Adventure Island II
Game Boy · 1993
About this game
In Adventure Island II the player takes the role of Master Higgins who has to save his cavegirl from aliens which also want to dominate the Earth.
The basic gameplay elements are the same as in its predecessor Adventure Island : Master Higgins walks through the levels while fighting against various enemies.
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One hit results in his untimely death unless he carries one of the various power ups, e.g. weapons or a skateboard which improves his speed.
He also needs to collect food to fill up his steadily decreasing starvation bar - death awaits if it hits zero.
A big addition are dinosaurs which serve as mount and offer different abilities, e.g. flying or shooting fireballs.
Like all power ups these don't have to be used instantly but can be saved for later: before every level the player can choose the power ups he wants to bring with him.
There are overall eight worlds with different themes which are represented by a overhead map.
Sometimes there are different paths with other level and at the end of a world Master Higgins has to fight a boss.
About Game Boy
The original Game Boy (1989) proved that handheld gaming didn't need cutting-edge graphics to succeed — its monochrome screen and legendary battery life, combined with Tetris as a pack-in, made it a cultural phenomenon. Game Boy cartridges are famously durable, so this remains one of the more accessible retro platforms to collect, though translucent color variants and complete-in-box copies with the original brick-sized manual add real value for condition-focused collectors.
Gamevaro tracks Adventure Island II for Game Boy 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 | Item only | NTSC-U | €20.14 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €403.30 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €482.20 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €45.12 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €12.19 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €175.34 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €45.02 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €402.45 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €20.10 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €174.97 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €481.19 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €12.16 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €26.78 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €148.04 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €27.36 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €107.13 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €22.64 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €162.84 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €162.77 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €27.35 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €107.08 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €22.63 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €147.98 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €26.77 |
| 2026-07-08 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €481.06 |
| 2026-07-08 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €174.92 |
| 2026-07-08 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €402.34 |
| 2026-07-08 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €45.00 |
| 2026-07-08 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €12.15 |
| 2026-07-08 | Item only | NTSC-U | €21.12 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Adventure Island II 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 Adventure Island II worth?
Adventure Island II for Game Boy is currently worth €26.51 loose, €107.13 complete in box, and €148.04 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Adventure Island II rare?
Adventure Island II 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 Adventure Island II?
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 Adventure Island II, loose is €26.51 and CIB is €107.13 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Adventure Island II worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Adventure Island II is currently worth €26.51 loose, versus €21.12 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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