Game update: 05/06/13

This week we've got something a bit different - the theme is birthday parties, and the update is dominated by a new set of goals to celebrate! For more on the goals, see here.

Notification for Birthday Party themed update

So, what have we got for the occasion? Well here's the list:

Tables:

• Birthday Party Table - locked by goal

Chairs:

• Birthday Party Chair - 5,000 coins

Wall decorations:

• Birthday Balloons - 7,500 coins

Floor decorations:

• Petting Zoo - locked by goal

Appliances:

• Birthday Party Oven - locked by goal

With only two items readily available, it's a party for VIPs only. At least they are affordable. And working through the Birthday Party goals should unlock the rest of the new content.

Introduction to Birthday Party goals

The shortage of new content leads me to wonder if the Birthday Party goals may come in two installments, much like the Gran-Gran goals did. In particular, notice the lack of a new counter. Usually a counter is a given for any theme - especially one with goals attached. Perhaps it will be included next week.

A preview of the Petting Zoo along with everything else can be seen in this image courtesy of the TeamLava Blog:

Items from Birthday Party update as shown on TeamLava Blog

You may spot that there are three never before seen dishes on the counters including a birthday cake. So presumably the Birthday Party Oven will carry three new recipes.

The bright colours are great. This is what (children's) birthday parties are all about. No need for any style or substance, just dollops of happy colours.

My only concern is the Petting Zoo, not least due to health and safety concerns in a restaurant. Are the horse and sheep residents at the restaurant or are they next in line for the chop?! This reminds me of the limited time offer for the buffalo during the cowboy theme a while back.

Having said all that, the Petting Zoo may make a nice piece in a future garden section of my diner so I'll definitely be working hard to complete the goals.