Back during the Monster Craze days of the mid-1960's, even toy manufacturer's got in the act. In 1963, Hasbro introduced the "Dracula Mystery Game". A simple spin and move game, it provided young players with the thrill of avoiding the vampire's various pitfalls and traps. Now considered rare, a few of these have surfaced and sold at auction. In 2008, one sold at Hake's for $284.62. Another is for sale on eBay for $150.00.
Here is a description of a Dracula Mystery Game up for bid at Worthpoint:
1963 Hasbro Universal Monsters DRACULA Mystery Game: Will the Vampire Catch You? RARE! NEW-UNUSED! DRACULA Mystery Game is a roll-and-move game where players eventually intersect 8 different locations on the game board, such as Quicksand and Vampire Chasm. There are no shortcuts or detours. Two spinners are provided, one for movement, and the other one for monster encounters. The object of the game is to escape from Dracula's Castle. Based on the classic 1931 DRACULA MOVIE from Universal Pictures starring Bela Lugosi as Count Dracula. Contents; Board, 5 player markers with different colored bases, and 2 spinners built into the game box insert. Instructions on box lid. Game is Mint , complete, unused and comes as show. Playing pieces are still attached and not removed but loose. A gorgeous RARE! original Universal Pictures Monster Board game. Manufactured by the HASBRO Toy Corp. in 1963, these games don't turn up in near mint-unused condition. Board is clean with bright vivid colors. Box lid has only slight traces of wear from age. Don't miss this fantastic Horror classic from the age of Monsters.
Cool ... can you post the Phantom of the Opera game ??
ReplyDeleteThat's in the works, Good Doctor, along with the Frankenstein Mystery Game.
ReplyDeleteglad to hear, good Sir ...
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