Joust
Game Boy · 1982
About this game
In Joust , players take control of a knight with a lance who rides their flying ostrich (or stork, for Player 2) to do battle against computer-controlled evil knights who ride atop vultures.
Players must flap their steed's wings to hit the enemy from a higher jousting point to destroy the vulture and its rider.
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Once the enemy has been hit, an egg falls to one of the platforms below.
The heroic knights must destroy the eggs before they hatch and release new and increasingly more difficult knights.
The three strengths of enemy knights are Bounder (red knight), Hunter (white knight), and Shadow Lord (blue knight).
These enemy knights are not the only challenge to be found in the game.
Players must also contend with crumbling platforms, lava trolls who attempt to pull knights into the fire, and the dreaded "unbeatable"(?) pterodactyl.
The game was novel for its time for being one of the few two-player simultaneous games in the arcade.
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 Joust 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-18 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €41.15 |
| 2026-07-18 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €8.14 |
| 2026-07-18 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €26.59 |
| 2026-07-09 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €34.86 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €11.59 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €15.89 |
| 2026-07-09 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €28.77 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €11.61 |
| 2026-07-08 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €28.81 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Joust, 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 Joust worth?
Joust for Game Boy is currently worth €15.89 loose, €34.86 complete in box. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Joust rare?
Joust 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 Joust?
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 Joust, loose is €15.89 and CIB is €34.86 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Joust worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Joust is currently worth €15.89 loose, versus €8.14 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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