Boulder Dash (1984)
Game Boy · 1984
About this game
You are Rockford, and you have to dig through monster infested caves in search of diamonds.
In each level you must collect a certain number of these diamonds, in order to open a portal to the next stage.
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Enemies can be squashed by falling boulders, which are released when the ground below them is removed or they are pushed onto empty ground, but be careful because these can also squash you.
In later levels, difficulty is increased by many puzzle elements and shorter time limits.
There are 16 levels to be completed and five different skill levels available, which affect the number of jewels which must be collected and the time limit.
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 Boulder Dash (1984) 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
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €19.92 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €26.24 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €26.24 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Boulder Dash (1984), 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 Boulder Dash (1984) worth?
Boulder Dash (1984) for Game Boy is currently worth €19.92 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Boulder Dash (1984) rare?
Boulder Dash (1984) 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 Boulder Dash (1984)?
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 Boulder Dash (1984) worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Boulder Dash (1984) is currently worth €19.92 loose, versus €26.24 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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