Cauldron II: The Pumpkin Strikes Back
Commodore 64 · 1986
About this game
Cauldron II: The Pumpkin Strikes Back is a computer game developed and published by British developer Palace Software (Palace) as a sequel to their 1985 title Cauldron.
The two-dimensional (2D) platform game was released in 1986 for the ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64 and Amstrad CPC home computers.
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Players control a bouncing pumpkin that is on a quest of vengeance against the "Witch Queen".
The roles of the two were reversed from the first game, in which the witch defeated a monster pumpkin.
Following the success of Cauldron, Palace employee Steve Brown began work on a sequel.
To provide fans of the original title with a new experience, a very different gameplay was implemented for the sequel, although several minor features retained connections to the first.
Inspired by the bouncing pumpkin character in Cauldron, Brown designed the game around the character's movement.
The bouncing mechanic proved problematic for the programmers who were unable to perfect its implementation.
Technical limitations also prevented them from implementing certain animations, such as turning pages of a book.
Cauldron II was first released on the Commodore 64.
It was released in the following years on other systems and as re-releases.
The game received praise, mainly for its audio-visuals, in video game magazines.
Difficulty in handling the bouncing pumpkin's movement was a common complaint, although reviewers felt the overall package was of good value.
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 Cauldron II: The Pumpkin Strikes Back 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 Cauldron II: The Pumpkin Strikes Back 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 1986.
Price history
Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €58.60 |
| 2026-07-16 | Sealed / New | PAL | €119.86 |
| 2026-07-16 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €26.64 |
| 2026-07-14 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €58.51 |
| 2026-07-14 | Sealed / New | PAL | €119.67 |
| 2026-07-14 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €26.59 |
| 2026-07-13 | Sealed / New | PAL | €119.61 |
| 2026-07-13 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €26.58 |
| 2026-07-13 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €58.48 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €26.58 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €58.48 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | PAL | €119.61 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €58.45 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €26.57 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | PAL | €119.55 |
| 2026-07-09 | Sealed / New | PAL | €119.88 |
| 2026-07-09 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €58.61 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €26.64 |
| 2026-07-08 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €58.46 |
| 2026-07-08 | Sealed / New | PAL | €119.57 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €26.57 |
| 2026-07-06 | Sealed / New | PAL | €119.42 |
| 2026-07-06 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €26.54 |
| 2026-07-06 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €58.39 |
| 2026-07-04 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €26.54 |
| 2026-07-04 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €58.39 |
| 2026-07-04 | Sealed / New | PAL | €119.42 |
| 2026-06-30 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €58.60 |
| 2026-06-30 | Sealed / New | PAL | €119.86 |
| 2026-06-30 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €26.64 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Cauldron II: The Pumpkin Strikes Back 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 Cauldron II: The Pumpkin Strikes Back worth?
Cauldron II: The Pumpkin Strikes Back for Commodore 64 is currently worth €26.64 loose, €58.60 complete in box, and €119.86 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Cauldron II: The Pumpkin Strikes Back rare?
Cauldron II: The Pumpkin Strikes Back 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 Cauldron II: The Pumpkin Strikes Back?
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 Cauldron II: The Pumpkin Strikes Back, loose is €26.64 and CIB is €58.60 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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