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| [[File:Gnat Attack.png|thumb|Gnat Attack gameplay in ''Mario Paint'']] | | [[File:Gnat_Attack.PNG|thumb|Gnat Attack in ''Mario Paint''.]] |
| '''Gnat Attack'''<ref>{{cite|title=''Mario Paint'' instruction booklet|page=2 and 29|date=1992|language=en-us|publisher=Nintendo of America}}</ref> is a [[minigame]] originating in ''[[Mario Paint]]'' and has the goal of having to swat different fly-like enemies with a flyswatter. | | '''Gnat Attack''' (also called '''Coffee Break''') is a [[minigame]] originally found in ''[[Mario Paint]]'', in which the player must swat different fly-like enemies using a flyswatter. |
| ==History==
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| ===''Mario Paint''===
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| [[File:Gnat Attack Icons.png|thumb|All 15 icons]]
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| In ''[[Mario Paint]]'', the player controls a gloved hand (similar to the one seen on the title screen) holding a flyswatter using the [[nwiki:Super NES Mouse|Super NES Mouse]], which must swat flying insects on the screen, before the insect stings the player's hand in one way or another. There are three levels, each with 100 insects; after defeating them, the boss, [[King Watinga]], appears. Completing stages causes characters to walk across the screen. At first, only [[Mario]] is seen, then a [[Koopa Troopa]] walks next to him, and finally a [[Galoomba|Goomba]], a [[Spiny]], and a [[Bob-omb]]. When the player defeats the last boss, it takes them back to level one and adds a small icon in the top left corner of the screen; there is no final level or reward, as the game will loop endlessly, getting slightly harder each time.
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| ===''WarioWare'' series===
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| In the [[WarioWare (series)|''WarioWare'' series]], Gnat Attack was first included in ''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'', where it was modified into both a [[microgame]] and a bonus minigame, under the names [[Mario Paint: Fly Swatter]] and plain [[Fly Swatter]], respectively; the microgame involved shooting the flies as they flew past a fixed target, while the minigame more accurately recreated Gnat Attack's gameplay. ''[[WarioWare: D.I.Y.]]'' and ''[[WarioWare Gold]]'' also had Gnat Attack modified into microgames, under the names [[Fly Swatter (microgame)|Fly Swatter]] and [[Mario Paint - Flyswatter]], respectively.
| | The player controls a gloved hand (similar to the one seen on the title screen) holding a flyswatter using the [[SNES Mouse]], which must swat flying insects on the screen, before the insect stings the player's hand in one way or another. There are three levels, each with 100 insects; after defeating them, the boss, [[Watinga]], appears. Completing stages causes Mario characters to walk across the screen. When the player defeats the last boss, it takes them back to level one and adds a small icon in the top left corner of the screen; there is no final level or reward, as the game will loop endlessly, getting slightly harder each time. |
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| ===''Super Mario Maker''===
| | ==''WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!''== |
| [[File:Super-mario-maker-gnat-attack-paint-mouse-wii-u.jpg|thumb|left|Gnat Attack in ''Super Mario Maker'']] | | Gnat Attack was modified into both a [[microgame]] and a bonus minigame in ''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'', under the names [[Mario Paint: Fly Swatter]] and plain [[Fly Swatter]], respectively. The microgame involved shooting the flies as they flew past a fixed target, while the minigame was more faithful to Gnat Attack's gameplay. |
| Gnat Attack makes a return in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]''. The minigame is triggered when the player taps and kills all three flies that appear during the editing mode at one particular time. The flies appear either after waiting 15 minutes while leaving the game idle, moving a block, or shaking a [[Muncher]] several times; the second method only works at random, and the third is the fastest in terms of effectiveness. Swatting all three flies using the {{button|wiiu|GamePad}} touchscreen will trigger the minigame. It is split into three stages, with King Watinga appearing in the third stage, like in ''Mario Paint''; each stage is completed once all of the flies in it are swatted, like in the SNES version. Since the game now uses the stylus in place of a mouse, there is no mouse cursor and therefore no need for health; instead, each stage is given a 30-second time limit. The Builder Mario costume for [[Costume Mario]] is unlocked upon beating the third stage of this game for the first time. Upon losing any stage or winning the third, the player is given an option to restart at Level 1 or quit to the editor; the game can also be exited early by pausing and touching the can of insect repellent.
