Hyper Lode Runner
Game Boy · 1989
About this game
Hyper Lode Runner plays similar to Lode Runner .
You must run around on brick platforms gathering all the gold, while avoiding enemies, known as Mad Monks, who follow your every move.
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You can zap blocks to create temporary holes to trap enemies or to escape through to platforms below.
To make levels more interesting there are ladders and vertical ropes to climb, but the enemies can use these too.
There are 50 levels to play, and there is also a VS mode and a level editor that gives the possibility to create up to four levels each with the timed sub-levels but unfortunately without any possibility to save them.
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 Hyper Lode Runner 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
NTSC-J
2 collectors on Gamevaro have this game.
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €87.20 |
| 2026-07-17 | Item only | NTSC-J | €7.84 |
| 2026-07-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €87.20 |
| 2026-07-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.84 |
| 2026-07-17 | Item only | PAL | €10.59 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.55 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €61.37 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €7.89 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €26.29 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €210.42 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €87.67 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €1.74 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €87.67 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.89 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €26.58 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €10.52 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €67.51 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €6.58 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €47.33 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | PAL | €10.62 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €108.71 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.80 |
| 2026-07-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €87.68 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.77 |
| 2026-07-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €87.68 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | PAL | €10.57 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-J | €8.77 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.54 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €47.25 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €61.27 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Hyper Lode Runner 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 Hyper Lode Runner worth?
Hyper Lode Runner for Game Boy is currently worth €10.59 loose, €47.33 complete in box, and €108.71 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Hyper Lode Runner rare?
Hyper Lode Runner 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 Hyper Lode Runner?
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 Hyper Lode Runner, loose is €10.59 and CIB is €47.33 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Hyper Lode Runner worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Hyper Lode Runner is currently worth €10.59 loose, versus €7.84 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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