Pooyan
Atari 2600 · 1982
About this game
In Pooyan , you play the role of a pig, protecting its piglets from wolves.
The first screen takes place near the pigs' home.
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Pig rides up and down in a cable car, shooting at wolves, who are riding balloons downward, towards the ground.
If the wolves land safely on the ground, then they can climb a ladder, near the cable-car, and catch Mrs.
But if she shoots their balloons, they splat on the ground instead.
The wolves shoot acorns at the pig.
Pig has a food-based weapon too.
If she gets to the top, she can get meat, to toss at the wolves and make them jump off their balloons in pursuit.
Each wolf taken out this way is worth bonus points (on a doubling scheme: 400, 800, 1600...) The second scene takes place at the wolves' lair.
Here the wolves have reinforced balloons--it takes multiple hits to make them fall.
Here they float upwards toward a big rock, which they push on top of Mrs.
Pig, when seven wolves are present.
Additionally, an alpha wolf (wolf leader) appears and summons wolves in packs.
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 Pooyan 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.
Adding Pooyan to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This A2600 release dates back to 1982.
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €34.19 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €135.89 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €13.68 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €11.87 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €149.48 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €14.36 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €16.63 |
| 2026-07-15 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €25.87 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €34.14 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €149.25 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €11.85 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €14.34 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €13.66 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €135.68 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €13.65 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €14.33 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €11.85 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €149.17 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €135.61 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €34.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €13.65 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €11.85 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €34.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €135.61 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €14.33 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €149.17 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €14.32 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €13.64 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €11.84 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €34.11 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Pooyan, 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 Pooyan worth?
Pooyan for Atari 2600 is currently worth €25.87 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Pooyan rare?
Pooyan 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 Pooyan?
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 Pooyan worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Pooyan is currently worth €25.87 loose, versus €16.63 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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