Bomb Jack
Game Boy · 1984
About this game
In Bomb Jack , the player controls Jack, who must collect all the bombs in order to complete the current round and go onto the next one.
This sounds easy, right? Wrong! Making Jack's task difficult are numerous enemies such as birds, mummies, turtles, and orbs.
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In each round, collecting a number of bombs results in a bonus coin appearing, and collecting this coin will make the player's score increase 2 to 4 times.
More often than not, the "power ball" appears, and when you collect this, you can defeat enemies and have more time to collect all the bombs.
There is also the "E" coin, which gives Jack one additional life, but rarely does this coin appear.
The more you progress through the game, the more difficult it becomes, as enemies travel more quickly to get you.
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 Bomb Jack 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 | €37.78 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €12.69 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €150.66 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €346.46 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €381.10 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €60.44 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €12.69 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €150.59 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €37.76 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €346.31 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €60.41 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €380.94 |
| 2026-07-09 | Item only | PAL | €27.49 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €60.59 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €16.71 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €345.87 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €380.46 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €37.87 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €150.40 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | PAL | €61.05 |
| 2026-06-08 | Item only | PAL | €16.55 |
| 2026-06-08 | Manual Only | PAL | €38.15 |
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | PAL | €347.08 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | PAL | €381.79 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | PAL | €150.88 |
| 2026-05-17 | Manual Only | PAL | €38.70 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | PAL | €355.98 |
| 2026-05-17 | Graded New | PAL | €391.58 |
| 2026-05-17 | Box Only | PAL | €61.92 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | PAL | €16.86 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Bomb Jack 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 Bomb Jack worth?
Bomb Jack for Game Boy is currently worth €27.49 loose, €150.66 complete in box, and €346.46 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Bomb Jack rare?
Bomb Jack 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 Bomb Jack?
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 Bomb Jack, loose is €27.49 and CIB is €150.66 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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