Mawaru - Made in Wario (Japan)
GBA

Mawaru - Made in Wario (Japan)

Released exclusively for the Game Boy Advance in Japan on October 14, 2004, Mawaru - Made in Wario is the innovative second entry in Nintendo’s beloved WarioWare microgame franchise, developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo. This Japanese original would later be localized for Western audiences as WarioWare: Twisted!, but this rom is the authentic unmodified Japanese release that retains its original dialogue and branding. What made Mawaru - Made in Wario stand out from other GBA titles of its era is its specialized cartridge, which includes a built-in gyroscopic motion sensor and rumble feature. Instead of relying solely on button inputs, almost all of the game’s 200+ quick-fire microgames require players to twist and tilt the entire Game Boy Advance system to complete challenges. The game follows Wario, who accidentally stumbles into a cursed crystal that gives his new game console motion-sensing powers, leading him and his crew of friends to create hundreds of chaot

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Save states supported
Works on mobile & desktop

How to Play Mawaru - Made in Wario (Japan)

Move
WASD
ABAction
JK
XYShoulder
L;
STStart/Select
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Save & Load States

  • F2Press F2 to save your current game state at any time.
  • F4Press F4 to load your last saved state.
  • F3Use F3 to switch between save slots.

Save states are stored locally in your browser. They persist across sessions but are cleared if you clear browser data.

Customize Controls

Click the gear icon on the emulator toolbar → "Controls" to remap keys.

Move
WASD
Action
JK|L;
System
2 Start1 Select
Save
F2SaveF4LoadF3Slot

Default layout for GBA. Remap in emulator settings.

About Mawaru - Made in Wario (Japan)

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This title is part of the PLAYERETRO game collection, which features over 1000 classic titles across multiple systems. Use the keyboard controls shown above to move and interact. Save your progress with save states and enjoy Mawaru - Made in Wario (Japan) anytime, anywhere.

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Game Guide

Mawaru - Made in Wario’s tilt-based mechanics are unlike most classic GBA games, so new players can benefit from a few key tips to get the highest scores and unlock all content. First, whether you’re playing on original hardware or an emulator on PLAYERETRO, remember that small, gentle twists work far better than large, aggressive movements. Most microgames only require a slight tilt to respond, and overcorrection is the number one reason new players fail early challenges. If you’re playing on emulator, adjust your tilt sensitivity to a medium setting: high sensitivity will cause every small hand movement to throw off your control, while low sensitivity will force you to over-tilt to register inputs. Next, learn the consistent controls across microgames: 90% of the time, tilting forward moves objects up or accelerates, tilting backward moves objects down or brakes, and tilting left/right moves objects along the horizontal axis. Don’t forget that the A button still plays a role: some microgames require a button press after you align your tilt to complete the challenge, so don’t ignore button prompts. For stage-specific tips: Wario’s opening stage is designed to help you get used to the tilt mechanics, so take your time with each microgame to feel how the sensor responds before moving on to harder stages. Mona’s racing and platforming themed microgames reward consistent small twists for steady speed, rather than big tilts that make you overshoot turns. Jimmy T’s rhythm-based microgames work best when you match your tilts to the beat of the background music, which helps you keep up with the fast pace of the challenges. To unlock all bonus content, including extra microgames, a sound test, and bonus character stages, aim to score at least 10 points in each character’s story run before you hit a game over. For boss microgames, which are longer than regular microgames, stay calm and make small adjustments instead of big sudden movements, as most bosses require multiple sm