Kaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru
Game Boy · 1992
About this game
Prince Richard and Prince Sablé have been rivals since they were young.
When news arrives of a princess in a far-off kingdom who requires rescuing, Richard dashes off in the hopes of saving her before Sablé manages to.
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Left to catch up, Sablé explores the land, and soon becomes cursed, turning into a frog whenever a strange bell is heard.
Sablé must remove the curse and rescue the princess.
Kaeru No Tame Ni Kane Wa Naru is an action-adventure game.
The game plays in two modes: a top-down view (where most exploration and battle is done), and a side-scrolling view (where more puzzle solving is done than battles).
Battling is not actually performed by the player, instead it is all automatic.
If you bump into an enemy, you will see a dust cloud appear, and the pair will scuffle, with each character's health draining.
Whoever loses all their health first loses the battle.
Sablé can increase his battle advantage by collecting heart containers (to increase his life bar), and power ups that increase statistics like power and defense.
Another feature of Kaeru No Tame Ni Kane Wa Naru is Sablé's ability to transform into a frog at certain points in the game.
This allows him to access areas that he previously could not.
The main goal of the game is to conquer a huge castle, however, sections are sealed off until you complete parts of the story, allowing you to explore it in small parts at a time.
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 Kaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru 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-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-18 | Item only | NTSC-J | €5.20 |
| 2026-07-18 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €181.33 |
| 2026-07-18 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €29.51 |
| 2026-07-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €18.45 |
| 2026-07-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €164.84 |
| 2026-07-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €73.79 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €181.79 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €29.59 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €165.26 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €18.50 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €5.23 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €73.98 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €165.00 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €18.47 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €181.50 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €5.23 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €29.54 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €73.86 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €29.53 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €164.92 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €181.41 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €18.46 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €73.82 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-J | €5.22 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €164.92 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €5.22 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €29.53 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €181.41 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €73.82 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €18.46 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Kaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru 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 Kaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru worth?
Kaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru for Game Boy is currently worth €60.05 loose, €73.79 complete in box, and €164.84 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Kaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru rare?
Kaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru 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 Kaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru?
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 Kaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru, loose is €60.05 and CIB is €73.79 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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