Polarium Advance
Game Boy Advance · 2006
About this game
Polarium Advance is basically the same as Polarium for the Nintendo DS , but a couple of new blocks have been added.
This is a puzzle game in which the player must create horizontal lines of all the same color (either black or white).
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To change the color (or "polarity") of a block, you must select the blocks in one line.
In most puzzles, you can use the border to lengthen the line.
The new blocks in the Advance version are: Hurdle Tiles, which you cannot pass, Multi-Tiles, which count as black or white, and Solid Tiles, which will not turn but are removed so that the tiles above them fall down.
There are 365 puzzles in this mode (Daily Polarium) ranging from very easy to quite challenging.
The Time Attack Mode requires you to solve either ten easy puzzles or five hard puzzles within the time given.
Leaving a block of the wrong color in a line results in a 30 seconds penalty.
It is possible to create your own puzzles and share them with friends.
Puzzles created in the Nintendo DS version of the game are compatible with the GBA version.
The Japanese TV advertisements reveals the game was designed to be played one handed on GBA SP when riding public transport.
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 Polarium Advance 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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Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.82 |
| 2026-07-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.40 |
| 2026-07-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €27.90 |
| 2026-07-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €25.36 |
| 2026-07-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.75 |
| 2026-07-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.59 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.75 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €25.39 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.82 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.60 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €27.92 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.40 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.40 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €27.91 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.59 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.75 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.82 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €25.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €25.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €57.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.82 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.59 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.40 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €6.57 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €7.45 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €27.91 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €16.42 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €52.71 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €4.10 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Polarium Advance 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 Polarium Advance worth?
Polarium Advance for Game Boy Advance is currently worth €17.99 loose, €16.42 complete in box, and €52.71 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Polarium Advance rare?
Polarium Advance 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 Polarium Advance?
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 Polarium Advance, loose is €17.99 and CIB is €16.42 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Polarium Advance worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Polarium Advance is currently worth €17.99 loose, versus €14.43 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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