Adventure Island (1986)
Game Boy Advance · 1986
About this game
In the South Pacific, Master Higgins lives peacefully wearing only a grass skirt and a cap.
That is until the Evil Witch Doctor decides to capture Tina and hold her as his own.
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It's up to Master Higgins to gather throwing axes, fireballs and skateboards in order to aid his noble quest.
The game is a side scroller, Master Higgins moves across the screen from left to right and finds his power-ups in giant eggs.
This includes a skateboard which results in a great speed enhancement - until Master Higgins gets hit and loses his power.
If he is not on a skateboard a hit means instant death.
Another game mechanic is starvation which gets indicated through a meter which steadily decreases.
If it hits zero the hero dies and the only way to fill it up is by collecting food on the way.
Bosses await him at the end of levels, all the way to the Evil Witch Doctor himself.
About Game Boy Advance
Nintendo's Game Boy Advance (2001) offered near-SNES-level graphics in a handheld and became a home for excellent ports as well as original titles across nearly every genre. GBA cartridges are generally durable and plentiful, making it an approachable platform for new collectors, though a few late-release RPGs and limited exclusives have become genuine chase items.
Gamevaro tracks Adventure Island (1986) for Game Boy Advance 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
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €65.43 |
| 2026-07-07 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €38.06 |
| 2026-07-07 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €60.78 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Adventure Island (1986), suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Game Boy Advance 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 Adventure Island (1986) worth?
Adventure Island (1986) for Game Boy Advance is currently worth €38.06 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Adventure Island (1986) rare?
Adventure Island (1986) has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Game Boy Advance titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Adventure Island (1986)?
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 Adventure Island (1986) worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Adventure Island (1986) is currently worth €38.06 loose, versus €65.43 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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