Circus ( Sears Telegames )
Atari 2600 · 1980
About this game
Treat yourself to hours of circus fun without leaving the comfort of your home.
With Circus Games you get to enjoy the colorful sights and sounds of the wackiest circus you’ll ever see! Meet clowns, animals and other characters that are simply out of this world as you explore the different zones of the fairgrounds.
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Play any of the various 20 mini games and prepare yourself for fun challenges, each different with every game.
Story Mode introduces players to a boy named Jake, who knows circus fun like nobody else.
Players will help him as he uncovers the evil Ringmaster’s plot to shut down the circus.
Crazy mayhem ensues as players face off against the Ringmaster and his sneaky minions.
Players can play through the games either on their own or with a friend! Quickplay Mode plunges players straight into the fun, winning bonus points and avoiding penalties one mini game after another.
The roster of mini games include Strength Meter, Shooting Gallery, Balloon Burst, Dunk the Girl, Feeding Frenzy, Lion on the Loose, Circus Kong, Quack Attack, Clown on a Wire, Fuzzheads, Frog Fling, Cannon Fire, and many more.
The games involve game mechanics such as shooting, balancing, cooking/preparing, whacking, and various other fun gesture-based games.
Some games involve survival 'till the time runs out or the classic score-based system.
There are games that can be played competitively with another player and some are co-operative.
Ideally this game is for the young ages or parents trying to have fun with their children.
About Atari 2600
The Atari 2600 (1977) was the console that first proved interchangeable game cartridges could sustain a mass-market business, effectively founding the home console industry as we know it. Most common 2600 titles are inexpensive today given how many units and copies were sold, but a small number of extremely rare releases — including several from Atari's own late-era prototype and licensed titles — are among the most valuable cartridges in retro collecting.
Gamevaro tracks Circus ( Sears Telegames ) for Atari 2600 with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €8.14 |
| 2026-07-15 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €9.83 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Circus ( Sears Telegames ), suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Atari 2600 titles.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Circus ( Sears Telegames ) worth?
Circus ( Sears Telegames ) for Atari 2600 is currently worth €9.83 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Circus ( Sears Telegames ) rare?
Circus ( Sears Telegames ) has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Atari 2600 titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Circus ( Sears Telegames )?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
Is Circus ( Sears Telegames ) worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Circus ( Sears Telegames ) is currently worth €9.83 loose, versus €8.14 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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