1942
Game Boy Color · 2000
About this game
1942 is a vertically scrolling shooter for one or two players.
The year is 1942, and you are a daring fighter pilot "Super Ace".
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You begin and end each of the numerous levels on an aircraft carrier and then fly your plane into battle against the enemy over both sea and land.
After destroying certain plane formations you can collect several different power ups to increase your fire power and chances of survival.
You can also make your plane roll to avoid enemy attacks 3 times per life.
There are 24 levels, the first being Midway and the last The Final Area.
About Game Boy Color
The Game Boy Color (1998) added a color screen to the original Game Boy formula while remaining backwards compatible with the entire existing cartridge library. Its colorful, semi-transparent cartridge shells make it a visually distinct platform for shelf collectors, and several late-cycle exclusives — released just before the Game Boy Advance took over — are notably harder to find complete today.
Gamevaro tracks 1942 for Game Boy Color 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.
Adding 1942 to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This GBC release dates back to 2000.
Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €104.09 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.00 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €47.99 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €126.61 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €115.10 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €39.45 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €182.95 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.99 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €44.77 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €166.32 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €103.91 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €39.39 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €166.23 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €103.86 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €182.85 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €44.74 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.98 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €39.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €39.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €213.47 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €234.82 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €53.40 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €103.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €41.92 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €44.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €166.23 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €182.85 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.98 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €133.53 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €33.38 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
1942 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 1942 worth?
1942 for Game Boy Color is currently worth €87.66 loose, €133.53 complete in box, and €213.47 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is 1942 rare?
1942 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 1942?
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 1942, loose is €87.66 and CIB is €133.53 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is 1942 worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of 1942 is currently worth €87.66 loose, versus €78.83 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
Ratings & Reviews
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