Remember back in 2007, a whopping 11 years ago, when a little title called Carnival Games came out for the Nintendo Wii and DS, selling millions of copies? Well, we do, and 2K remembers too because the publisher has just announced that the multiplayer mini-game collection will be coming to the Nintendo Switch on Nov 6. Despite the game receiving poor reception at the time of its launch, it still somehow managed to make waves and become of the best-selling third-party games that released on the Nintendo Wii.
Carnival Games for the Nintendo Switch isn’t just a port of the Wii game but is instead being built from the ground-up for the hybrid console, featuring 2o exciting and reimagined carnival-themed mini-games that can all be played with up to four people.
Here’s an overview of Carnival Games that comes straight from 2K Games themselves:
Key Features
- A Fun Variety of Carnival Games for Everyone: Like a real-life county fair, Carnival Games bursts with 20 exciting games that you can play over and over. Classic games such as shooting basketballs (“Swish”) and taking down clowns (“Clowning Around”) are joined by brand new attractions like flying drone racing (“Light Speed”) and cosmic bowling (“Cosmic Strike”). With 20 total games across four uniquely themed alleys, there’s fun for everyone.
- Carnival Games Everywhere: With Nintendo Switch, Carnival Games is a game for everyone and for everywhere. Whether on the big screen or small screen, Carnival Games can be enjoyed wherever you want to play.
- A Multiplayer Party: Bring your family and friends in on the fun for a true Carnival Games party. Up to four players can participate simultaneously, bumping up the level of excitement and competition in all 20 carnival games.
- Play, Win, Get Rewards: Play games, win tickets, and trade them in for new outfits for your carnival guest characters. Dress them up to match your style or go wild with wacky headgear, shirts, and bottoms.
Carnival Games launches for the Nintendo Switch on Nov 6 and will retail for $39.99.