High Stakes
Game Boy · 1992
About this game
High Stakes Gambling is a Vegas style gambling game with a twist - the game takes place in the 1930s and the player's opponents are the Mafia, and they know how to cheat! The player competes against caricatures of actual mobsters in poker and blackjack.
The player can purchase cheats in between stages.
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 High Stakes 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
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.00 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €54.36 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.37 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €32.88 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.55 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.53 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.37 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €32.81 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €6.98 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.50 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €54.24 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.54 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €6.98 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.45 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €54.24 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.54 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €32.81 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €32.79 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €6.98 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €54.22 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.44 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.36 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.54 |
| 2026-07-09 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.55 |
| 2026-07-09 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.49 |
| 2026-07-09 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.49 |
| 2026-07-09 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €54.37 |
| 2026-07-09 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €32.88 |
| 2026-07-09 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.00 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
High Stakes 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 High Stakes worth?
High Stakes for Game Boy is currently worth €10.49 loose, €17.53 complete in box, and €32.88 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is High Stakes rare?
High Stakes 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 High Stakes?
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 High Stakes, loose is €10.49 and CIB is €17.53 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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