Balloon Kid
Game Boy · 1990
About this game
Balloon Kid is a unique side-scrolling platform game.
You control a little girl who's brother has floated away on a big bunch of balloons.
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It's up to you to chase after him through eight treacherous levels.
Instead of the usual jumping from platform to platform, you have a pair of balloons that allow you to float through the level.
You must control your height carefully by tapping the 'A' button.
Meanwhile, the screen is always scrolling to the left, and you have to keep up.
In addition to the single player adventure, there is a 2-player mode that allows you to compete against a friend via the Game Boy link cable.
In this mode you try to get your opponent to maneuver their balloon kid into the various level hazards.
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 Balloon Kid 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
1 collector on Gamevaro has this game.
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €17.23 |
| 2026-07-17 | Item only | PAL | €21.12 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €17.32 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | PAL | €21.05 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | PAL | €21.12 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €17.32 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €217.96 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €14.10 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.72 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €17.46 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €61.80 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €46.55 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1449.74 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | PAL | €21.12 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | PAL | €20.96 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €17.45 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €217.85 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €46.53 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €61.77 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1448.98 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €14.09 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.72 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €20.96 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €23.06 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €17.45 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €211.72 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €40.38 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €14.58 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €232.90 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €92.06 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Balloon Kid 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 Balloon Kid worth?
Balloon Kid for Game Boy is currently worth €21.12 loose, €92.06 complete in box, and €211.72 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Balloon Kid rare?
Balloon Kid 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 Balloon Kid?
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 Balloon Kid, loose is €21.12 and CIB is €92.06 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Balloon Kid worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Balloon Kid is currently worth €21.12 loose, versus €17.23 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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