2K Play has announced Carnival Games for the Nintendo DS is now available on store shelves throughout North America. Carnival Games for DS builds on the fun of the original game that was developed for the Nintendo Wii, by taking full advantage of the DS control mechanism.

“Carnival Games is a brand that has come to stand for family fun,” said Steve Lux, vice president of business development for 2K Play. “By bringing the game to the world’s bestselling portable system just in time for the summer vacation and travel season, we look forward to expanding the ever-growing Carnival Games fan base.”

Each of the games was designed from the ground up for the system to ensure that Carnival Games maximizes the unique game play modes available on the DS. Gamers use a frenzied combination of tapping, blowing, speaking and stylus-maneuvering to bring the expansive midway to life. Favorites including Alley Ball, Test Your Strength, Balloon Darts, Frog Leap and Nerves of Steel are complemented with all-new games including Bumper Boats, Clown Bonk, Wild West Showdown, Loud Mouth and RC Raceway.