Tips and Tricks to Kinect Adventures for the Xbox 360 Kinect

Kinect Adventures is the default Xbox 360 title that comes with the new Kinect sensor. This game includes five mini games that can be played single or multiplayer. The goal for all of the games is to earn as many Adventure pins as possible. The number of pins that you are able to collect will determine whether you will be awarded a bronze, silver, gold, or platinum medal. Here are some easy tips and tricks to get a huge score and whoop your friends.

Rally Ball

Rally Ball is my personal favorite. In this game, players repeatedly hit and kick a ball down a long glass corridor hitting targets. Some of the targets automatically multiply the number of balls in play. Adventure pins are a combination of number of targets hit and time remaining at the end of each round.

Tip #1 - Stand with your feet as far apart as possible. The ball is unable to pass between your legs.

Tip #2 - Hit the ball multiplying boxes early in the round. This will help you finish the round faster.

20,000 Leaks

In 20,000 Leaks, players must use their hands and feet to plug leaking cracks in a glass underwater viewing platform. Adventure pins are awarded based on the number of leaks plugged and time remaining on the clock at the end of each round.

Tip #1 - Just about any part of your body can be used to plug the leaks. Don't forget to use your head, knees, and hips.

River Rush

River Rush is a white water rafting type game where players maneuver a raft down a river collecting Adventure pins. Adventure pins earned for each run is the combined total of pins collected and time remaining on the clock when you cross the finish line.

Tip #1 - This mini game is much easier played single player since two players playing together must control the same raft. If you are having trouble getting a good score, ditch your partner for a round or two.

Tip #2 - If you are having a hard time making large jumps, give yourself another boost by jumping a second time while in mid air. This should give you the extra clearance to reach platforms or Adventure pins that are just out of reach.

Tip #3 - The game instructions tell you to step left and right to turn your raft. However, this makes the turns very jerky. For smoother turning, simply lean in the direction that you want to go.

Reflex Ridge

In Reflex Ridge, players ride on a flatbed mine cart and duck, jump over, and dodge obstacles while trying to grab Adventure pins along the way. Your final score is calculated based on the number of pins collected and time remaining.

Tip #1 - Jumping while riding your cart will give you an extra boost of speed. This is especially helpful when riding up and down the track elevators.

Tip #2 - Playing two players will give you a higher chance of getting a good score. Once the round is over, the game will automatically use the best player's score.

Space Pop

In Space Pop, each player must float around a no gravity space station popping bubbles floating around the room. Points are counted based on the number of bubbles that are popped during the round.

Tip #1 - The space station has holes on the ceiling, floor, and walls that disperse the bubbles during the round. Watch the holes closely, they light up prior to releasing each round of bubbles.

Tip #2 - Float as close to the middle height of the room. This is where a majority of the bubbles will pass naturally.

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