The gameplay involves riding down slopes, using tricks and completing events to gain points. The Wii Balance Board and Wii Motion Plus are used to control the snowboard and create precise movements. The game also features leaderboards, achievements, rider customization, difficulty settings, and new events such as knockout racing and air trick attacks.
The game includes 13 riders, including Shaun White, and allows players to choose a rider and cameraman before riding down a slope. Each slope has a leaderboard for time and tricks score, separated into Wii Balance Board and Wiimote results. The player can also customize their rider by changing their clothes and board, and receive new gear after completing events.