For novices at the game, there is a training mode which teaches the basic control method of the game. The mode begins by informing the player that 'Snowboard Kids is a racing game without brakes'. It then teaches the player the following techniques:
Cornering[edit]
By pointing the control stick to the bottom left or bottom right, the player can turn more sharply than otherwise.
Jump[edit]
Pressing and releasing the A Button will make the character jump. While the A Button is pressed, the character cannot turn. By jumping, the player can avoid rocks, launch higher from ramps, and can also jump over attacks if their timing is good.
Tricks Part 1 (100G Tricks)[edit]
Tricks are special techniques. They can be achieved by holding the A button and holding the control stick in a direction (the trick performed depends upon the direction pressed) before an appropriate jump; the trick will be performed upon releasing the A button. Upon successfully completing a trick and reaching the ground, the player is awarded 100G. If the character is still doing the trick when he or she reaches the ground, the character will fall.
Tricks Part 2 (Board Grabs)[edit]
The player can also grab his or her board in various different ways. Doing one is done with one of the C Buttons while in the air. Upon reaching the ground, money is awarded to the character for the board grab, proportionally to the amount of time spent holding the board. As for the 100G Tricks outlined above, if the character is still grabbing the board when he or she reaches the ground, the character will fall. It is possible to combine tricks with one or more board grabs for better rewards.
Tricks Part 3 (Character specific tricks)[edit]
Beside 100G Tricks and Board Grab, the characters can perform tricks specific to each. Doing a special trick is the same a normal trick, but instead of holding the control stick, a sequence of directions must be entered successfully. For instance, Slash, Linda, Nancy and Jam can perform a special trick with the following sequence: hold the A button; push the control stick to the left, then to the right; release the A button. More money is awarded for special tricks than normal tricks.
High Tech[edit]
It is possible to perform a trick on the course in locations which aren't as obvious as the larger jumps.
Boarding The Lift[edit]
In order to get back to the top of the course, the lift must be boarded. To board the lift, the player must successfully manoeuvre their board to the gate marked by the 'lift' sign.
Item[edit]
Items that the player has obtained from a blue shop and can use in the game will appear in the right window. Use the B Button to activate the item.
Weapon[edit]
Weapons (shots) that the player has obtained from a red shop and can use will appear in the left window. Use Z Trigger to attack. The player can shoot up to 3 times with 1 weapon.