Happy Halloween!

 Today we have a game that isn't all that old (well, it's pretty old, but not 60s or 70s old), but that sums up this scary holiday pretty well. Let me introduce you to....Vampire Hunter!

And here's what's in the box!

A top down view...

...and an "artistic" view of the lighted tower!

What's it all about? Well, this is from the rules:

The Object: Make your way into Drakus' castle, fighting the monsters as you go. Find Drakus before his escape ship arrives and defeat him once and for all!

The gimmick (and it's a pretty cool one) is that the tower shines either red or blue light, and depending on which light is shining, the board, cards, and even dice change!

Here are the official rules...

Ok, if you're still confused on the concept, here is the original commercial for it!

Commercial!

Vampire Hunter came out in 2002. I actually bought it new back then to play with my daughter.  Unlike most "play them in the dark" games, this one MUST actually be played in the dark! You see, the tower lights are not bright enough to fight against even a night light. Is it fun? Well, yes, actually! The changing board combines just the right amount of strategy and luck.

Interestingly enough, the movie 13 Ghosts used the exact same technology in 1960 with it's "Illusion-O Ghost Viewer." When the audience looked through the red side of the viewer, ghosts would appear, the blue side offered a tamer viewing experience.

So happy Halloween! Get out there and catch some vampires!

And until next time, keep searching for treasure!