Gear Works
Game Boy · 1993
About this game
This top-down puzzle game starts with a screen featuring a number of red cogs at different parts of the screen, and a grid of pegs (which become less complete on later levels).
Your task on each level is to use a number of gears of one of 3 different sizes to ensure that all the cogs are linked together.
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All this has to be completed before the engine overheats.
Making life harder are two creatures with the peculiar name "Poffins".
One of these goes around removing pegs, and the other causes the engine to overheat further.
They can be shot out of the way, or have gears placed over them to stop them.
There's also a bonus round, which is a fruit machine, only with cogs and other things from the game rather than fruit.
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 Gear Works 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 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €118.96 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €273.54 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.55 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €276.61 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €17.53 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €17.53 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €17.50 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €276.17 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.54 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €118.78 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €273.11 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €17.51 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €17.49 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €276.03 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €118.71 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €17.50 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €272.97 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.53 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €118.71 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €17.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €70.91 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €26.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €64.46 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €19.88 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €272.97 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €17.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €276.03 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.53 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €20.20 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.22 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Gear Works 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 Gear Works worth?
Gear Works for Game Boy is currently worth €19.07 loose, €26.75 complete in box, and €64.46 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Gear Works rare?
Gear Works 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 Gear Works?
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 Gear Works, loose is €19.07 and CIB is €26.75 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Gear Works worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Gear Works is currently worth €19.07 loose, versus €13.13 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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