Smosh Games – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Smosh Games

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YouTube2011"smosh, games"

74%

WISE Score

8.5M

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High-energy gaming and tabletop comedy that's basically a digital hang-out spot for kids who've outgrown Minecraft tutorials.

Smosh Games

YouTube

2011, "smosh, games"

74%

WISE Score

8.5M

Subscribers

High-energy gaming and tabletop comedy that's basically a digital hang-out spot for kids who've outgrown Minecraft tutorials.

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Screenwise Verdict

Smosh Games is a YouTube institution that has survived multiple cast changes because it focuses on the one thing kids crave: a friend group they want to be part of. It’s loud, it’s occasionally annoying, and it definitely wants to sell you a t-shirt, but it’s also one of the more creative corners of the gaming internet.

If you're trying to pivot your kid away from mindless Roblox streamers and toward something with a bit more 'soul,' their tabletop and D&D content is the real win here. Just be ready for the occasional fart joke and the inevitable request to buy a $40 board game about exploding kittens.

Age Fit

Best for ages 12 and up. While younger kids will be drawn to the bright colors and screaming, the humor is firmly rooted in middle-school and high-school sensibilities.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

The cast has genuine chemistry and models a fun, inclusive friend group, though the humor frequently leans into loud, high-energy 'bro' comedy and mild suggestive banter.

Imaginative

Series like Sword AF (Dungeons & Dragons) and Board AF showcase high-level improvisational storytelling and creative tabletop play that goes beyond standard 'let's play' tropes.

Safe

Generally stays within PG-13 territory. Language is usually moderated or light, but the YouTube platform itself means open comments and an algorithmic rabbit hole.

Enriching

Excellent for introducing kids to the tabletop hobby and collaborative storytelling, though much of the gaming news and commentary is pure entertainment slop.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Board AF is one of the best ways to get a screen-obsessed kid interested in physical tabletop games.
Sword AF serves as a fantastic, accessible entry point to Dungeons & Dragons and collaborative role-playing.
The cast's ensemble dynamic highlights a diverse group of friends who actually seem to like each other, modeling healthy social banter.
It makes gaming literacy fun, moving from simple 'reaction' videos to actual critique and storytelling.

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What to Watch For

The humor can be crude and loud; expect plenty of 'that's what she said' style jokes and mild bleeped profanity.
Honest Game Trailers is intentionally cynical and can occasionally feature more mature references or violent game clips.
The pacing is relentless, designed to keep the YouTube algorithm happy, which can be overstimulating for younger viewers.

Conversation Starters

"Which of the board games they played looks like something we'd actually finish on a Friday night?"
"Why do you think the cast gets along so well even when they're competing in a game?"
"In Sword AF, how did the players use their character's flaws to make the story more interesting?"
"Do you think Honest Game Trailers is being fair to the games they review, or are they just looking for things to roast?"