A Virtual Birthday Party

A new Wii game gives parents a “birthday party in a box” with the Birthday Party Bash from 2K. The program includes themed games, invitation and special offers from Duncan Hines Party City and Evite.

According to the company’s release:”In Birthday Party Bash, up to 12 party goers can whack, roll, splash, pop, scribble, climb, jump, and shimmy their way through more than 20 birthday games, including Piñata Blast, Duncan Hines Cake Stacker, Pin the Tail, Hot Potato and Birthday Blowout. The birthday boy or girl can also choose from ten party theme rooms to set the scene for an unforgettable bash, from “Pirates,” complete with sword and treasure chest, to “Princess,” with a royal castle, a fancy crown, and unicorn. When it’s time to break for cake, a lively rendition of the traditional “Happy Birthday” song will play for everyone to sing along in karaoke-style, with a virtual cake on screen.”

OK–I know birthday parties can be hard to plan, but I’m not sure about taking them virtual. What’s next? You can just hold them in SecondLife and no one actually has to leave their houses to attend.

At least with the Wii format, the kids may actually be physically active with more than just their thumbs, but at least chip in for some actual decorations and a cake, mom.

The program retails for $39.99 and includes 12 ready-to-mail invites, customized Evites, a guide to party planning, and coupons for Duncan Hines mixes and Party City.

Just be sure to have several Wii remotes or the party’s over.