The Babysitting Mama game has you stuffing a Wii remote into a baby doll. Tapping into the vast, girly market of make-believe, it brings a virtual element to the whole concept.
Brought to you by Cooking Mama World, the Babysitting Mama Wii game comes with a doll and demonstrates the right way to take care of a baby. Not only can you cuddle your doll, you can use the nunchuck to feed the baby as well.
Wii-Stuffed Babies
The Babysitting Mama Game Taps into a Vast, Girly Market
Trend Themes
1. Virtual-reality Toys - The Babysitting Mama game demonstrates the potential for virtual-reality toys that add an interactive element to traditional play.
2. Gamification of Real-life Activities - The game taps into the trend of gamifying real-life activities, offering a virtual alternative for taking care of a baby.
3. Market Expansion Into Gender-specific Domains - The Babysitting Mama game highlights the opportunity for market expansion by targeting gender-specific domains, catering to the girly market.
Industry Implications
1. Toys and Games - The game opens up possibilities for the toy industry to explore virtual-reality toys as a new product category.
2. Parenting and Childcare - The game presents the potential for the parenting and childcare industry to leverage gamification to educate and engage caregivers.
3. Entertainment and Media - The Babysitting Mama game demonstrates the potential for entertainment and media companies to create interactive content that merges virtual reality with traditional play.