Montezuma's Revenge
Atari 2600 · 1984
About this game
You play as a treasure hunter named Panama Joe, whose goal is to find an ancient treasure hidden by Aztec warrior deep inside catacombs.
But beware, the catacombs are a large maze inhabited by monsters.
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Bouncing and rolling skulls, dancing spiders, disappearing and re-appearing chains and tons of fire await you.
You'll have to find many keys and unlock doors in order to reach your goal.
Panama Joe can jump and climb ladders, but doesn't have much to offer in terms of combat.
That's why the monsters in the game should be avoided: a collision with an enemy leads to a premature death.
He will also find amulets which make him invulnerable for a short time.
Except for the Master System version, they are activated directly when picked up.
The Atari 2600 port is a truncated version of the game and has only 24 rooms instead of 100.
The room layouts are more of an approximation of the original version than being a direct copy due to the limited power of the console.
The ZX Spectrum version has identical room layouts, however, the rooms are arranged differently and a few were removed.
The Normal Distribution port has both a retro and modern mode.
While the retro mode attempts to be faithful to the original version, the modern mode offers enhanced visuals plus has scrolling instead of the flip-screen of the original.
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 Montezuma's Revenge 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
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Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €245.50 |
| 2026-07-15 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €275.00 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Montezuma's Revenge, 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 Montezuma's Revenge worth?
Montezuma's Revenge for Atari 2600 is currently worth €275.00 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Montezuma's Revenge rare?
Montezuma's Revenge 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 Montezuma's Revenge?
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 Montezuma's Revenge worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Montezuma's Revenge is currently worth €275.00 loose, versus €245.50 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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