Blue Max
Commodore 64 · 1983
About this game
Blue Max is a video game developed and published by Synapse Software, originally released for the Commodore 64 and Atari 8-bit computers in 1983.
In 1984 it was ported to the ZX Spectrum by U.S.
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Gold. in 1987 Atari Corp. published it in cartridge form for the then-new Atari XEGS.
The player controls a Sopwith Camel biplane during World War I, attempting to shoot down enemy planes and bomb targets on the diagonally scrolling terrain.
It has strong similarities to the arcade game Zaxxon.
The game is named after the medal Pour le Mérite, informally known as Blue Max.
Its theme song is "Rule, Britannia!".
In 1984, Synapse released a sequel called Blue Max 2001 with a futuristic sci-fi setting, but otherwise similar in style to the original game.
About Commodore 64
Released in 1982, the Commodore 64 is the best-selling home computer model of all time, with an enormous software library spanning games, productivity tools, and everything in between. C64 game collecting centers on cassette tapes and floppy disks in their original packaging — physical media that's inherently fragile, so complete, working copies from the era are increasingly prized by retro computing collectors.
Gamevaro tracks Blue Max for Commodore 64 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 Blue Max 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 C64 release dates back to 1983.
Price history
Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €57.76 |
| 2026-07-16 | Sealed / New | PAL | €197.26 |
| 2026-07-16 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €17.53 |
| 2026-07-14 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €57.67 |
| 2026-07-14 | Sealed / New | PAL | €196.95 |
| 2026-07-14 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €17.50 |
| 2026-07-13 | Sealed / New | PAL | €196.85 |
| 2026-07-13 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €17.49 |
| 2026-07-13 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €57.64 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €17.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €48.41 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | PAL | €196.85 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €48.39 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €17.48 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | PAL | €196.76 |
| 2026-07-09 | Sealed / New | PAL | €197.30 |
| 2026-07-09 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €48.52 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €17.53 |
| 2026-07-08 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €48.39 |
| 2026-07-08 | Sealed / New | PAL | €196.80 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €17.48 |
| 2026-07-06 | Sealed / New | PAL | €196.54 |
| 2026-07-06 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €17.46 |
| 2026-07-06 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €48.33 |
| 2026-07-04 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €17.46 |
| 2026-07-04 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €48.33 |
| 2026-07-04 | Sealed / New | PAL | €196.54 |
| 2026-06-30 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €64.67 |
| 2026-06-30 | Sealed / New | PAL | €197.26 |
| 2026-06-30 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €17.53 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Blue Max has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
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 Blue Max worth?
Blue Max for Commodore 64 is currently worth €17.53 loose, €57.76 complete in box, and €197.26 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Blue Max rare?
Blue Max has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Blue Max?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Blue Max, loose is €17.53 and CIB is €57.76 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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