
- BGG rank
- BGG #23,200
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Magyar népmesék: A társasjáték
- 2–6 players
- 25–45 min
- Complexity 2.4/5
- 2015

1981
Rules assistance for The Smurf Game
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The Smurf Game is a board game released in 1981 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Point to Point Movement, and Pick-up and Deliver.
Move your elfin-blue smurf pawn through this 3-dimensional adventure-land collecting baskets of grapes, strawberries, apples and acorns. Be the first Smurf to bring home all four baskets and you win the game. But beware of the two forest paths guarded by the wicked wizard's cat, Azrael. This frisky , ferocious feline is ready to pounce onto the paths without any warning to steal a food basket, so watch out.
The Smurf Game supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for The Smurf Game is 20 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists The Smurf Game for ages 6 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
The Smurf Game has a complexity rating of 1.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
The Smurf Game belongs to these categories: Comic Book / Strip, Children's Game, and Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Point to Point Movement, and Pick-up and Deliver. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists The Smurf Game as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.