SBK: Snowboard Kids
Template:Infobox CVG 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.
Characters
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
Modes of Play
World Tour Challenge
Slalom
Boss Battle
Exhibition
Trick Match
Free Ride
Shots
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.
