Bamse
Game Boy · 1993
About this game
Bamse, the strongest bear in the world, is a popular Swedish cartoon figure created by Rune Andréasson in 1962.
This is his first appearance in a video game.
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The game was exclusively created for the Swedish market.
Bamse is not an original game.
Instead it is a re-skinned version of Baby T-Rex by the same developer.
This explains why the settings of the game appears out of context with very little to do with the original cartoon.
It also suffers from translation errors and contain left overs from the original game which do not fit in.
It is a very traditional platform game where you run and jump to get to the end of the stage.
There are a total of 4 "worlds", each with 3 stages and a final boss stage.
The gameplay is fast paced, with slides and skateboards for added speed.
You can find small jars of "Dunderhonung" and bowling balls to throw at the enemies.
There are also power-ups to replenish health and obtain extra lives.
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 Bamse 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
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €50.44 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €87.31 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €358.28 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €824.15 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €906.56 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €143.31 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €87.27 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €358.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €50.42 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €823.79 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €143.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €906.17 |
| 2026-07-09 | Item only | PAL | €257.48 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €141.28 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €86.07 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €812.49 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €893.74 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €49.72 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €353.21 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | PAL | €140.72 |
| 2026-06-08 | Item only | PAL | €85.74 |
| 2026-06-08 | Manual Only | PAL | €49.53 |
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | PAL | €809.28 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | PAL | €890.21 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | PAL | €351.81 |
| 2026-05-17 | Manual Only | PAL | €49.33 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | PAL | €806.09 |
| 2026-05-17 | Graded New | PAL | €886.70 |
| 2026-05-17 | Box Only | PAL | €140.17 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | PAL | €85.42 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Bamse 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 Bamse worth?
Bamse for Game Boy is currently worth €257.48 loose, €358.28 complete in box, and €824.15 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Bamse rare?
Bamse 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 Bamse?
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 Bamse, loose is €257.48 and CIB is €358.28 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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