Smurf

About

Smurf is a 1984 handheld LCD game from Tiger Electronics, part of their Double Wide Screen lineup. The objective is to guide a tiny figure through a maze while avoiding randomly moving smurfs that pop up on the screen. The controls are limited to a single button for jumping, adding to the challenge. The game’s small scale and simplicity make it a basic but functional example of early portable gaming, with a screen wider than most of its era. The game is now a rare artifact of 80s toy tech, offering little complexity by modern standards but holding nostalgic value for collectors. It’s one of the lesser-known titles in Tiger’s catalog, overshadowed by more famous releases like their Pac-Man handhelds. Despite its dated presentation, Smurf remains a curious footnote in the evolution of portable games, appealing mostly to enthusiasts of retro electronics.