Enter the competitive world of monster scouting in Dragon Quest Monsters Joker for the Nintendo DS. As a young aspiring Scout, you travel to the adventurous Green Bays archipelago to compete in the Joker GP tournament. This spin-off marks the series' shift to full 3D graphics, allowing you to explore lush environments and see monsters roaming in the wild. The core gameplay revolves around the "Scout" command, where you intimidate enemy monsters to join your team. With a deep synthesis system that lets you combine creatures to create powerful new hybrids and a customizable skill system, you must build the ultimate team to uncover the dark secrets behind the tournament organization.