Dr. Franken
Game Boy · 1992
About this game
Franky, one of the many creations of Dr Von Frankenbone, has awoken to find his love, Bitsy, has vanished.
Discovering the other evil creations of the castle has taken Bitsy and left pieces of her around the castle, Franky must find his way through the many levels and put Bitsy back together.
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Franky can shoot his way past many of the evil creatures, but you must also dodge falling objects and jump over trapdoors to stay alive.
Power outlets can re-charge Franky to full health, while lamps must be used to see through the dark dungeons.
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 Dr. Franken 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
1 collector on Gamevaro has this game.
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-17 | Item only | PAL | €19.03 |
| 2026-07-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €19.38 |
| 2026-07-17 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €19.38 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €45.33 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €19.72 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €56.24 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €14.97 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €127.85 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €313.67 |
| 2026-07-16 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €19.72 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €12.13 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | PAL | €18.97 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | PAL | €18.91 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €19.72 |
| 2026-07-15 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €19.72 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | PAL | €18.74 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €45.26 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €56.15 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €313.17 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €19.45 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €12.11 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €127.64 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €14.95 |
| 2026-07-14 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €19.45 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €14.94 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €45.23 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €12.07 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €127.58 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €18.35 |
| 2026-07-13 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €18.35 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Dr. Franken 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 Dr. Franken worth?
Dr. Franken for Game Boy is currently worth €19.03 loose, €49.79 complete in box, and €114.61 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Dr. Franken rare?
Dr. Franken 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 Dr. Franken?
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 Dr. Franken, loose is €19.03 and CIB is €49.79 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Dr. Franken worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Dr. Franken is currently worth €19.03 loose, versus €19.38 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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