The gameplay of Cool Boarders 3 involves racing, tricks, and tournaments. Players can choose from a variety of riders and boards, then select from one of 34 courses. The goal is to complete each course as quickly as possible in boarder-cross events, or focus on landing big tricks in halfpipe, slope style, and big air events.
Players can test their skills in the tournament mode against other riders, or practice perfecting their moves in a separate mode. Additionally, Cool Boarders 3 offers support for 2-player modes and features analogue control for enhanced gameplay.