Ice Climber
Game Boy Advance · 1985
About this game
In Ice Climber one or two players need to climb their way to the top of 32 different mountains.
Each mountain is broken up into eight levels of platforms along with a bonus stage at the top.
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Attempting to stop the player from making upward progress are different creatures ranging from polar bears to condors, as well as treacherous landscapes with falling icicles, moving platforms, and icy floors.
To help out, the players have a weapon, a mallet, which can be used to knock out enemies as well as bust away bricks in the platforms to provide some room to jump up to the next level.
When the player finally reaches the top, it's time to move on to the next, more difficult level.
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 Ice Climber 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
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €13.11 |
| 2026-07-14 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €52.07 |
| 2026-07-14 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €33.56 |
| 2026-07-09 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €33.62 |
| 2026-07-09 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €52.16 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €13.51 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €26.50 |
| 2026-07-08 | Sealed / New | PAL | €84.77 |
| 2026-07-07 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €67.87 |
| 2026-07-07 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €21.89 |
| 2026-07-07 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €20.58 |
| 2026-07-07 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €67.87 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Ice Climber, 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 Ice Climber worth?
Ice Climber for Game Boy Advance is currently worth €26.50 loose, and €84.77 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Ice Climber rare?
Ice Climber 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 Ice Climber?
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 Ice Climber worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Ice Climber is currently worth €26.50 loose, versus €13.11 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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