WarioWare, Inc.: Minigame Mania GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Puzzle

WarioWare, Inc.: Minigame Mania

SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2003
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperNintendo
PublisherNintendo
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesWarioware
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Nintendo, WarioWare, Inc.: Minigame Mania arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2003 as a puzzle game.

It landed about 2 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2003 include Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow and Sonic Battle.

It is part of the Warioware series; on the GBA you can also try WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgames!. Nintendo also made Mario vs. Donkey Kong, Metroid Fusion and Wario Land 4 for the GBA.

WarioWare, Inc.: Minigame Mania supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action

What playing WarioWare, Inc.: Minigame Mania is like

Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.

Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.

WarioWare, Inc.: Minigame Mania gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

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WarioWare, Inc.: Minigame Mania FAQ

When did WarioWare, Inc.: Minigame Mania come out on the GBA?

WarioWare, Inc.: Minigame Mania was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2003.

Who made WarioWare, Inc.: Minigame Mania?

It was developed by Nintendo.

Is WarioWare, Inc.: Minigame Mania multiplayer?

Yes. WarioWare, Inc.: Minigame Mania supports up to 4 players.

How long does WarioWare, Inc.: Minigame Mania take to play?

As a puzzle game, WarioWare, Inc.: Minigame Mania typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

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