It was first released in Japan in 1998 under the name Street Boarders (ストリートボーダーズ, Sutorīto Bōdāzu), then was licensed by Electronic Arts for distribution in 1999.

It was re-released later in Japan as part of the Simple 1500 series of budget games under the name The Skateboard.

[3] Players attempt to clear each track by scoring a minimum number of points within a set time limit.

The tracks consist of obstacles to perform tricks on, including rails, benches and half-pipes.

By clearing a stage the player earns experience points that can be used to make the skater faster, more agile, able to jump higher, etc.