Papyrus
Game Boy Color · 2000
About this game
Papyrus is a platform game based on the Belgian comic and animated series of the same name by Lucien de Gieter .
In the game you play as Papyrus, a young Egyptian lad, in an ancient Egyptian setting.
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The princess Theti has been kidnapped by the evil High Priest Seth, who wants to take over the power of her father the pharaoh.
Once you rescue Theti you can also play as her.
The game features typical platform controls, where you can move back and forth, jump, attack; by punching or throwing stones, climb, and hang from vines and cracks.
There are 21 levels in total to play through, with seven boss battle mixed in.
A secret level can be unlocked using the "Ubi Key", which is activated by connecting two GBCs playing Papyrus via the Infra-Red Port .
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 Papyrus 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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Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €8.36 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €8.29 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €33.33 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €49.15 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €54.07 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €4.93 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €8.28 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €33.32 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €8.35 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €49.13 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €4.93 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €54.04 |
| 2026-07-08 | Item only | PAL | €9.99 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €4.86 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €7.63 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €48.46 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €53.30 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.68 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €22.64 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | PAL | €4.85 |
| 2026-06-08 | Item only | PAL | €7.60 |
| 2026-06-08 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.66 |
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | PAL | €48.26 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | PAL | €53.09 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | PAL | €22.59 |
| 2026-05-17 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.74 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | PAL | €48.07 |
| 2026-05-17 | Graded New | PAL | €52.88 |
| 2026-05-17 | Box Only | PAL | €4.83 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | PAL | €7.57 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Papyrus 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 Papyrus worth?
Papyrus for Game Boy Color is currently worth €9.99 loose, €33.33 complete in box, and €49.15 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Papyrus rare?
Papyrus 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 Papyrus?
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 Papyrus, loose is €9.99 and CIB is €33.33 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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