SBK: Snowboard Kids

SBK: Snowboard Kids DS (Released in Japan as Snowboard Kids Party) is a video game for the Nintendo DS released on November 22 2005 in North America. It is the fourth in the Snowboard Kids series following three previous games released on the Nintendo 64 and the PlayStation. It features a new style of character design and a new adventure. Up to four people can play wirelessly with one game card.

Slash Kamei

 * Age: 15
 * Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
 * Country: Japan
 * Hobbies: Pro Skateboarding / Basketball (JP Version)

Slash possesses natural athletic ability, and he joined a previous snowboarding tournament to show off his skill. He reached the finals with ease, but his overconfidence caused him to lose to Brad. Determined to redeem himself, Slash followed his new rival to this competition.

Slash's Skills (Average):
 * Type: Trick
 * Speed: 5/10
 * Turn: 4/10
 * Trick: 7/10
 * Shot: 7/10

Brad Maltinie

 * Age: 17
 * Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 * Country: America
 * Hobbies: Reading, Baseball

Brad's family is one of the wealthiest in the United States, but he didn't pay to learn how to snowboard - he practiced on the mountains in his backyard. He was introduced to Nancy through his parents, and eventually managed to see through her cold exterior. Brad joined the competition to bring the British girl out of her shell.

Brad's Skills (Average):
 * Type: All-Round
 * Speed: 8/10
 * Turn: 5/10
 * Trick: 6/10
 * Shot: 6/10

Nancy Neil

 * Age: 16
 * Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
 * Country: England
 * Hobbies: Shopping / Nothing in Particular (JP Version)

Nancy is from a distinguished background, and she never passes up a chance to let everyone else know that. Luckily for her, she has the talent to back up those claims of superiority. Nancy's reason for entering the tournament is to emerge victorious and make her parents proud.

Nancy's Skills (Average):
 * Type: Speed
 * Speed: 7/10
 * Turn: 4/10
 * Trick: 5/10
 * Shot: 8/10

Jam Kuehnemund

 * Age: 18
 * Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 * Country: Jamaica / America (JP Version)
 * Hobbies: Battle Rapping, Dancing

Jam is a national rap battle champion who is in constant search of the latest trends for the purpose of bolstering his ego. No matter what he is doing at the time, he goes all out to impress others. In fact, his only reason for entering the tournament is to prove himself to be the coolest.

Jam's Skills (Average):
 * Type: Trick
 * Speed: 3/10
 * Turn: 5/10
 * Trick: 8/10
 * Shot: 5/10

Koyuki Tanaka

 * Age: 15
 * Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
 * Country: Japan
 * Hobbies: Listening to Music / Afternoon Naps (JP Version)

After witnessing a snowboarding competition in Japan, Koyuki took interest and began training diligently in the mountains. Seeing her potential, her superiors gave her to the opportunity join a tournament. Koyuki gladly accepted this chance to put her skills to the test.

Koyuki's Skills (Average):
 * Type: Beginner
 * Speed: 3/10
 * Turn: 6/10
 * Trick: 6/10
 * Shot: 3/10

Tommy Parsy

 * Age: 18
 * Height: 6'2" (187 cm)
 * Country: Canada
 * Hobbies: Hanging Out / Bullying the Weak (JP Version)

Tommy met Nancy at his parents' company picnic and became smitten with her at first sight. Since then, he has made many attempts to win her over, but they all ended in failure. Desperate to convince Nancy of his worth, Tommy enters the tournament. Despite his lack of experience, he'll use every dirty trick he can to finish first.

Tommy's Skills (Average):
 * Type: Attacker
 * Speed: 4/10
 * Turn: 3/10
 * Trick: 5/10
 * Shot: 10/10

Max

 * Age: 5 (20 in Human Years)
 * Height: 4'11" (150 cm)
 * Country: Antarctica
 * Hobbies:

Hailing from the South Pole, Max is a penguin with almost human intelligence. Judging by where he lives, it's no wonder that he became the best snowboarder in the area. Becoming bored, Max seized the opportunity to join a human competition in the hopes of finding a suitable rival.

