When I saw this game I knew it was going to be fun. That was just from reading the write up. At the time of purchase, I spent twice as much as it is listed for now. It was well worth it, with saying that, if you see it for fourteen something, get it for yourself or for a gift for someone who loves to play the Wii, and you will be high on their list.This game has been played for 5+ hours in my house the last few nights. I am a 38 year old female and the other person who plays it, more like cannot turn it off, is a 40 year old male. He has little patience and is easily bored but this game has him and I will get to that soon.At first when we started playing, I will admit, I was not as impressed. I knew it had a lot to offer but I wanted to see to all, you have to unlock parts of the games to get to the 100 play area. I read a lot of people compare it to Sports Resort; I do not see the similarity. I will say without a doubt, if you have mastered Wii Ski and Snowboard, THIS is the game for you! It has the same layout and the controls are the exact same as Wii Ski and Snowboard. After awhile my arthritis hurts but my friends has managed to unlock so many games. One night he was on a mountain and it is set up JUST like Wii Ski and Snowboard. Instead of taking a gondola to the top or a helicopter, you take a ski lift or a helicopter as well. As you play you have the game playing the `resort' ski music in the background with the announcements. There are caves and hidden areas. Last night my friend found a cave on the mountain and it had lava in it and you are able to bungee jump above the lava. There are hidden `treasures' throughout the game and so far they have been outfits. The sound clips through out game are the same are Wii Ski and Snowboard. It make sense though, it is made by the same company, Namco, that put out the other game.This game is for little ones and adults. When my friend walks in he puts this game in and does not stop playing it and I am AMAZED at home much this game has to offer. There is so much to do! Another cute feature is you can use your mii's and also add a dog and pick your dog from their selection and name it. The dog will follow you around as you play, it is adorable.I wanted to hit on that you can use this without the balance board. I have one but we have not used it, just like Wii Ski and Snowboard. We use the motion plus remotes and nunchucks.For the price, GET IT! For someone who thinks they have every game, but does not have this one, get it. If you like Wii Ski and Snowboard, get this. My friend called not too long to ask if he could come over and play this some more since he opened a new area last night.The only con, which is little, with Wii Ski and Snowboard, you have the option to play in day or night mode. Since the layout and controls are the same, I thought it would be great if this game offered day or night. It is only in day mode. I like playing in night mode; it can be relaxing at night. UPDATE: Thanks to Diane in the comment section, we were able to unlock the night/day mode at the 16 stamp. Now you can play all the games in the night or day mode, it is AWESOME!This game is a treat and offers a lot more than I thought it did. I am very impressed and highly recommend it.
