Tutankham Intellivision box art

Intellivision · Action

Tutankham

SystemIntellivision
GenreAction
DeveloperKonami
PublisherParker Brothers
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut

Tutankham is an action game released for the Intellivision, developed by Konami and published by Parker Brothers.

Konami also made Frogger and Super Cobra for the Intellivision.

Tutankham supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the Intellivision hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests

What playing Tutankham is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Tutankham gameplay screenshot on Intellivision
In-game screenshot (Intellivision)

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Playing Intellivision games today

Intellivision games reward patience: many are slower, more strategic designs than their Atari rivals. Official compilations have kept a large part of the library available on modern platforms.

Tutankham FAQ

Who made Tutankham?

It was developed by Konami and published by Parker Brothers.

Is Tutankham multiplayer?

Yes. Tutankham supports up to 2 players.

How long does Tutankham take to play?

As an action game, Tutankham typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

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