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| The [[Super Mario Maker#Version 1.20|1.20 update]] for ''Super Mario Maker'' released on November 4, 2015 adds a more challenging version of Gnat Attack with a pink background. It is accessible by shaking a Muncher until King Watinga spawns, then swatting him several times. Completing this mode will unlock the [[Fighter Fly]] costume for Costume Mario.
| | ==''Super Mario Maker''== |
| | Gnat Attack makes a return in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]''. The game is triggered when three flies randomly appear during the editing mode; though shaking a [[Muncher]] can make them spawn faster. Swatting all three using the {{button|wiiu|GamePad}} touchscreen will trigger the minigame. It is split into three stages, with Watinga appearing in the third stage, like in ''Mario Paint'', and a counter for enemies and a timer of 30 seconds are also present. The Builder Mario costume for [[Costume Mario]] is unlocked upon beating the third stage of this game for the first time. Upon losing any stage or winning the third, the player is given an option to restart at Level 1 or quit to the editor; the game can also be exited early by pausing and touching the can of insect repellent. |
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| Gnat Attack does not appear in ''[[Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS]]'' or ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]''.
| | The [[Super Mario Maker#Version 1.20|1.20 update]] for ''Super Mario Maker'' released on November 4, 2015 adds a more challenging version of Gnat Attack with a pink background. It is accessible by shaking a Muncher until Watinga spawns, then swatting Watinga several times. Completing this mode will unlock the [[Fighter Fly]] costume for Costume Mario. |
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| ===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
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| [[File:Flies & Hand SSBU.png|thumb|150px|Artwork of the Flies & Hand Assist Trophy]]
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| Elements of the minigame appear as an [[Assist Trophy]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', under the name '''Flies & Hand'''. The flyswatter will hurt any enemies that make contact with it trying to hit the flies.
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| ===Unused appearances===
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| ====''Mario Artist: Paint Studio''====
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| [[File:Mario-artist-gnat-attack.png|thumb|left|200px|Gnat Attack in the ''Mario Artist: Paint Studio'' prototype]] | |
| Gnat Attack appears in an early prototype build of ''[[Mario Artist: Paint Studio]]'' found and preserved in June 2020. It was completely removed in the final product. Like in ''Mario Paint'', the minigame has three levels and one boss level and loops endlessly. However, this version takes place in a house, more specifically a bathroom, a bedroom, a kitchen, and a living room respectively. Additionally, the flies have a different appearance.<ref>{{cite|author=Hard4Games|date=June 20, 2020|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVYbGPJ5AN4|title=N64 DD Blue Disk Found {{!}} Mario Artist: Paint Studio Prototype|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=June 30, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite|author=LuigiBlood|date=June 20, 2020|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8IIPH4XNdY|title=Mario Artist Paint Studio (1999-02-11 Prototype) - Gnat Attack Showcase|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=June 20, 2020}}</ref>
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| ==Enemies== | | ==Enemies== |
| {{content description | | {|border="1" align="center" cellpadding="3" style="text-align:center;width:100%;border-collapse:collapse" |
| |name1=[[Fly (Mario Paint)|Fly]] | | |- |
| |image1=[[File:OneGnatGA.png]] | | !width=25%|Enemy |
| |description1=Flies across screen; cannot harm the hand. | | !width=25%|Image |
| |name2=[[Big Fly]] | | !width=50%|Battle style |
| |image2=[[File:Bigfly.png]] | | |- |
| |description2=Can fire projectiles. First enemy that can harm the hand. | | |[[Gnat]] |
| |name3=[[Fly Parent]] | | | [[File:OneGnatGA.png]] |
| |image3=[[File:Dragonfly_GA.png]] | | | Flies across screen; cannot harm Mario. |
| |description3=Births [[Fly Child]]ren if not swatted quickly. Very aggressive; goes after the hand. In ''Super Mario Maker'', they appear in the second stage. | | |- |
| |name4=[[Fly Bomb]] | | | [[Big Fly]] |
| |image4=[[File:BombFlyGnat.png]] | | | [[File:Bigfly.PNG]] |
