Birthday Party Bash is a party video game for the Wii

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. It was developed by Take-Two Interactive

Take-Two Interactive

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and was released on July 14, 2009. It includes minigames such as "Hot Potato Toss" and "Super Sack Racing". The game also plays the "Happy Birthday" song. This game was marketed to children between the ages of "4-10" but surprisingly many adults enjoyed this game as well, claiming it to be a "masterpiece". The game also came with a how to plan a party guide for every occasion.

Reception

Players have criticized the game for being too hard and that it had a steep learning curve. Parents complained that kids were not able to pin the tail on the donkey or blow out candles on the cake. Parents also complained that kids had no idea what a "bash" was and couldn't figure out what they were trying to do in the game.