diff --git a/examples/game/alien_cake_addict.rs b/examples/game/alien_cake_addict.rs
index 9a7e0239ef..7f23e6f9dd 100644
--- a/examples/game/alien_cake_addict.rs
+++ b/examples/game/alien_cake_addict.rs
@@ -308,7 +308,8 @@ fn spawn_bonus(
         commands.entity(entity).despawn_recursive();
         game.bonus.entity = None;
         if game.score <= -5 {
-            state.set(GameState::GameOver).unwrap();
+            // We don't particularly care if this operation fails
+            let _ = state.overwrite_set(GameState::GameOver);
             return;
         }
     }