Sea Trader: Rise of Taipan
Game Boy Advance · 2003
About this game
"Sea Trader: Rise of Taipan" is a unique commodities trading game for the GameBoy Advance.
Set against the backdrop of the 1840's Opium Wars between Britain and China, the player must command a trading ship and sail dangerous seaways across the world in order to find, purchase and sell exotic goods for the best price.
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The prize: a trading empire dominating the globe.
The addictive gameplay of "Sea Trader" hearkens back to classic trading games such as "Taipan" and "Dope Wars", but has much improved graphics and is more action-oriented and engaging.
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 Sea Trader: Rise of Taipan 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
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €86.92 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.77 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.01 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €79.02 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €42.58 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €18.95 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €86.78 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.00 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.75 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €78.90 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €42.52 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €18.93 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.75 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €78.85 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €42.49 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €86.74 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €18.92 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €42.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €18.92 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €78.85 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €86.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.00 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €40.23 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €78.91 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €86.79 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.00 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €18.91 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.75 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Sea Trader: Rise of Taipan 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 Sea Trader: Rise of Taipan worth?
Sea Trader: Rise of Taipan for Game Boy Advance is currently worth €17.51 loose, €42.58 complete in box, and €79.02 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Sea Trader: Rise of Taipan rare?
Sea Trader: Rise of Taipan 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 Sea Trader: Rise of Taipan?
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 Sea Trader: Rise of Taipan, loose is €17.51 and CIB is €42.58 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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