Balloon Kid (1990)
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 (1990) 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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Market values by condition
PAL
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €61.90 |
| 2026-07-16 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €13.58 |
| 2026-07-16 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €218.31 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €217.85 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €14.09 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €61.77 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €61.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €217.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €14.09 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €17.28 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €20.53 |
| 2026-07-06 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €217.51 |
| 2026-07-06 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €61.15 |
| 2026-07-06 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €13.98 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Balloon Kid (1990), suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Game Boy titles.
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 (1990) worth?
Balloon Kid (1990) for Game Boy is currently worth €20.53 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Balloon Kid (1990) rare?
Balloon Kid (1990) has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Game Boy titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Balloon Kid (1990)?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
Is Balloon Kid (1990) worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Balloon Kid (1990) is currently worth €20.53 loose, versus €13.58 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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