Boarder Zone
Game Boy Color · 1999
About this game
Game Boy Color version of Boarder Zone is substantially different from its PC namesake .
This version features a pseudo-3D environment, where the camera is positioned behind the boarder and the piste scrolls towards the camera.
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Obstacles appear on the horizon and increase in size as they near the viewpoint.
The two main game modes are 'Competition' and 'Challenge'.
Competition features a 'race attack' mode (basically a speed race with another AI player), Trick Attack (trick points based over 5 courses, beating a course threshold to advance), Time Attack (best time), and Supreme Attack (race with tricks).
Challenge modes is about beating any previous records set for a particular track and supported Time Attack (best time), Trick Attack (best trick points), Slalom Attack (time on a flag course), and Vs Race (which uses the Game Boy Universal Link Cable).
There is also a practice mode and a 'ghost boarder' - basically a replay of the player's best race.
Trick moves include Mute Grab, Nose Grab, Tweak, Stiffy, Indy Air, Tail Grab, Stalefish, Shifty Air, Meloncholy, Frontside Air, Backside Air, 180, 360, 540, 720, 900, 1080, Front Flip, Back Flip, Rodeo Flip, and McTwist; most of which are performed with combo style control moves.
The player can choose from four characters: Sandy, Travis, Alain, and Tara.
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 Boarder Zone 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.
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Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €26.04 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.25 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.22 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €23.67 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €15.06 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €6.03 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €26.96 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.21 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.24 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €24.51 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €15.06 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €6.03 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €6.03 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €24.50 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €15.05 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €26.95 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.24 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.21 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €6.03 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €15.05 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.24 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €24.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €26.95 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.21 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €15.04 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €24.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €26.93 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.20 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €6.03 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Boarder Zone, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Game Boy Color 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 Boarder Zone worth?
Boarder Zone for Game Boy Color is currently worth €9.77 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Boarder Zone rare?
Boarder Zone has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Game Boy Color titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Boarder Zone?
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 Boarder Zone worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Boarder Zone is currently worth €9.77 loose, versus €6.14 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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