| |description4=Homes in and explodes when they get too close to the hand. Explosions can harm the hand. In ''Super Mario Maker'', they appear during the third stage (and every stage in hard mode, and in horde) and one second is lost if they explode. | | | Can fire projectiles. First enemy that can harm Mario. |
| |name5=[[King Watinga]] | | |- |
| |image5=[[File:Watinga sprite.png]] | | | [[Dragonfly (enemy)|Dragonfly]] |
| |description5=The minigame's boss. Fires projectiles at the hand. Takes 20 hits to kill. In ''Super Mario Maker'', he only spawns Fly Children and vanishes until all the children are swatted. | | | [[File:Dragonfly_GA.PNG]] |
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| | | Fires projectiles. Very aggressive; goes after Mario. In ''Super Mario Maker'', they appear in the second stage and fire Mini-Gnats if they are not swatted quickly. |
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| ==Profiles and statistics==
| | | [[Bomb Fly]] |
| ===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
| | | [[File:BombFlyGnat.png]] |
| {{spirit
| | | Explodes when hit or when left alone. Explosion can harm Mario. In ''Super Mario Maker'', they appear during the third stage (and every stage in hard mode, and in horde) and one second is lost if they explode. |
| |no=117
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| |name=Flies & Hand
| | | [[Watinga]] |
| |image=[[File:Flies & Hand SSBU.png|100px]]
| | | [[File:Watinga sprite.png]] |
| |series=''[[Mario Paint]]'' Series
| | | The minigame's boss. Fires projectiles at Mario. Takes multiple hits to kill. In ''Super Mario Maker'', he can fire Gnats and vanishes until all the Gnats are swatted. |
| |type=Support
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| |slots=1
| | [[Category:Minigames]] |
| |class=Advanced
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| |effects=Battering Items ↑
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| |obtain=Beedle's Tent; [[smashwiki:Spirit Board|Spirit Board]]
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| |opponents=Giant [[Donkey Kong]], [[smashwiki:Dark Pit|Dark Pit]] ×4 | |
| |conditions='''Rule:''' [[Assist Trophy]] Enemies ''(Flies & Hand)''; Item: [[Food]]
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| *Survive until the timer runs out
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| *Hostile assist trophies will appear
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| |stage=[[smashwiki:Living Room|Living Room]]
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| |song=Mario Paint Medley
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| }}
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| ==See also==
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| *[[Big Bug Bash!]]: A bonus game in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'' that plays similarly.
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| ==Names in other languages==
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| {{foreign names
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| |Jap=ゲーム<ref>{{cite|title=マリオペイント (''Mario Peinto'') instruction booklet|page=38|publisher=Nintendo|date=1992|language=ja}}</ref>
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| |JapR=Gēmu
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| |JapM=Game
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| |Fre=Attaque des moucherons
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| |FreM=Gnat Attack
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| |PorE=Ataque aos Insetos<ref>{{cite|author=Nintendo Portugal|date=October 29, 2015|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=QslnYanQWfk|title=Super Mario Maker - Atualização de novembro (Wii U)|publisher=YouTube|language=pt|accessdate=January 10, 2021}}</ref>
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| |PorEM=Attack against Insects
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| |Ita=Splattamosca
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| |ItaM=Splat-fly
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| }}
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| ==References==
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| <references/>
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| {{Mario Paint}}
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| {{SMM}}
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| {{SSBU}}
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| [[Category:Super Mario minigames]] | |
| [[Category:Mario Paint]] | | [[Category:Mario Paint]] |
| [[Category:Super Mario Maker]]
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