#tutankham

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Retro Game Spotlight 086: Tutankham (1983)

Original Publishers (Arcade version): Konami / Stern Electronics (1982) Original Designer (Arcade version): H. Tanigaki Publisher (2600 version): Parker Brothers Designers (2600 version): Dave Engman, Dawn Stockbridge

Trivia: Originally named after the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun (but shortened due to length), Tutankham was ported to the Atari 2600 and Intellivision by Parker Brothers, who held a sweepstakes with a grand prize of $3,000 worth of video games or video game equipment.

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Tutankham (1983), released by Parker Brothers for the Atari 2600

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A Tutankham that had previously been converted to a Jail Break, restored to its former glory.

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USA 1984

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Tutankham

The tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun fascinated the world through much of the 20th century, particularly the rumored “curse” that would afflict anyone who entered. This provided the background for Konami/Stern’s arcade game, Tutankham. (The name is said to be shortened due to its length.) As an unnamed explorer, you brave the dangers of King Tut’s tomb, though you’re heavily armed with a gun and a small amount of flash bombs. 

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Vintage Comic - Dazzler #028

Pencils: Bill Sienkiewicz (Painted) Inks: Bill Sienkiewicz (Painted) Colors: Bill Sienkiewicz (Painted) Marvel (Sept1983)

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