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Come One, Come All! Step Right Up and PLAY Carnival Games 4 Family Fun

Macaroni Kid Reviews NEW Carnival Games for Nintendo Switch

By Jennifer Hill Macaroni Kid Fremont Publisher December 13, 2018


Who doesn't love a good carnival? Cotton candy, popcorn, fun games and rides...what's not to enjoy? Our family favorite is the games, so our whole family was excited about the opportunity to throw a carnival-themed party to share the new Carnival Games from 2K Games for the Nintendo Switch with some friends.


Carnival Games includes 20 super fun mini-games inspired by the fun of a county fair or carnival. Step right up to challenge friends and family and win again and again! Carnival Games can be played alone or with up to four players simultaneously and thanks to the Nintendo Switch, wherever you might be!

Carnival Games is perfect for all ages and video game abilities with games to please everyone! My son loves "Ghost Blaster" (think Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters at Disneyland), while my daughter loves "Roller Derby" (roll the balls into the holes to race your horse) and "Cluster Cups" (ball toss), dad's favorites are "Batter Up" (home run derby) and "Swish" (basketball), and even grandma got in on the action and loved playing "Cosmic Strike" (cosmic bowling). 

During play, players earn tickets which then unlock new mini-games giving players something to work towards. With 20 mini-games, there is something for everyone and plenty of variety to keep everyone entertained.

At our party, we had kids ranging from age 6 up to 13 years old and everyone jumped in to enjoy the varied games and loved the competition aspect with the all-time favorite games at the party being "Cosmic Strike" and "Swish".


I love that this is a non-violent game that is fun for all ages and has super quick games so the kids can trade off frequently, taking turns, or just play a few mini-games at a time, while my husband said the best part of Carnival Games is no standing in line at the Carnival shelling money out by the handful and no new "prizes" to add to the kid's collections!

If you have a Nintendo Switch, I highly recommend picking up the all-new Carnival Games and plan a family game night soon!

Check out all of our party photos here.


*I received product for the purpose of this review. All opinions expressed are my own.