$100,000 for the The Smurfs RPG?!

Written by George Chrysostomou

The Smurfs RPG

Maestro Media, a company known for its vibrant merch and IP-driven tabletop games like Disney’s Donald Duck in Happy Camper, are launching a brand new roleplaying game inspired by the Blue Crew.

Interestingly, Maestro Media are no strangers to the property, having previously designed The Smurfs: Hidden Village, which is set to release in November 2025 and appears to have received a solid number of pre-orders already. The company has naturally leaned into that early success for the franchise, and The Smurfs: Roleplaying Game seems to be heading for even greater heights.

The title, which is set to be released to retail in July of 2025, will soon be available to pre-order to the general public. The RPG has been designed by Kevin Borrup.

The Smurfs Kickstarter

For those who want to find out more about The Smurfs: Roleplaying Game, they’ll find all they need to know on the official Kickstarter. Maestro Media attempted to fund the game and test the waters for distribution, and the fanbase did not disappoint. Not only was the title fully-funded in under 18 minutes, but it has now amassed a whopping £92,498 in donations, far exceeding its initial £7,716 goal. But not to worry, those who still want to get involved have 24 days to go as of this writing.

The title promises that players will be able to create their own Smurf, solve puzzles and go on adventures as a cooperative party. Clearly designed to be fun for the whole family, potential players can already download a quick-start guide to get a taste of what’s to come. The title includes over 40 different Smurfs, like classics such as Smurfette, Clumsy Smurf, Brainy Smurf and Smurfblossom.

Those who have signed up to the Kickstarter could receive a core rulebook, special edition rulebook, a starter box, character sheets, standees, an adventure map and tokens and dice, based on what has been contributed.

The Mechanics

Just like any RPG, the mechanics will be the deciding factor as to whether this Smurfs title proves to have longevity. If you wanted to create your own character from scratch, then you’re in luck, because that’s one of the most heavily advertised elements of the game. Players create a Smurf based on their name, motivation, attributes, advantages, equipment and specialised Smurf house!

The run of play utilises a basic set of rules, with players rolling D6 to calculate the success of their choices, and Smurf power and effort influencing the results. Smurf equipment and Smurfberries are also bonuses that come with specific advantages throughout the title, with these core elements building the backbone of gameplay.

So, those who want the chance to dive in on the action can head on over to the Kickstarter right now to download the guidebook and get involved with some of the donation rewards. Fans of The Smurfs will have to wait till next year to fully embrace this title though.