Gem Gem
Game Boy · 1991
About this game
The player traverses the main character across an area, room by room to find three gems to make a key.
When all five keys are collected, the player has access to the final location.
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To get around, the player needs to rotate any tile the character is stepping on so that there is clear passage to another spot.
When faced with a monster, the player must beat it in a Janken battle.
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 Gem Gem 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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Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €19.26 |
| 2026-07-08 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €212.00 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Gem Gem, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Game Boy titles.
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 Gem Gem worth?
Gem Gem for Game Boy is currently worth €19.26 loose, and €212.00 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Gem Gem rare?
Gem Gem has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Game Boy titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Gem Gem?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
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