Bomberman (1983)

Game Boy Advance · 1983

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About this game

Bomberman was a robot in a bomb making factory who longed for his freedom.

Rumors circulated that escaping to the surface would allow the robot to become human.

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Getting out would be the trick.

Each room is inhabited by monsters that must be neutralized and the exit itself hidden underneath bricks.

The first of the Bomberman series, Bomberman is a single-player game with a top down view and simplistic controls.

In fact, in addition to movement, the player only has a single ability: placing bombs.

Each bomb explodes into a cross-shaped blast (four directions) which can destroy either enemies or blocks.

Power-ups may be found to increase the size of the blast, place additional bombs, increase the speed of the Bomberman or to walk through walls.

The goal on each level is to destroy all enemies and escape through the exit before the time limit is up.

Hitting the exit with a bomb blast releases more enemies which must also be destroyed.

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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 Bomberman (1983) 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

Loose / Item only

€35.06

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NTSC-U

Loose / Item only

€15.70

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Boxed (CIB)

€38.70

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Sealed / New

€57.77

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NTSC-J

Loose / Item only

€21.90

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Recent sales

Date	Type	Region	Price	Source
2026-07-14	Loose / Item only	NTSC-U	€15.70	pricecharting
2026-07-14	Boxed (CIB)	NTSC-U	€38.70	pricecharting
2026-07-14	Sealed / New	NTSC-U	€57.77	pricecharting
2026-07-08	Loose / Item only	NTSC-U	€23.64	eBay US
2026-07-07	Loose / Item only	PAL	€35.06	eBay NL
2026-07-07	Loose / Item only	NTSC-J	€21.90	eBay US

Market insights

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NTSC-U is 123% cheaper

The NTSC-U version (€15.70) is significantly cheaper than PAL (€35.06) loose.

Rarity & condition

Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Bomberman (1983), 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 Bomberman (1983) worth?

Bomberman (1983) for Game Boy Advance is currently worth €35.06 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Is Bomberman (1983) rare?

Bomberman (1983) 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 Bomberman (1983)?

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 Bomberman (1983) worth more in PAL or NTSC?

The PAL version of Bomberman (1983) is currently worth €35.06 loose, versus €15.70 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.