Cover of the game Pie Town

Pie Town

Renegade Game Studios · Board game · 2017
Ludopedia
7.0 Ludopedia
BoardGameGeek
6.3 BoardGameGeek
Players
2–4 · best 4
Play Time
60–90 min
Weight
Weight 2.2/5
Year
Year 2017
Minimum age
Minimum age 14+
Buy · from US$ 60.19
7.0 rating Ludopedia
6.3 rating BoardGameGeek
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

Pie Town is a delightful surprise for anyone who enjoys games that mix dice placement with a dash of deduction. The experience is dynamic, requiring you to manage your kitchen while spying on what your rivals are plotting. It is the perfect game for those looking for something light, yet with enough strategic depth to keep the table engaged from start to finish.

Highlights
  • Very creative dice mechanic
  • Super charming culinary theme
  • Blends deduction and strategy well
  • Fast and engaging gameplay
Keep in mind
  • Interaction can be frustrating for some
  • Dice luck can influence results
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Welcome to Pie Town, a place where success hinges on your ability to balance apples, butter, and, of course, plenty of strategy. In Pie Town, you aren't just any baker; you are managing an operation where every decision counts and discretion is the soul of the business. The game blends classic worker placement with a special twist: your workers are dice. This means you need to manage not just where to place your team, but also which face value to use to optimize harvesting ingredients, preparing pies, and making the final sale to the town's customers.

The real charm here is the deduction element. While you try to bake the best pie possible, your opponents are doing the same, and everyone keeps secret recipes that need to be unraveled. It is a game of cat and mouse, where observing your neighbors' behavior is just as important as tending to your own kitchen. You will need solid resource management and a pinch of luck with the dice to stand out.

The gameplay experience is a constant balance between tactical management—deciding where to allocate your dice to get the best resources—and social investigation. Since the dice represent your employees, they can vary in efficiency, which adds an interesting dynamic to the game. If you enjoy games that mix a light and fun theme with a strategic layer that requires constant attention to what other players are doing, Pie Town is an excellent choice for your table. Get ready to harvest, bake, and, above all, keep your secrets very well guarded while trying to become the biggest name in the local bakery scene.

Rules videos

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Best player count

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2–4 players
2 REC
3 REC
4 BEST

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Categories

Families

Theme: Food / Cooking
Publisher Renegade Game Studios
Designer Daniel Fremgen
Artist Charlie Bink, Jeanne Torres

Community

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1,149owners
287wishlist
53want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 questions
How long does a game of Pie Town last?
On average, games last between 60 and 90 minutes, making them perfect for a game night with friends.
How many players does it support?
The game is designed for 2 to 4 players, with the deduction interaction shining brightest at the maximum player count.
Is it a very complex game?
With a BGG weight of 2.22, it is considered a medium-light game—easy to pick up but with plenty of tactical decisions.
Do I need luck with the dice to win?
The dice are your workers, so luck is involved, but the focus is on management and deduction. Knowing how to mitigate rolls is key.
Is the cooking theme just for show?
No, it is integrated into the mechanics of harvesting ingredients and baking pies, which really helps with immersion during the game.

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