Snowboard Kids N64 box art

Nintendo 64 · Racing / Sports

Snowboard Kids

Deep cut

SystemNintendo 64
Released1998
GenreRacing, Sports
DeveloperAtlus
PublisherAtlus
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesSnowboard Kids
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 7

Snowboard Kids is a racing game released in 1998 for the Nintendo 64, developed by Atlus. It blends racing and sports elements.

It landed about 2 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 1998 include The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, 1080° Snowboarding and Mario Party.

It is part of the Snowboard Kids series; on the N64 you can also try Snowboard Kids 2.

Snowboard Kids supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the N64 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps

What playing Snowboard Kids is like

Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.

Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.

Snowboard Kids gameplay screenshot on N64
In-game screenshot (N64)

Snowboard Kids cheats & codes

33 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Alle Tracks800ECE7C 0003
Activator 1 P1D00E4C00 0000
Activator 2 P1D00E4C01 0000
Dual Activator P1D10E4C00 0000
Infinite Cash801222EA 0050
Enable Shinobin8110AE5E 0100

See all Snowboard Kids cheats

Snowboard Kids walkthroughs & guides

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Playing N64 games today

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Snowboard Kids FAQ

When did Snowboard Kids come out on the N64?

Snowboard Kids was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998.

Who made Snowboard Kids?

It was developed by Atlus.

Is Snowboard Kids multiplayer?

Yes. Snowboard Kids supports up to 4 players.

How long does Snowboard Kids take to play?

As a racing game, Snowboard Kids typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Snowboard Kids on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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