist.
- Thrill Seeker—Level 3: Score 20 or more in Thrilling: Touch.
- Thrill Seeker—Level 4: Score 20 or more in Thrilling: Ultra.
- Tough Nugget: Score 30 or more in Super Hard: Mash.
- Tougher Nugget: Score 30 or more in Super Hard: Twist.
- Even Tougher Nugget: Score 30 or more in Super Hard: Touch.
- Toughest Nugget: Score 30 or more in Super Hard: Ultra.
Gallery[edit]
WarioWare series[edit]
WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$![edit]
Select screen
Variety Tower
Easy
Hotel Future
Total Boss
1 Chance Mansion
Thrilling
Building of Thrills
Hard
WarioWare: Twisted![edit]
Skyscraper
Skyscraper
Tower
Tower
Mansion
Mansion
WarioWare: Touched![edit]
Map
Monster Megamix
Monster Megamix
Hardcore Mix
Hardcore Mix
Gnarly Mix
Gnarly Mix
WarioWare: Smooth Moves[edit]
Map
All Mixed Up
All Mixed Up
Super Hard
Super Hard
Sudden Death
Sudden Death
Thrilling
Thrilling
WarioWare Gold[edit]
Select screen
All Mixed Up
All Mixed Up
Thrill Ride
Thrill Ride
Super Hard
Super Hard
WarioWare: Get It Together![edit]
Map
All Mixed Up
Super Hard
Thrill Ride
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WarioWare: Move It![edit]
Map
All Mixed Up
Super Hard
Thrill Ride
Double Act
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Super Smash Bros. series[edit]
Easy as it appears in theWarioWare, Inc. stage fromSuper Smash Bros. Brawl
Easy as it appears in the WarioWare, Inc. stage inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate
Notes[edit]
- InWarioWare Gold, thesouvenirs of the Nintendo 3DS family of systems each can be turned on to play looping sets of three microgames. The intermission for this shows a purple tower with a grey lion on the front.
- InWarioWare: D.I.Y., the Mix All stages act like Variety Tower stages.
