Wii Sports Club Requires Wii MotionPlus, Not Just Remote Plus

You cannot play Wii Sports Club with only a Wii Remote Plus. The game requires Wii MotionPlus (built into Remote Plus or as a separate dongle on original Remote) for its enhanced motion tracking.

Required Hardware

• Wii U Console (game is Wii U eShop only).
• Wii Remote Plus (RVL-036, MotionPlus inside) OR original Wii Remote + Wii MotionPlus accessory (RVL-004).
• Nunchuk (for Golf, Baseball, Bowling).
• Wii U GamePad (optional; used for some menus/score display).

Why MotionPlus Is Mandatory

Wii Sports Club uses 1:1 motion for golf swing, tennis serve spin, bowling release, boxing hooks—precision beyond basic accelerometer. The original Wii Sports worked without it; Club does not.

If you have a Remote Plus (black model, "Wii" + "MotionPlus" text on bottom), you're good. If it's an original white Remote, buy the $5–$10 dongle.