Magical Drop
Game Boy Color · 1995
About this game
In Magical Drop II , you control a clown that can grab and throw balloons.
You have to match three balloons of the same colour or more vertically to pop them and clear the screen.
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You can hold multiple balloons of the same colour at once and cause consecutive collisions.
There are special balloons that cannot be removed that easily and power-ups that clear entire rows or provide additional help.
Depending of the originating country, there are different game modes: Survival : Play as long as you can - an endless flow of balloons appears at a rapidly increasing speed while you move up levels.
Puzzle : You have a limited time to clear a fixed set of balloons before time runs out.
VS Mode : Fight the CPU or a fellow player in a direct split-screen duel.
Each character has specific item balloons during gameplay.
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 Magical Drop 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 Magical Drop 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 1995.
Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €111.78 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €9.80 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €22.91 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €65.21 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €26.08 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €104.33 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €22.87 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €9.79 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €111.61 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €104.17 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €65.11 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €26.04 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €104.11 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €65.07 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €22.86 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €111.55 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €26.03 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €9.78 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €9.78 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €51.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €56.78 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €11.59 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €65.07 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €22.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €104.11 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €111.55 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €15.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €32.53 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €26.03 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €7.24 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Magical Drop 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 Magical Drop worth?
Magical Drop for Game Boy Color is currently worth €32.96 loose, €32.53 complete in box, and €51.62 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Magical Drop rare?
Magical Drop 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 Magical Drop?
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 Magical Drop, loose is €32.96 and CIB is €32.53 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Magical Drop worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Magical Drop is currently worth €32.96 loose, versus €35.03 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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