Casper
Game Boy · 1997
About this game
Casper the Friendly Ghost's three uncles have turned Dr.
Harvey into a blob of ectoplasm.
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Now it's up to Casper and Dr.
Harvey's daughter, Kat, to find a way to rescue Dr.
To accomplish this task, they must find seven cellular integrator capsules located throughout the Whipstaff Manor.
Once found, the capsules can be used in the Lazarus Machine.
This machine has the power to cure Dr.
Harvey from his predicament.
Players take control of a floating Casper, who is followed by Kat throughout the Manor.
Gameplay consists of Casper picking up items that he will be able to morph into, enabling him to fight off various enemies and to also assist Kat in getting through the mansion unscathed.
Examples of some of the items Casper can turn into are a butterfly net, a pillow, and a plunger.
Casper also has the ability to turn invincible as a defensive maneuver.
Casper can leave the screen that Kat is on, but if he strays too far away from her, she will be abducted by a ghost.
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 Casper 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
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.38 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €298.35 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €54.71 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.07 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €350.13 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €19.70 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €97.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €10.66 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €10.61 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €748.06 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €17.04 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €42.61 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €97.94 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €42.59 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €747.73 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €10.61 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €17.04 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €10.65 |
| 2026-07-09 | Item only | PAL | €14.84 |
| 2026-07-08 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €349.85 |
| 2026-07-08 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €54.67 |
| 2026-07-08 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €19.68 |
| 2026-07-08 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €300.85 |
| 2026-07-08 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.51 |
| 2026-07-08 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.27 |
| 2026-07-08 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.07 |
| 2026-07-06 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €19.65 |
| 2026-07-06 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €349.39 |
| 2026-07-06 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €54.59 |
| 2026-07-06 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.07 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Casper 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 Casper worth?
Casper for Game Boy is currently worth €14.84 loose, €42.61 complete in box, and €97.99 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Casper rare?
Casper 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 Casper?
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 Casper, loose is €14.84 and CIB is €42.61 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Casper worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Casper is currently worth €14.84 loose, versus €10.51 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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