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Determines how long a player should keep their balance on an object.
A concept used in many racing and action games in which your vehicle or character is airborne and shot at an awesome angle, often in slow-mo.
The inclusion of skateboarding, snowboarding, or other X-Games fare as a diversion. Popular in the 2000s during the height of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater.
A line that signals the start or the end of the race. Even though it is used for racing, it could mean any type of racing game.
The ability for an athlete or character, especially in extreme sports or platforming games, to rotate their bodies in a frontal or backward motion, creating inertia that propels them into a flipping motion.
A technique used in most extreme sports that allows the athlete to twist their bodies while still maintaining possession of their board. Applicable to both snowboarding and skateboarding.
A common type of stage featured in many games. Slippery ice, avalanches, and freezing water are some of the unpleasantries to be had when visiting these cold arctic regions.
These are often a departure from the conventional gameplay of a game. There have also been compilations; games including only minigames. The Mario Party series has a lot of minigames, too!
The Natas Spin is achieved when a skateboarder spins on the spot whilst perched on a narrow object.
This exploitation of the original Starsiege: Tribes' physics model speeds up player movement down declining surfaces.
The use of a board to ride down a snow-covered slope.
A grid that is organized for the start of the race in rows of 2, 3 or more. Very useful for standing starts in various racing titles.
Whether it be for points, speed boosts or just for aesthetic purposes, this game includes fancy tricks that the player can perform.
In SSX, the snowboard is used to Uber Tricks
Games released to coincide with the Winter Olympic Games
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