Dragon's Lair: The Legend
Game Boy · 1991
About this game
The Game Boy version for Dragon's Lair is actually a port of Roller Coaster , with its protagonist replaced by Dirk the Daring.
Dirk must collect all "lifestones" scattered all around the game world (by walking or jumping) to finally save Princess Daphne.
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The game world is divided in several screens which can be freely navigated and are a little wider than the Game Boy's screen.
As Dirk moves the screen will scroll and when its limit is reached, it will flick to a new one.
To help him move around, Dirk can jump over bumper cars, flying magic hats and other kinds of moving platforms.
Dirk starts with 10 lives which can be lost by falling from high platforms, touching spikes or landing on water or fire.
The main theme is somewhat reminiscent from the NES version .
The game can be played in two different speeds and can also be played by two players taking turns.
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 Dragon's Lair: The Legend 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.
Adding Dragon's Lair: The Legend to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This GB release dates back to 1991.
Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
1 collector on Gamevaro has this game.
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-17 | Item only | NTSC-J | €24.41 |
| 2026-07-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €172.66 |
| 2026-07-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €172.66 |
| 2026-07-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €24.41 |
| 2026-07-17 | Item only | PAL | €29.99 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.01 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €63.48 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €173.58 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €635.47 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €192.88 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | PAL | €29.99 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €24.55 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €76.23 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €24.55 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €96.49 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €15.77 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €173.58 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €577.71 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €241.24 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €175.32 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €60.31 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €13.14 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | PAL | €29.99 |
| 2026-07-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €173.60 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €25.42 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-J | €25.42 |
| 2026-07-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €173.60 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €192.58 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €173.31 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €76.12 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Dragon's Lair: The Legend 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 Dragon's Lair: The Legend worth?
Dragon's Lair: The Legend for Game Boy is currently worth €29.99 loose, €57.46 complete in box, and €132.11 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Dragon's Lair: The Legend rare?
Dragon's Lair: The Legend 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 Dragon's Lair: The Legend?
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 Dragon's Lair: The Legend, loose is €29.99 and CIB is €57.46 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Dragon's Lair: The Legend worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Dragon's Lair: The Legend is currently worth €29.99 loose, versus €24.41 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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