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→‎Variants: Red switches like that are not exclusive to Forgotten Land. Also I think they *might* be orange, but that could just be the lighting of the Cutter Challenge throwing me off.
(→‎Variants: Red switches like that are not exclusive to Forgotten Land. Also I think they *might* be orange, but that could just be the lighting of the Cutter Challenge throwing me off.)
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{{About|standard switches seen throughout the [[Kirby (series)|Kirby]] series|the big switches found in secret areas|the [[Big Switch]] page. For the home console from Nintendo, see [[Nintendo Switch]]}}
{{Infobox-Object
[[File:KSA Switch.jpg|thumb|100px|A small blue '''Switch''' from ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''.]]
|image=[[File:KatFL Switch screenshot.png|200px]]
|caption=A small blue '''Switch''' from ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''
|type=[[Device]]
|function=Triggers an event such as the opening of a [[gate]] or the removal of other obstacles in Kirby's path
|found=Out in the open in stages
|game=Various
|similar=[[Big Switch]]
}}{{About|standard switches seen throughout the [[Kirby (series)|Kirby]] series|the big switches found in secret areas|the [[Big Switch]] page. For the home console from Nintendo, see [[Nintendo Switch]]}}
A '''Switch''' is an object that, when interacted with by [[Kirby]] or another character, triggers something to happen elsewhere in the area, usually a [[gate]] to open or a blockade to break apart.
A '''Switch''' is an object that, when interacted with by [[Kirby]] or another character, triggers something to happen elsewhere in the area, usually a [[gate]] to open or a blockade to break apart.


Although the larger [[Big Switch]] was introduced in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'', standard switches were not present in the series until ''[[Kirby Super Star|{{KSS KFP}}]]''. The main distinction between the two is that Big Switches unlock things outside of the stages they are found in, while standard switches only trigger something in the same area they are found in.
Although the larger [[Big Switch]] was introduced in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'', standard switches were not present in the series until ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''. The main distinction between the two is that Big Switches unlock things outside of the stages they are found in, while standard switches only trigger something in the same area they are found in.


== Switch behavi{{o}}r ==
== Switch behavior ==
[[File:Planet Mekkai.png|thumb|200px|Kirby hitting a switch to open a [[gate]] in ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''.]]
A typical switch is a small round button about the size of Kirby, usually inset in a gold base and with a star insignia. It can be triggered by contact or by being struck with any form of attack or projectile, though it cannot be weighed down by an item in most cases. When triggered, a switch will flatten out (or may disappear entirely). From here, it will either remain triggered indefinitely or it will reset after a particular amount of time depending on the switch and its function.
A typical switch is a small round button about the size of Kirby, usually inset in a gold base and with a star insignia. It can be triggered by contact or by being struck with any form of attack or projectile, though it cannot be weighed down by an item in most cases. When triggered, a switch will flatten out (or may disappear entirely). From here, it will either remain triggered indefinitely or it will reset after a particular amount of time depending on the switch and its function.


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*Some switches are found on ceilings with levers hanging off the bottom. These switches are not pressed, but instead need to be pulled by latching onto them.
*Some switches are found on ceilings with levers hanging off the bottom. These switches are not pressed, but instead need to be pulled by latching onto them.
*''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]'' features a few different switch types that affect certain course obstacles as follows:
*''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]'' features a few different switch types that affect certain course obstacles as follows:
**[[Day and Night Switch]]es switch the time between night and day, which has the effect of reversing the col{{o}}r of claimed [[Point Star]]s in the 2P Game.
**[[Day and Night Switch]]es switch the time between night and day, which has the effect of reversing the color of claimed [[Point Star]]s in the 2P Game.
**[[Pond]] switches can either cause ponds to drain or appear.
**[[Pond]] switches can either cause ponds to drain or appear.
**[[Turntable]] switches can activate or deactivate Turntables.
**[[Turntable]] switches can activate or deactivate Turntables.
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*Small rectangular switches can be found in ''[[Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble]]'' which can be weighed down to cause [[Blockbot]]s to move, along with other functions.
*Small rectangular switches can be found in ''[[Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble]]'' which can be weighed down to cause [[Blockbot]]s to move, along with other functions.
*In ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]'', there are many panels on the ground which can be triggered by braking on them. These can be used to open up passageways, turn on/off hazards, or shift the course around.
*In ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]'', there are many panels on the ground which can be triggered by braking on them. These can be used to open up passageways, turn on/off hazards, or shift the course around.
*In ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse|{{KCC KPP}}]]'', there are a special variety of switch used in [[Frozen Fantasy]] which cause green and purple blocks to appear or vanish based on the col{{o}}r of the switch. Some switches are col{{o}}red both green and purple, meaning they activate both.
*In ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]'', there are a special variety of switch used in [[Frozen Fantasy]] which cause green and purple blocks to appear or vanish based on the color of the switch. Some switches are colored both green and purple, meaning they activate both.
*In ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'', switches take on a number of forms, but the most common ones require the Kirbys to slam into them repeatedly to trigger them. Some of these are labeled with the number '10', meaning that all 10 Kirbys are needed to activate them.
*In ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'', switches take on a number of forms, but the most common ones require the Kirbys to slam into them repeatedly to trigger them. Some of these are labeled with the number '10', meaning that all 10 Kirbys are needed to activate them.
*In ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'', there is a special variety of switch called a '''Melody Switch''', which usually comes in multiples in a given area. The Kirbys have to hit them in sequence, similar to a [[wikipedia:Simon (game)|Simon]] game.
*In ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'', there is a special variety of switch called a '''Melody Switch''', which usually comes in multiples in a given area. The Kirbys have to hit them in sequence, similar to a [[wikipedia:Simon (game)|Simon]] game.
*''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]'' has multiple variants of switches which can only be activated by certain abilities.
**Target Switches, which can only be hit by the [[Ranger]] ability, its evolutions, or [[Bandana Waddle Dee]]'s spear.
**Lantern Switches, which can only be lit by the [[Fire]] ability or its evolutions.
**Windmill Switches, which can only be spun by the [[Tornado]] ability, its evolutions, or [[Ring Mouth]].
**Solar-Panel Switches, which can only be activated by [[Light-Bulb Mouth]].
*Various modern games feature sets of switches that must be hit together in order to progress on a desired route.
Starting in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', switches were color-coded to represent their functions.
*Blue switches permanently activate their mechanism once stepped on and are permanently depressed, making Kirby unable to step on them again. These are the most common switches introduced after the
*Red switches usually activate the attached mechanism temporarily, and pop back up after a short time, deactivating their mechanism. The time varies between individual buttons, but the timer only starts counting down once Kirby moves off of it.
*Purple switches are exceedingly rare, and act as toggles for mechanisms. Their rareness is likely due to the lack of overly complex puzzles in most ''Kirby'' titles, making a toggle switch unnecessary.


