Lingo
Game Boy · 1994
About this game
Lingo is an adaptation of the TV game show of the same name, which at the time of release aired in the Netherlands, France (as Motus ) and Germany (as 5 mal 5 ).
Two teams compete to guess five-letter words.
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The first letter of the word is revealed from the beginning.
If a guessed word contains a correct letter, it is marked with a square if in the right place and a circle if in the wrong place.
There is a time limit of 30 seconds to enter a guess.
If the word is not correctly guessed within 5 tries, it is the other team's turn.
If they also fail, an additional letter of the word is revealed.
The team who correctly guesses then draws two balls from a ball basin containing red, green and numbered blue balls.
Red balls end their turn, and drawing three green balls over the course of the game adds a bonus to their winnings.
Blue balls fill spots on a "lingo card", i.e. a bingo card.
Completing rows or columns on the card adds an additional bonus.
Team two can be controlled by either a human or a computer player.
Though possibly only released in Germany, the cartridge contains English, Dutch, French and German game versions with pools of words specific to each language.
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 Lingo 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
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €563.94 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €140.90 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €1297.46 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €225.43 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €1427.21 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €119.65 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €1296.90 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €140.84 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €563.69 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €119.60 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €1426.58 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €225.33 |
| 2026-07-09 | Item only | PAL | €149.00 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €1277.38 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €117.96 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €555.26 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €221.96 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €1405.12 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €138.73 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | PAL | €1398.63 |
| 2026-06-08 | Item only | PAL | €117.49 |
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | PAL | €1271.48 |
| 2026-06-08 | Manual Only | PAL | €138.08 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | PAL | €552.71 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | PAL | €220.93 |
| 2026-05-17 | Manual Only | PAL | €137.34 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | PAL | €117.47 |
| 2026-05-17 | Complete in Box | PAL | €549.75 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | PAL | €1264.76 |
| 2026-05-17 | Graded New | PAL | €1391.24 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Lingo 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 Lingo worth?
Lingo for Game Boy is currently worth €149.00 loose, €563.94 complete in box, and €1297.46 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Lingo rare?
Lingo 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 Lingo?
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 Lingo, loose is €149.00 and CIB is €563.94 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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