Snowboard Kids Plus

Snowboard Kids Plus (also known as Snobow Kids Plus) is the third game in the Snowboard Kids series, and the only one made for the PlayStation console (as well as the only one not released outside of Japan.) The game is basically a revamped version of the original Snowboard Kids for the Nintendo 64, with the addition of features such as new characters, cut scenes, and more options for customization.

Slash Kamei
Age 10, Male

Energetic Slash has been known to be a source of trouble for the townsfolk. He's extremely competitive, leading to him being constantly at odds with people like Linda. Slash also enjoys any ride with a lot of speed (like minibikes in the warmer months), and considers himself to be the best snowboarder in town.

Slash's Stats:
 * Speed: 2
 * Turn: 2
 * Trick: 2



Nancy Neil
Age 10, Female

Nancy could be seen as voice of reason in the group, though sometimes they don't bother to listen. Nevertheless, she remains as a kindly girl who is well-liked by kids of all ages because of how well she takes care of others. Many say that her tricks are the best in town, but Nancy is too humble to admit it herself.

Nancy's Stats:
 * Speed: 1
 * Turn: 3
 * Trick: 3



Jam Kuehnemund
Age 10, Male

He's a fun-loving kid who follows the New York rap scene. Jam is smarter than he lets on, but still tends to get carried away when it comes to showing off. When it comes to snowboarding, he calls himself the Trick Master, despite the belief that Nancy is better. For this reason, they share a friendly rivalry.

Jam's Stats:
 * Speed: 1½
 * Turn: 2½
 * Trick: 2½



Linda Maltinie
Age 11, Female

Linda is the energetic and spoiled daughter of the Maltinie Foundation's owner. She first visited Snow Town when she was seven for medical treatment, but chose to stay there with her servant after recovery. Linda also hosted and won a snowboarding tournament in the past, alluding to the events of the first game.

Linda's Stats:
 * Speed: 2½
 * Turn: 1½
 * Trick: 1½



Tommy Parsy
Age 10, Male

Tommy is a gentle boy with a fondness for hamburgers. Because of his quiet nature, it's hard to tell what's on his mind. Villagers mistake him to be mischevious because he's been Slash's friend since childhood, but in truth Slash just pulls him around. Tommy snowboards for pleasure, but Slash pressures him into competing.

Tommy's Stats:
 * Speed: 3
 * Turn: 1
 * Trick: 1



Shinobin
Age Unknown, Male

Everything about this skilled ninja is a mystery, but he is so feared that no one has ever dared to ask him. Shinobin has the capability of getting his point across without saying word. It is thought that fellow ninja Kaede is his sibling, but it is only a rumor. He is unlocked once the game is finished with Kaede.

Shinobin's Stats:
 * Speed: 2½
 * Turn: 2½
 * Trick: 2½

''Shinobin cannot use the regular or Special boards. He has his own set.''

Nicole Couch
Age 10, Female

Nicole is the daughter of the Couch Company's founder, and attends an elementary school in a different town. While she's on good terms with the others, Nicole has been picking fights with Linda ever since she called her "Upstart Girl." She's also the one who kicks off this new tournament, and if she wins, Nicole will force Linda to snort spaghetti through her nose!

Nicole's Stats:
 * Speed: 2½
 * Control: 1½
 * Trick: 1½



Pamela Rasteri
Age 10, Female

Pink-haired Pamela is a popular child actress in Hollywood who doesn't visit often because of her busy schedule. The girls at school fawn over her only because of her celebrity status, but she is unaware of this. Unlike the rich girls Linda and Nicole, Pamela lacks an inflated ego, and she often becomes their foil. She enters the tournament not for money, but because she wants to witness the ridiculous dares of Linda eating spaghetti with her nose and Nicole eating peanuts with her eyes.

Pamela's Stats:
 * Speed: 2
 * Control: 3
 * Trick: 1½



Ruby Green
Age 10, Male

Ruby is the overly flamboyant and overly buff kid who refers to himself as "Nice Guy." When he's seen with the others, people often mistake him to be their chaperone, which he finds troubling. Nobody really seems to think much of him, but Ruby is too narcissistic to care as long as they don't insult his hair or muscles. He enters the tournament only to win the prize money for himself.

Ruby's Stats:
 * Speed: 3
 * Control: 1
 * Trick: 1½



Kaede
Age Unknown, Female

The mysterious kunoichi Kaede seemingly appears out of nowhere. Though she shares the same snowboarding prowess as fellow ninja Shinobin, Kaede lacks his maturity and is prone to emotional outbursts. Who knows why she entered the tournament?

Kaede's Stats:
 * Speed: 2½
 * Control: 2½
 * Trick: 2½

''Like Shinobin, Kaede cannot use the regular or Special boards. She uses the same gear as he does.''

Auto-Pilot
When crossing the finish line, the computer will automatically steer your character towards the lift-in. This option can be disabled.



New Board Designs
Along with the standard 14 paint jobs that were in the first game, Snowboard Kids Plus adds two more, pictured at right.

Bleach Booth
Unlike other games in the series, Snowboard Kids Plus gives you the shop option to dye each characters' hair one of eight different colors for 500 G. While most options are solid colors, some actually come in patterns for certain characters (such as adding yellow streaks to Slash's black hair).

Wear Booth
Along with the Bleach Booth, the Wear Booth adds more opportunity to customize your characters (in this case with new outfits). There are five outfits in all for each of the ten snowboarders; the default counts as the first option, and the next three are readily available for purchase at the shop. The final alternate costume is sold after the other four have been acquired.

Event Viewer
Probably the biggest difference between the original game and Plus is the addition of cut scenes. While nearly all story scenes in the game consist of still pictures with voice overs, the introduction that plays when you first load the game is fully animated. You get a scene when you first start a new game, and whenever you complete the game with one of the characters. The first time you finish the game, you will be able to replay the credits as well. The Event Viewer is within the game's Option menu.