Dexterity
Game Boy · 1990
About this game
Dexterity is a puzzle game with a 7x8 grid, each one filled with a tile or another item.
The goal is to flip over all tiles within a time limit.
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This has to be triggered manually by pressing a button, but if there is another flipped tile on the field, all other tiles between the player's position and the other tile will flip, too.
Some grids are filled with stationary blocks, moveable blocks (either pushing them normally or send them flying with a strong kick) and holes.
There are also monsters which need to be avoided.
All five of them have different behaviour patterns and have the ability to reverse already flipped tiles; some of them can even push blocks or destroy tiles.
The monsters can be killed by using blocks against them: pushing them over the borders of the playfield or a hole will kill them.
Alternatively they also can be trapped.
Killed monsters slowly respawn at pre-defined spawn points; this takes place over several phases.
In the "egg" phase, it can be picked up to kill another enemy with it.
Another possible weapon are stunned enemies which stood on a multi-flipped row.
When pushing blocks into a corner, they will disappear and transform into power ups, e.g. bonus points, extra time or a temporary stun of all enemies.
A life is lost when an enemy is touched or the time runs out.
When that happens, all flipped tiles stay flipped.
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 Dexterity 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €19.77 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.35 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €52.04 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €131.51 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.42 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €144.66 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.34 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €144.43 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.41 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €131.30 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €19.74 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €51.96 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €131.23 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €144.36 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.40 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.34 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €19.73 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €51.93 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €155.73 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €171.30 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €18.59 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €52.15 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €15.82 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.34 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €14.91 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.34 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €131.23 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €67.66 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €306.98 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €16.92 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Dexterity 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 Dexterity worth?
Dexterity for Game Boy is currently worth €13.75 loose, €67.66 complete in box, and €155.73 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Dexterity rare?
Dexterity 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 Dexterity?
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 Dexterity, loose is €13.75 and CIB is €67.66 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Dexterity worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Dexterity is currently worth €13.75 loose, versus €11.29 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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