Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games

Overview

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games is a sports game with the official license of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games and a crossover franchise from the Mario and the Sonic universe similar to Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games. It takes place at the Vancouver Winter Olympics of 2010. Like the previous game, the 27 events are presented as motion-based mini-games. Aside from the main events there are a series of Dream Events that have enhanced features and visuals. Some of the events can optionally be played using the balance board peripheral. Events include for instance skiing, snowboarding, bobsleigh, ice hockey, figure skating and more. The games can be played individually or in a festival mode that spans 17 days.

Developed by

Sega Sports R&D

Published by

Nintendo, Sega

Facts

Game modes

Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen

Player perspectives

Third person

Themes

Action, Party

Franchises

Mario, Sonic The Hedgehog, Olympic Games, Donkey Kong

Series

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games

Release dates

• Wii: Oct 13, 2009