Players can enjoy the thrills of cold-weather sports without the fear of frostbite thanks to Winter Blast: 9 Snow & Ice Games. This self-explanatory title offers up to four gamers the chance to try downhill events such as "Long Jump," "Snowboard Race," "Ski Slalom," "Half-Pipe," and "Sledding," as well as activities like "Ice Hockey," "Shootout Competition," "Free Run Biathlon," and "Snowball Fights." The game is fully compatible with the Wii Balance Board, though it is also playable with just a Wii Remote and Nunchuk, and players can aim for high scores using a variety of colorful characters. ~ Christopher Brown, All Game Guide