Marble Madness
Game Boy · 1984
About this game
The idea of this arcade game is deceptively simple: Guide a marble down a path without hitting any obstacles or straying off the course.
The game is viewed from an isometric perspective, which makes it harder to stay focused on the direction the ball is to follow.
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There are tight corridors to follow and enemies to avoid.
There is a 2-player mode in which players must race to the finish; otherwise you're racing against the clock.
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 Marble Madness 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
1 collector on Gamevaro has this game.
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €28.86 |
| 2026-07-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.61 |
| 2026-07-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €80.92 |
| 2026-07-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €111.89 |
| 2026-07-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.46 |
| 2026-07-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €13.12 |
| 2026-07-17 | Item only | PAL | €15.95 |
| 2026-07-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €30.52 |
| 2026-07-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €87.18 |
| 2026-07-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.53 |
| 2026-07-17 | New (sealed) | PAL | €84.59 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.63 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | PAL | €15.83 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €112.18 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.58 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €13.15 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €87.65 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €28.93 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | PAL | €81.81 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €31.56 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | PAL | €45.10 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €81.12 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.49 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | PAL | €15.89 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.55 |
| 2026-07-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €31.57 |
| 2026-07-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €87.65 |
| 2026-07-15 | Complete in Box | PAL | €45.21 |
| 2026-07-15 | New (sealed) | PAL | €82.11 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €103.28 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Marble Madness 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 Marble Madness worth?
Marble Madness for Game Boy is currently worth €15.95 loose, €19.97 complete in box, and €45.49 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Marble Madness rare?
Marble Madness 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 Marble Madness?
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 Marble Madness, loose is €15.95 and CIB is €19.97 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Marble Madness worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Marble Madness is currently worth €15.95 loose, versus €10.53 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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