WarioWare: Smooth Moves Wii Remote forms and motion controls
Start each microgame in the correct grip.
Edition covered
Original Wii game, first released in Japan in 2006 and internationally in 2007. Most games use one Wii Remote; Orbulon’s Diner set also needs a Nunchuk.
Read the form card before the command
The game briefly shows how the Wii Remote should be held. Establish that pose first, then interpret the task; starting from the wrong orientation can make a correct motion fail.
| Form | Starting grip | Typical motion |
|---|---|---|
| Remote Control | Point forward | Aim or move the controller |
| Umbrella | Hold vertically | Lift or tilt |
| Handlebar | Hold sideways with both hands | Steer or turn |
| Sketch Artist | Hold like a pencil | Small precise movement |
| Waiter | Rest flat on the palm | Balance carefully |
| Diner | Remote and Nunchuk | Coordinate both hands |
Match the motion scale to the task
A balancing game needs small corrections, while a sawing game needs a repeated movement. Bigger movement is not automatically more accurate.
| Failure | Check | Adjustment |
|---|---|---|
| Balancing object falls | Movement too large | Make smaller corrections |
| Action does not register | Wrong initial form | Reset to the card’s pose |
| Pointer misses target | Aim or sensor-bar alignment | Recenter before acting |
| Orbulon set asks for accessory | Nunchuk connection | Attach the Balance Stone |
Use the Remote’s starting position consistently
Forms such as Waiter, Elephant and Mohawk place the controller in unusual positions. Follow the demonstrated orientation so the next movement has a predictable reference.
Attach the Nunchuk for Diner games
Orbulon’s set calls the Nunchuk the Balance Stone. Most other stages use the Wii Remote alone, so this accessory requirement belongs to that special set.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Game, forms and mode reference | www.mariowiki.com |
| Nintendo Wii instruction booklet | csassets.nintendo.com |
| Form Baton poses | www.mariowiki.com |