Pie Face – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Pie Face

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Board Game

52%

WISE Score

4.8

Board Game Geek

Russian roulette with whipped cream—15 minutes of suspense, laughter, and inevitable mess.

Pie Face

Board Game

52%

WISE Score

4.8

Board Game Geek

Russian roulette with whipped cream—15 minutes of suspense, laughter, and inevitable mess.

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Screenwise Verdict

Pie Face is the board game equivalent of a whoopee cushion: it gets a big laugh the first few times, then lives in your closet forever.

The concept is simple—spin, turn handles, hope you don't get splatted with whipped cream. Kids absolutely lose it with laughter, and parents report genuine family bonding moments. The suspense is real, even if the gameplay is nonexistent.

But let's be honest: this is pure novelty. There's no strategy, no skill development, no replayability beyond the initial shock value. After a few rounds, everyone's seen the gag. The BGG rating of 4.8/10 tells you everything—it's fun once, maybe twice, then it's just taking up space.

If you've got young kids (5-8) who love silly physical comedy and you don't mind cleaning whipped cream off surfaces you didn't know existed, this delivers exactly what it promises. Just don't expect it to become a family game night staple.

Age Fit

Best for ages 5-10 who still find physical comedy hilarious and don't mind mess. Older kids and teens will find it babyish unless they're playing with younger siblings. Adults can enjoy it ironically at parties, but you're not breaking this out for game night with friends.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

Pure physical comedy that brings families together for genuine laughter. The suspense of waiting to get splatted creates shared anticipation and bonding moments. Some kids might feel anxious about the mess or being the target, but the silliness generally outweighs any stress. Parent reviews confirm loads of fun and happiness.

Imaginative

This is a pure luck-based gag game with zero creative thinking, strategy, or problem-solving. You spin, you turn handles, you either get pie-faced or you don't. There's no storytelling, no building, no exploration. It's basically a slot machine for your face. The only 'imagination' is in the anticipation of the splat.

Safe

Completely safe in terms of content—it's whipped cream to the face. No mature themes, no conflict-inducing mechanics, no gambling elements beyond the randomness. The 'mess' is the only real concern, but parents know what they're signing up for. Social dynamics are positive: everyone's laughing together, not at each other.

Enriching

Entertainment value? High. Educational or developmental value? Nearly zero. Kids aren't learning strategy, cooperation, counting beyond basic scoring, or anything meaningful. It's a party trick in a box. That said, there's value in pure silliness and family bonding through shared laughter—just don't expect cognitive growth.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Genuine belly laughs and family bonding through shared silliness
Low barrier to entry—5-year-olds and grandparents can play equally well (or poorly)
Quick 15-minute sessions mean it won't overstay its welcome
The anticipation and suspense creates real emotional engagement, even if it's shallow
Gets kids comfortable with mild embarrassment in a safe, silly context

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What to Watch For

You will have whipped cream on your floor, furniture, and possibly ceiling—embrace it or skip this entirely
Some anxious kids might hate the unpredictability or being the center of attention
Replayability is limited—after a few rounds, the gag wears thin
Zero skill or strategy involved, so competitive kids might find it frustrating

Conversation Starters

"What was going through your head right before you got pie-faced?"
"Would you rather know exactly when the pie is coming, or have it be a surprise?"
"What other silly games could we invent with things we have at home?"

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