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Voice of the Mummy Board Game 1971.
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Jon, 
The Voice 10:47 pm on March 9, 2009 Permalink |
My first game was played at around 1973 with a neighbor and my younger brother. We played it a few times but I clearly remember having problems with the player working consistently! So, here is how I started the website. I looked on Ebay and wondered if I could find a copy of the game. I picked a few up broken and started tinkering. Being involved with electronics and computers I figured out just about every problem these players can have! Lots of fun, it’s been. I can’t wait until my kids get old enough to play it. Rich Burbage
Teofil 11:23 am on April 20, 2009 Permalink |
I still have my VOM minus record, you would have to say I played it when it first came out iin the early seventies. I just wish Milton Bradley would release a computerized edition, I contacted MB but of course got a "perfunktory" thank you e-mail. SO much more can be done with modern tech. Oh and thank you for the sounds of the game it must be 30 years since i heard them, it brought back many memories
George 1:07 pm on July 17, 2009 Permalink |
THANK YOU RICHARD, WHAT A PLEASURE TO DO BUSINESS W/YOU. YOUR "VOICE OF THE MUMMY" & "SEANCE" GAMES THAT I PURCHASED FROM YOU ARE "GRRRRREATTTTTT" !!!!!!!!!! "George"
Nick 7:37 am on July 20, 2009 Permalink |
I have memories of it being played at a Xmas party around ’72, lots of kids (mainly girls) huddled around it, could hardly make out the sounds it emitted, mummy lid being slammed shut and exitedly played (the thought makes me shudder- bought a copy off Richard, it\’s now handled like a museum piece). Shugged, and went off for more boyish pursuits. Feel now that I missed out- what a game!! Remember it in stores- the fantasic box art made it stand out- AGAIN I missed out! It took the entreaties of my brother and the knock out sounds of this site to finally hunt for this game. Thanks Richard what a great restoration of a true treasure. And a pleasure doing business with you.
Mariann 5:30 pm on January 21, 2010 Permalink |
I first played VOM shortly after it came out at a friend’s house. He had 4 siblings, so the game did not last very long but the memories did. I now have little kids that I wanted to share the memory with. Thanks to Richard helping me to keep it running, the memory and the mummy are alive.
Heath 11:30 am on February 9, 2010 Permalink |
My husband would tell me about this awesome game he used to play with his parents as a child. He described the Mummy case and the spooky voice coming out that gave him goosebumps. It took him forever to remember the name of the game. So, 5 years ago I found one online that was complete, but the record player needed repairing. I had no idea how to get it fixed, but my husband was very excited to have the game. So, 5 years, it was still in the box in the closet broken. Then my Mother in law shows up this Christmas with a “family gift”. Low and behold, another Voice of the Mummy game with broken record player! However, she had a lead on “a guy that fixes these things” Well, we just enjoyed playing this game with our daughter this weekend, and we can’t get enough! We now have two PERFECT working Voice of the Mummy Games! Thanks to Richard and his lightning fast and professional work, we were playing within a week of mailing them out to him. Thanks Richard! You’re awesome!Dawn P.
Suzanne 4:23 pm on April 17, 2010 Permalink |
Howdy all! I love VOM it is the best board game I have EVER played! Mine was lost back in the 70′s during a flood to my home. So, fast forward to the present and thanks to Ebay I found one, but it stopped working after few months of playing. Happily, I found Senor Richards’ website and all was fixed! I highly recommend him to anyone needing help with their game. Thanks amigo!
Larry 4:27 pm on December 13, 2010 Permalink |
You have restored that which is precious to all followers. A thousand blessings on you!! Let no one doubt your abilities! May all who read this seek your guidance. This is a great race/chase type game. It’s as much fun to play today as when we were kids! The randomness from the mummy’s directions keep it changing, giving luck and skill equal chances.
Wendy 8:21 pm on December 13, 2010 Permalink |
I have wonderful memories of playing this game with the family when I was a young girl. I know it’s alot of money to spend for a family memory, but now I can play it with my kids. I am so excited to find this game.I am going to take it to our family Christmas and surprise my mom and dad, brother and sister, and play the game again with them. A blast from the past! Thank you!
Dale 11:15 pm on February 1, 2011 Permalink |
I got a Voice of the Mummy game for Christmas is 1971. I really liked it, but it creeped me out big time. For a 6 year old, the mummy was really scary. I remember the one clip on the recording about “Have you ever tasted blood?” and that freaked all of us out. We use to argue over whether that meant YOUR blood, as in if you bit your lip, or SOMEONE ELSE’S blood, which was far creepier. We played it a lot, and it started my interest in things Egyptian. I went to the Field museum in Chicago in 1977 to see the Treasures of Tutankhamen, and was hooked. The artifacts were SO amazing. To look at the actual funeral mask of King Tut was one of the most important moments in my life. Since then I have visited many museums that have substantial Egyptian artifact collections, from the British Museum, to the Rosicrucian Egyptian museum in San Jose. I also greatly enjoyed the historical fiction of Wilbur Smith (River God and Seventh Scroll, NOT his later books) about Egypt. I also often stay at the Luxor when in Las Vegas. I am fascinated by the culture, the history, and the fact that it all just disappeared in a relatively short period of time. I have never visited Egypt, as the Egypt I want to see ended 3000 years ago. Do not need the hassle of modern day Egypt, especially now. Anyway, back to the game; I came across a 1971 Sears Wishbook catalog the other day, and the Voice of the Mummy game was advertised in one of the front sections. I was telling my girlfriend about how cool it was, and thought I would see if I could find one. This lead me to your site. Listening to the clips brought back tons of memories, and I knew I had to have one. Having a restored, working, complete game from my childhood was too much to resist. So, that is my story. I can’t wait to play it again. Thanks for keeping this cool game alive. Dale
Lisa 11:45 pm on February 1, 2011 Permalink |
I cannot express to you the joy I felt upon hearing the mummy speak clearly. My childish heart thanks you. I have set up the game as a display in my family room. The jewels and the playing figures look wonderful. My sincerest thanks for your time and dedication to this game. Lisa
George H. Lamwers 11:19 am on February 8, 2011 Permalink |
Just received the “NEW PRECIOUS JEWELS”, they are “EXCELLENT” !!!! Thank You “George”
Leo 10:29 pm on May 5, 2011 Permalink |
Thank you so much for this wonderful website. I wrote my own blog about the strange games of the 1970′s growing up. And I must tell you, your work is incredible with restoring this game. I wishI had saved my game (and others) but heck, I was a kid after all. I downloaded the sounds you recorded in mp3, and as soon as I started to listen to them, I was instantly transported to my childhood, taking the record out and playing it on my record player. Again, thank you for this trip in time and memories….
Rich 11:05 am on May 9, 2011 Permalink |
Hello Leo, I finally found the time to reply and read your blog page you mentioned. http://hubpages.com/hub/Strange-toys-growing-up
Thanks again for the compliments on the work. All of the stories that come in about the game really drive me to keep this game experience going.
Jon 4:26 pm on June 1, 2012 Permalink |
I remember it was 1981 and I stumbled across VOTM in a dusty corner of a Salvation Army store. I was 7 years old. I brought it home and could not stop playing it. I played this with various friends well into high school. When I left for college I gave it to my best friend as a gift. By then it was starting to have issues with play speed and sound clarity. I think he still kept it another 10 years before finally giving it away to someone who could repair it. To this day I believe that simple game did more to drive my interest in egyptology and anthropology than anything else. It’s amazing how such a simple find at a thrift store could have such a profound impact on a boys life, and give so many years of enjoyment.