Guide to Wii Sports Resort - Golf, Bowling, Power Cruising, Canoeing, Cycling, Air Sports

In the first half of this guide to Wii Sports Resort, I gave some tips on Archery, Basketball, Frisbee, Wakeboarding, Swordplay, and Table Tennis. This time around, I'll help you with Wii Sports Resort hints on the remaining six sports.

One of the four games in the original Wii Sports, Golf returns in Wii Sports Resort.

There's only a single mode in Golf and it plays just like the traditional sport. It can be pretty difficult, and to really master it will take some time, but there is a nifty little trick you could use.

Whenever you press the B button, the Wii Remote calibrates itself. If you're having trouble keeping your swing straight, you can use this to your advantage. Hold the controller level with the buttons facing up and hit B to calibrate it to this position. Now just swing it horizontally and you should have a pretty good swing.

Bowling is the other Wii Sports Resort game that was carried over from its predecessor. Unfortunately, also like Golf, there isn't much you can do in the way of strategy, but these Wii Sports Resort hints should help.

If you end up with a gap in between pins, aim for the outside of one of the pins and put some spin on the ball. If you do it right, you can knock the remaining pins together.

100-Pin Game

The 100-Pin game was one of my favorite things to do in the original Wii Sports and I'm excited that they brought it back. It plays just like regular Bowling, but with 100 pins, so the strategies are the same. Aim towards the center and put some spin on the ball.

Spin Control

In Spin Control, you'll need to curve the ball around obstacles in your path to get to the pins. Remember that you can use the d-pad to move your Mii, which is essential to lining up shots. This is a good mode to play first and then try your hand at normal bowling or the 100-pin game once you've master spin.

Slalom Course

Wii Sports Resort's Power Cruising was seen by many people as a throwback to Wave Race 64 and its Gamecube sequel. In this sport, you'll race a jet ski through a number of checkpoints in as little time as possible. Try to turn into checkpoints so that you're already lined up for the next.

You can boost by twisting the Wii Remote, but you should be careful about how you boost. It's a good idea to start the race with a boost, but don't do it too early, or the meter may not recharge by the time the race starts. For maximum advantage, don't boost until the meter is completely full and has turned purple.

If you're unlucky enough to hit an obstacle, boost as soon as you can escape to get right back into the action. The tougher courses will have checkpoints suspended over the water. Boosting off waves will help you reach them.

Speaking of waves, ride along them and not through them to maintain your speed.

VS

VS mode plays just like Slalom Course, but with an opponent. Finish the track with the most points to win.