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
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==Profiles==
==Profiles==
===''{{KSS KFP}}''===
===''Kirby Super Star''===
*'''Wii U Virtual Console manual bio:''' ''"Activate the switch by touching or attacking."''
*'''Wii U Virtual Console manual bio:''' ''"Activate the switch by touching or attacking."''


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*'''Instruction manual bio (page 26):''' "''You'll come across several different switches. If you press a big switch, a new mirror will appear. If you press a small switch, a nearby device will start moving, opening a new path for you!''"
*'''Instruction manual bio (page 26):''' "''You'll come across several different switches. If you press a big switch, a new mirror will appear. If you press a small switch, a nearby device will start moving, opening a new path for you!''"


===''{{KSqS KMoA}}''===
===''Kirby: Squeak Squad''===
*'''Instruction manual bio (page 22):''' "''Touch or attack switches to activate doors, gates and other gimmicks, allowing Kirby to move forward.''"
*'''Instruction manual bio (page 22):''' "''Touch or attack switches to activate doors, gates and other gimmicks, allowing Kirby to move forward.''"


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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
KSS Switch sprite.png|''{{KSS KFP}}'' sprite
KSS Switch sprite.png|''Kirby Super Star'' sprite
Switch.png|''{{KSqS KMoA}}'' artwork
KSqS Switch Artwork.png|''Kirby: Squeak Squad'' artwork
KTnT Level 4-4 2.png|Activating switches in ''[[Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble]]''
KTnT Level 4-4 2.png|Activating switches in ''[[Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble]]''
KatRC Secret Diary page 17.png|A Switch in [[Elline]]'s [[Secret Diary]] from ''{{KatRC KatRP}}''
KPR Switch.png|A Switch in ''Kirby: Planet Robobot''.
KPR Switch.png|A Switch in ''Kirby: Planet Robobot''.
KTD Pull Switch.png|A Pull Switch in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''
KTD Pull Switch.png|A Pull Switch in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''
KTD Kirby using Pull Switch.png|Kirby activating a Pull Switch in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''
KTD Kirby using Pull Switch.png|Kirby activating a Pull Switch in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''
KTD Prisoner.png|A Pull Switch attached to a cage holding one of the [[People of the Sky]] in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''
KTD Prisoner.png|A Pull Switch attached to a cage holding one of the [[People of the Sky]] in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''
KSA Switch.jpg|A small switch in ''Kirby Star Allies''
KSA Pull Switch.jpg|A Pull Switch in ''Kirby Star Allies''
KSA Pull Switch.jpg|A Pull Switch in ''Kirby Star Allies''
KSA Big plug.jpg|Two pull switches are attached to a big plug in ''Kirby Star Allies''
KSA Big plug.jpg|Two pull switches are attached to a big plug in ''Kirby Star Allies''
KatFL Switch figure.png|''Kirby and the Forgotten Land'' [[figure]] of an average switch
KatFL Target Switch figure.png|''Kirby and the Forgotten Land'' figure of a Target Switch
KatFL Lantern Switch figure.png|''Kirby and the Forgotten Land'' figure of a Lantern Switch
KatFL Windmill Switch figure.png|''Kirby and the Forgotten Land'' figure of a Windmill Switch
KatFL Solar-Panel Switch figure.png|''Kirby and the Forgotten Land'' figure of a Solar-Panel Switch
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
===Switch===
{{Names
{{Names
|fr=Interrupteur
|frM=Switch
|es=Interruptor
|es=Interruptor
|esM=Switch
|esM=Switch
|de=Schalter
|deM=Switch
|ko=스위치
|koR=Seuwichi
|koM=Switch
|nl=Schakelaar
|nlM=Switch
}}
===Target Switch===
{{Names
|esA=Interruptor diana
|esAM=Target switch
}}
}}
===Lantern Switch===
{{Names
|esA=Interruptor farolito
|esAM=Lantern switch
}}
===Windmill Switch===
{{Names
|esA=Interruptor rehilete
|esAM=Pinwheel switch
}}
===Solar-Panel Switch===
{{Names
|esA=Interruptor panel solar
|esAM=Solar panel switch
}}


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