Mines of Minos
Atari 2600 · 1982
About this game
The player is in a dark forest.
The only hint is a placard nailed to a tree, with a warning: anyone seeking the Orb will meet a fitting end, signed King Aken by his Lord Lieutenant K'vin.
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Further exploration reveals a stone pedestal, a log cabin, and a dark cave.
Exploring the cave without a light source will result in certain death by a yallou .
It's up to the player to figure out how to proceed.
Book One of The Usurper: The Mines Of Qyntárr (in-game title) is a text adventure game with a fantasy setting.
The game tracks how many moves the player makes and will award the player points (out of 500) for progress in the game.
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 Mines of Minos 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €143.21 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €214.80 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €57.29 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €21.92 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €236.28 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €28.91 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €219.16 |
| 2026-07-15 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €259.39 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €142.98 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €235.91 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €21.88 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €28.86 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €57.20 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €214.46 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €57.17 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €28.85 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €21.87 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €235.78 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €214.35 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €142.90 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €57.17 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €21.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €142.90 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €214.35 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €28.85 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €235.78 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €28.83 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €57.14 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €21.86 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €142.84 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Mines of Minos, 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 Mines of Minos worth?
Mines of Minos for Atari 2600 is currently worth €259.39 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Mines of Minos rare?
Mines of Minos 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 Mines of Minos?
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 Mines of Minos worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Mines of Minos is currently worth €259.39 loose, versus €219.16 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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