Alleyway
Game Boy · 1989
About this game
Alleyway is a basic Breakout variant.
As Mario, the player must control a "podship" and deflect the ball towards the mass of blocks.
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Hitting a block will either weaken or destroy it.
Once all the blocks are destroyed, the level is complete.
The game uses a small number of repeating tables along with twists such as horizontal rotation, periodical vertical drop of the entire mass of blocks, etc.
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 Alleyway 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.
Adding Alleyway 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 GB release dates back to 1989.
Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
1 collector on Gamevaro has this game.
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-17 | Item only | NTSC-J | €11.16 |
| 2026-07-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €77.61 |
| 2026-07-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €77.61 |
| 2026-07-17 | Item only | PAL | €14.18 |
| 2026-07-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.16 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | PAL | €15.71 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €11.35 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €78.03 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €6.57 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €26.30 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €10.51 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €26.28 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.05 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.35 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €43.84 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.61 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €596.17 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €78.03 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €60.49 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €66.54 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €2.39 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €157.80 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-J | €10.74 |
| 2026-07-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €78.04 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | PAL | €13.66 |
| 2026-07-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €78.04 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.74 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €43.77 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €26.23 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €77.91 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Alleyway 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 Alleyway worth?
Alleyway for Game Boy is currently worth €14.18 loose, €42.23 complete in box, and €134.42 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Alleyway rare?
Alleyway 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 Alleyway?
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 Alleyway, loose is €14.18 and CIB is €42.23 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Alleyway worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Alleyway is currently worth €14.18 loose, versus €11.16 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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