Kick Off
Game Boy · 1989
About this game
Kick Off was the first football game of its kind, having a top-down view and unlike other football games of that time, the ball was not glued to the feet of the players.
Playing Kick Off requires skills in ball control.
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There is an option to learn these skills without being harassed by the opposition.
The set pieces like corner kicks, passing, sliding tackles and dribbling can be practiced to perfection.
Each player on the pitch has a unique combination of 4 attributes, namely Pace, Stamina, Accuracy and Aggression.
As you progress, you will need to adapt to different types of players.
You can play in a league consisting of 8 teams.
The teams in the league are on the whole evenly matched, but have different styles of play with players attribute to match that style.
There is 12 different referees in the game.
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 Kick Off 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
PAL
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €15.11 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €15.11 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €10.00 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Kick Off, 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 Kick Off worth?
Kick Off for Game Boy is currently worth €10.00 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Kick Off rare?
Kick Off 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 Kick Off?
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.
Is Kick Off worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Kick Off is currently worth €10.00 loose, versus €15.11 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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