Kuruma de DS

About

Kuruma de DS is a quiz and trivia game for the Nintendo DS designed for in-car entertainment. Players answer questions while connected to a Japanese GPS system, making it impossible to play without that hardware. The game features Mii characters as participants, letting you create and customize avatars to represent you and your fellow players. Single and multiplayer modes let you test knowledge against friends or family during long drives, with the GPS integration acting as both a requirement and a gimmick. The game’s niche focus on Japanese car culture and GPS dependency limits its appeal outside Toyota’s home market. Released in 2012, it quietly exists as a forgotten experiment in vehicle-connected gaming. While the Mii integration and trivia format are familiar Nintendo fare, the hardware-specific setup makes it a curiosity rather than a lasting title. Its multiplayer mode and lighthearted approach to quiz games keep it simple, but the lack of online data or community ratings suggests it never gained much traction beyond early adopters.