Shanghai Pocket
Game Boy Color · 1998
About this game
This is a portable edition of the solitaire game Shanghai.
The game uses traditional Mah Jong tiles.
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The aim of the game is to match tiles.
Four of each type are present on the playing field, and when two tiles are matched, they are removed.
When none remain, you win.
Only tiles that have an empty space on their left or right may be matched.
A wrong move may result in the impossibility to clear the field.
A light story mode is presented in the Shanghai mode; each tile setup is based on a Zodiac animal that needs its power restored.
The goal is to complete all twelve stages by restoring each animal's power.
Some variants are also included: Kong Kong: * Compete against a computer to clear tiles.
If you are too slow, extra tiles will be sent over to your side by your opponent.
This type of play is similar to games like Puyo Pop .
Kong Kong may be played against another player by using a link cable or against a computer.
Challenge (WonderSwan only) : A large Shanghai game that you'll try to race through to get the best score.
Goldrush: In this mode you will race against an opponent to reach a tile marked 'G'.
G is for GOLD, boy! So get cracking.
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 Shanghai Pocket 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
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €23.63 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €21.48 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €19.28 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.02 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.70 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €11.39 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.01 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €23.59 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €19.25 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €21.45 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.69 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €11.37 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €21.43 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €19.24 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.95 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €23.58 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €11.36 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.70 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €11.36 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €28.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €31.76 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €17.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €7.19 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €19.24 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.95 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €21.43 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €23.58 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.70 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €5.79 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €3.38 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Shanghai Pocket 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 Shanghai Pocket worth?
Shanghai Pocket for Game Boy Color is currently worth €12.84 loose, €17.99 complete in box, and €28.87 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Shanghai Pocket rare?
Shanghai Pocket 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 Shanghai Pocket?
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 Shanghai Pocket, loose is €12.84 and CIB is €17.99 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Shanghai Pocket worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Shanghai Pocket is currently worth €12.84 loose, versus €8.85 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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