Fronk (species)
| Fronk | |||
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 Artwork of Fronks from Game & Wario. | |||
| First appearance | WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$! (2003) | ||
| Latest appearance | WarioWare: Move It! (2023) | ||
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Fronks, also referred to as mini Fronks,[1] are small creatures in the WarioWare series. They appear in many colors besides the most common color, yellow. They appear in various microgames in every installment of the series. The most prominent of the Fronks is 9-Volt's pet, Fronk.
History[edit]
WarioWare series[edit]
WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$![edit]
In WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!, Fronks appear in the microgames Sole Man, Blow Hole Bridge, and Find My Behind.
WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$![edit]
In WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$!, Fronks appear in the WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$! microgames as well as the Wobbly Bobbly microgame Allergies Return.
WarioWare: Touched![edit]
Fronks have their own microgame in WarioWare: Touched! called Tread Carefully. It only appears whenever the players play a microgame or a stage that involves blowing into the microphone. The players must not blow until the microgame is over. If they do so, the microgame is won. However, if the players blow in the microphone at all, the Fronks fall and the player loses the microgame. In the Album, this microgame is played after the main microphone microgame is played 5 times. This also applies to the boss microgame, Seedy Area.
WarioWare: Smooth Moves[edit]
Fronks appear in some microgames in WarioWare: Smooth Moves.
WarioWare: D.I.Y.[edit]
In WarioWare: D.I.Y., Fronks appear in the microgame Garlic/Fronk.
WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase[edit]
In WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase, Fronks appear in 18-Volt's stage, acting like enemies. They serve as the numbers in the score and fly in formation during the Speed Up.
Game & Wario[edit]
Fronks have their own multiplayer game in Game & Wario called Islands. In this game, two or more players take turns shooting different colored Fronks on a spinning island. This spinning island is marked with several different sections. The section the Fronk lands on determines the player's score. After five turns, the person with the most points is declared the winner.
A yellow Fronk is also featured in some of the other minigames. In Shutter, taking a photo of him gets 200 points. He appears in a Sole Man remake in Gamer, as well as Allergy Attack. In Taxi, he floats by on a yellow balloon, which can be shot. Should he be taken to the shelter, the player gets 500 points.
According to the "Mona Superscoop 21" souvenir, there's a proverb saying "If you see one Fronk, there are probably at least 30 more lurking around nearby", referring to various cameos they make in the game.
WarioWare Gold[edit]
In WarioWare Gold Fronks appear primarily in the microgames hosted by Fronk.
WarioWare: Get It Together![edit]
In WarioWare: Get It Together!, Fronks make cameo appearances in a few microgames.
Super Smash Bros. series[edit]
Fronks appears in a minigame cameo in the WarioWare, Inc. stage in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Fronks appear in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a spirit.
Profiles and statistics[edit]
WarioWare series[edit]
WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$![edit]
- Microgames:
WarioWare: Twisted![edit]
- Microgames
WarioWare: Touched![edit]
- Microgames
- Space Buffet
- Burning Rubber (cameo)
- Dead Simon Says (cameo)
- Tread Carefully
WarioWare: Smooth Moves[edit]
- Microgames
- On the Ropes
- Escape Artist
- Unintelligent Life
- Spring Cleaning (cameo)
- Fresh off the Grill (cameo)
- Now You're Cooking! (cameo)
- Bridge Work (cameo)
WarioWare: D.I.Y.[edit]
- Microgames
WarioWare Gold[edit]
- Microgames
WarioWare: Get It Together![edit]
- Microgames
- A Call to Fall (cameo)
- Sanitation Station (cameo)
- The Vampire Arose (cameo)
- Dig It (cameo)
- A Weighty Matter (cameo)
WarioWare: Move It![edit]
- Microgames
- Helping Hands (cameo)
- Deep Fryer (cameo)
- Gacha Now (cameo)
- Put a Lid on It (cameo)
- Safe Snacker (cameo)
- Reel It In (cameo)
- Apple Blaster (cameo)
- Crane Catcher (cameo)
- Phone for You (cameo)
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]
| Spirit #744 Fronks | ||
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Series/game | WarioWare Series |
| Type | Support | |
| Slots | 1 | |
| Class | Novice | |
| Strength / effect(s) | Improved Escape | |
| How to obtain | Spirit Board | |
| Spirit battle | Opponent(s) | Tiny Pichus ×4 |
| Conditions |
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| Stage | WarioWare, Inc. | |
| Song | Mike's Song |
Gallery[edit]
WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!
WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!
WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$!
WarioWare: Twisted!
WarioWare: Twisted!
WarioWare: Twisted!
WarioWare: Twisted!
WarioWare: Twisted!
WarioWare: Twisted!
WarioWare: Smooth Moves
WarioWare: Smooth Moves
WarioWare Gold
WarioWare Gold
WarioWare Gold
WarioWare Gold
WarioWare Gold
WarioWare: Get It Together!
WarioWare: Get It Together!
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese (simplified) | 蓬蓬[?] Péng Péng |
Shaggy |
Trivia[edit]
- The Factory in WarioWare: Smooth Moves is very similar to a Fronk's head.
References[edit]
- ^ "Save the mini Fronks from a perilous fate by blowing into the mic, or doing nothing at all!" – Tread Carefully description. WarioWare Gold.
| WarioWare: D.I.Y. | |
|---|---|
| Main characters | Wario • Dr. Crygor • Penny • Mona • Jimmy T. • Ashley • Red • Orbulon • 9-Volt |
| Minor characters | Abby • Young Cricket • Master Mantis |
| Microgames | Mona • Jimmy T. • Ashley • Orbulon • 9-Volt • Job Center • D.I.Y. 101 |
| Locations | D.I.Y. Shop • D.I.Y. Studio • WarioWare, Inc. • Assembly Dojo • Distribution Center • Options Garage |
| Other | Super MakerMatic 21 • D.I.Y. Forum • Record (list) • Comics • Medals • Bomb |
| Further information | Gallery • Staff • Contests |