Max's Skills (Average):
 * Type: Speed
 * Speed: 8/10
 * Turn: 3/10
 * Trick: 4/10
 * Shot: 4/10

Jack Frost/Black Frost

 * Age: Unknown
 * Height: 4'11" (150 cm)
 * Country: Unknown
 * Hobbies: Unknown

World Tour Challenge
The is the basic "story mode" for the game, taking a character through three grades with 12 stages each. To proceed, you must fulfill the requirements for each stage. World Tour Challenge provides a mixture of Exhibition, Slalom, and Boss Battle play.

Slalom
Slalom is an event where you must reach the goal before time runs out. Passing through hoops will increase your time limit, and picking up blue gems will add points. The faster you finish, the more points you will recieve.

Boss Battle
This is an event where you have to destroy the robot snowman boss with five hits before it reaches the goal. The boss will drop a series of Walls in your way, and you have 3 Nitros to use if you lag behind. You will earn more points if you defeat the boss quickly.

Exhibition
Exhibition is the regular "race" mode. The goal is to finish at the highest place possible while thwarting your three rivals with Shots and Items.

Trick Match
Trick Match works much like an Exhibition event, but it is actually a contest to see who can finish the course with the highest amount of points. You can use Shots and Items to mess up your opponents.

Free Ride
Free Ride allows you to run through a course without competition. There are no Shots or Items, and no lap limit.

Lightning Bolt (Slash)

 * Effect Duration: 3 seconds
 * Power Up State: Homing and Speed Improve, Effect Duration Doubles

A jolt of pure electricity that zaps opponents, preventing them from being able to maneuver.

Fireball (Brad)

 * Effect Duration: 1 second
 * Power Up State: Homing and Speed Improve, Effect Duration Doubles

A burning ball that causes opponents to lose speed and control momentarily.

Ice Needle (Nancy)

 * Effect Duration: 7 seconds
 * Power Up State: Effect Duration Doubles

A cold projectile that freezes opponents, slowing them to a halt.

Shock Wave (Jam)

 * Effect Duration: 3 seconds
 * Power Up State: Homing and Speed Improve, Effect Duration Doubles

A sonic blast that confuses opponents and reverses their controls.

Shuriken (Koyuki)

 * Effect Duration: 1 second
 * Power Up State: Homing and Speed Improve, Effect Duration Doubles

A giant throwing star that knocks opponents onto the ground.

Stinger Rocket (Tommy)

 * Effect Duration: 1 second
 * Power Up State: Homing and Speed Improve, Effect Duration Doubles

A powerful weapon that blows up on anyone close by - including yourself!

Turbo

 * Effect Duration: 7 seconds
 * Hyper Mode: Effect Duration Doubles

Gives the user a burst of speed.

Nitro

 * Effect Duration: 0.5 seconds
 * Hyper Mode: Can Use 3 Times

Gives the player a larger boost of speed than the Turbo.

Invisible

 * Effect Duration: 15 seconds
 * Hyper Mode: Effect Duration Doubles

Renders the use immune to all Shots and most Items.

1000t

 * Effect Duration: 1 second
 * Hyper Mode: Affects 3 Opponents

Drops a huge weight on an opponent from anywhere on the course.

Parachute

 * Effect Duration: 7 seconds
 * Hyper Mode: Homing and Speed Improve, Effect Duration Doubles

Reduces the speed of an opponent.

Sleep

 * Effect Duration: 7 seconds
 * Hyper Mode: Affects 3 Opponents

Puts rivals to sleep, disabling their controls. Shout into the microphone to wake up.

Fog

 * Effect Duration: 15 seconds
 * Hyper Mode: Effect Duration Doubles

Reduces the visibility of an opponent's screen. Blow into the microphone to remove it.

Mine

 * Effect Duration: Until Detonated
 * Hyper Mode: Wider Detection Range and Larger Explosion

Plants a mine on the course that sends an opponent flying when they run into it.

Wall

 * Effect Duration: Until Hit (By Character or Shot)
 * Hyper Mode: Appears When Approached

Places an obsctructive wall of ice on the course.