An evil witch turns Dream Land into a “picture” world, and when Kirby confronts her, she uses her magic to turn him into a ball. Luckily, he finds a magic paintbrush she left behind and uses it to turn the DS stylus into a magic item capable of drawing rainbow paths. Kirby then sets out to regain his shape and save Dream Land.
Players must draw paths and stun enemies to guide Kirby through an adventure spanning seven massive worlds.