Bonsai Barber – Win a great game or even a Wii!
The Wii rocks for so many reasons. Though we still don’t have much time to play it, we thoroughly enjoy the moments that we do, and it’s a great way to entertain the entire family when the weather’s crappy. We don’t have many games, but that may change since my recent discovery of Wiiware, a service that allows Wii users to download games and applications specifically designed and developed for the Wii console from the Wiishop channel. Without going to the store. Can I get an Amen?
UK based game developer Zoonami kindly gave us some Wii points to spend on their new Wiiware game, Bonsai Barber. It’s for 1-4 players and is rated E for Everyone-Comic Mischief. For some reason, the name of the game didn’t click for me until we actually played it. And yes, we were actually giving haircuts to foliage. You choose from a selection of tools of the trade – scissors, clippers, paint for fun, water to regrow foliage and more, and cut the “hair” (twigs and leaves) of one of the twelve Bonsai salon customers, which include a shallot, a strawberry, a cactus, a carrot, a banana and more, each with their own interesting personality. 
If you play daily, you’ll get a new 5 customers each day to test your stylistic skills. Sometimes the customer requests a certain style, or you can choose from over thirty available styles. If you don’t play daily and miss an appointment, you’ll hear about it (on your Wii message board, but if you perform well you may get a gift or a postcard from an exotic destination from a customer who has traveled afar to show off their new do. I’d never let my kids Wii every day and there are no worries about the game being annoying if you don’t.
While my husband and I enjoyed the game for a few minutes, it’s definitely a kids game and our three year old absolutely loved it. It was really fun for us to play as a family, but is not a game you’d sit and play with your adult friends for long. It’s el cheapo – amounts to about ten bucks – and is great fun for all ages so if you have children or grandchildren of the under 10 set, I’d highly recommend it!
Buy your 2000 Wii points card online in Canada or the USA and get shopping!
Win it! You could win one of THREE 2000 Wii points cards or a Wii console
courtesy of Zoonami! To enter, leave a comment on this post before noon mst on December 7, 2009. The first number drawn will win the Wii (along with a Wii points card so you can order Bonsai Barber! Those Zoonami folks are so thoughtful…) and the next three will win the points cards. Good luck! (Remember, you can always get extra entries at T.O.P.!)
CONTEST CLOSED & WINNER EMAILED
November 29th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
Bonsai!! Use the focus Daniel son
November 29th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
What a cool prize! I have a friend that would love a wii!
We love the retro games you can get with the points!
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November 29th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
WII — wheewho!!
November 29th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
I’ve never heard of this game but it sure looks like fun for a family! I know just the family who’d love to play it!
November 29th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
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November 29th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
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November 29th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
My parents are considering getting us a Wii for Christmas and we were wondering if there were good games for our smaller children to play – - looks like this one is pretty fun. Can you only buy it at Wiiware?
November 29th, 2009 at 5:08 pm
I’ve got a long winter ahead with 3 toddlers…anything to distract is a good idea.
November 29th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
This game looks really cute. My son would also probably get a kick out of it. Thanks for the giveaway.
November 29th, 2009 at 7:29 pm
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November 29th, 2009 at 7:33 pm
awesome giveaway – glad to see them again!
November 29th, 2009 at 8:30 pm
My grandsons would enjoy this so much.
November 29th, 2009 at 9:03 pm
Cute game. I like that the customers’ personalities were developed as part of the game.
November 29th, 2009 at 9:10 pm
Count me in!
November 29th, 2009 at 9:50 pm
We love our Wii, and this game looks like lots of silly fun!
November 30th, 2009 at 10:14 am
Im not sure I know what this is,but it does look like something one of my grandchildren could do,I know my son has foster children who would love a wii,they dont have much,thanks
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November 30th, 2009 at 10:18 am
oh my! that sounds like loads of fun!
November 30th, 2009 at 10:28 am
I just played a Wii for the first time yesterday and it was a ton of fun (even for my 3 year old!) This would be great!
November 30th, 2009 at 10:47 am
What a great giveaway. Would love the wii points card. Thanks for the great giveaway during the holidays!
November 30th, 2009 at 10:57 am
Oh count me in, my kids would LOVE this! Would be perfect as a Christmas present.
Thanks for the fantastic giveaway!
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November 30th, 2009 at 10:58 am
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November 30th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
This is great! We love the Wii!
November 30th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
What a super cool idea! I do not own a wii, but would LOVE to
Shhh, but we bought one for my mom & dad for Christmas – so at least we’ll be able to play over there. I will definitely have to remind her of wiiware because it just sounds so easy. I remember playing frogger when I was a kid, so that frogger returns download would be so fun & would bring bak memories of the atari that we had!
thanks!
November 30th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
I am an email subscriber, thanks!
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November 30th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
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November 30th, 2009 at 4:01 pm
Wow! What a great looking game. I’d love to win
November 30th, 2009 at 7:01 pm
We would love to have a Wii.
November 30th, 2009 at 8:34 pm
What a wonderful contest. That game looks like a lot of family fun! Thank you =)
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November 30th, 2009 at 8:35 pm
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November 30th, 2009 at 8:48 pm
Styling radishes looks very amusing… but will it help my kids eat their veggies?!
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December 1st, 2009 at 8:58 am
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December 1st, 2009 at 9:09 am
My 3-year old would love this!
December 1st, 2009 at 10:03 am
What a superly awesome gift. I love Bonsai trees.
December 1st, 2009 at 6:33 pm
Though I’m generally fairly ambivalent when it comes to video systems, and so far have not purchased any, the Wii is the one that I would cave in on the fastest.
December 1st, 2009 at 6:44 pm
That looks like a fun game to share with kids!
December 3rd, 2009 at 5:35 am
Oh man i want a wii more than I can say.
December 3rd, 2009 at 8:53 am
I could use some wii points.
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December 3rd, 2009 at 12:16 pm
We don’t have a Wii (sorry I had to…) but would love one. I keep asking for one (birthdays, anniversary, christmas) but haven’t got one yet.
I would like to just have the games like driving for our budding race car driver and the games to play as a whole family as we don’t get out much due to my health.
Thanks for the chance to win this AWESOME prize.
Michelle
December 3rd, 2009 at 12:17 pm
I also am a loyal email subscriber.
Merry HO HO everyone!
December 3rd, 2009 at 3:30 pm
Wow! What an awesome giveaway! We don’t have a Wii, but it’s on our wishlist!
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December 3rd, 2009 at 3:31 pm
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December 3rd, 2009 at 10:13 pm
LOL…this looks so cute! My daughter would have such a fun time playing this.
December 3rd, 2009 at 10:14 pm
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December 4th, 2009 at 8:51 am
Great giveaway, especially with the tough economy I know we’re having to make tough choices….what a great way to brighten someone’s Christmas!
December 4th, 2009 at 9:00 am
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December 5th, 2009 at 6:33 pm
What an awesome prize!
December 6th, 2009 at 11:49 am
I have never heard of Wiiware and didn’t know you could download games for the Wii. Interesting…
December 6th, 2009 at 4:40 pm
Would love a WII!