Game modes include one freestyle option, and three that make use of a ghost feature. Ghosts are recordings of previous sessions, which can be played against personally or sent to friends for wider competition. Other online features include a leaderboard, and Twitter and Facebook connections which can be used to compare progress.

Some 50 tricks can be pulled off, including ollies, flips and grabs, with help from a tutorial by White to get players started. Accomplishing certain feats earns achievements and unlockable content, such as real-life snowboarding footage. The iPhone version of Origins is set to release sometime in December, following the launch of a Wii edition.