Carnival for the Atari 2600 is a classic fixed shooter video game, ported from the 1980 arcade game of the same name. Set in a whimsical fairground shooting gallery, players aim to hit various moving targets such as ducks, bunnies, and owls to rack up points. Targets move across the screen in predictable patterns, and players must shoot them while conserving limited ammunition. Bonus rounds and challenging mechanics, like a pesky bear that can eat away at player scores, add to the fun. The goal is to clear all targets and achieve the highest score possible before running out of bullets.