Shrek's Carnival Craze DS box art

Nintendo DS · Board, Card & Party

Shrek's Carnival Craze

Deep cut

SystemNintendo DS
GenreBoard, Card & Party
DeveloperNordcurrent
PublisherActivision
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesShrek
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Shrek's Carnival Craze is a board, card or party game released for the Nintendo DS, developed by Nordcurrent and published by Activision.

Among the 22 DS board, card & party games in our database, it ranks #17 by legacy score.

It is part of the Shrek series; on the DS you can also try Shrek Forever After and Super Star Kartz. The series also appears on other systems with Shrek: Hassle at the Castle (GBA) and Shrek SuperSlam (GBA). Nordcurrent also made 101-in-1 Explosive Megamix and 101-in-1 Sports Party Megamix for the DS.

Shrek's Carnival Craze supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want action or story rather than tabletop-style play

What playing Shrek's Carnival Craze is like

Board, card, quiz and party games bring tabletop classics and social games to the screen, from chess and mahjong to trivia and casino games.

Tip for newcomers: These games are usually best with company; check how many players are supported before game night.

Shrek's Carnival Craze gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Shrek's Carnival Craze walkthroughs & guides

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Shrek's Carnival Craze FAQ

Who made Shrek's Carnival Craze?

It was developed by Nordcurrent and published by Activision.

Is Shrek's Carnival Craze multiplayer?

Yes. Shrek's Carnival Craze supports up to 2 players.

How long does Shrek's Carnival Craze take to play?

As a board, card or party game, Shrek's Carnival Craze typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Shrek's Carnival Craze on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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