Mario's Picross
Game Boy · 1995
About this game
Nonograms are number puzzles where logic is used to find the solution.
Clues are provided along the sides of the playfield grid, telling the player how many squares to fill in each row and column.
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With logic the player can figure out exactly which squares of the grid to fill.
The thinking process is similar to solving Sudoku puzzles.
Mario's Picross (from PICture CROSSword) is Nintendo's take on Nonograms.
In this game, Mario takes on the role of an archaeologist who chisels away the squares in each playfield.
The result is a small picture.
There are 256 different puzzles to solve, divided into four courses with increasing difficulty level.
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 Mario's Picross 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
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1 collector on Gamevaro has this game.
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €16.77 |
| 2026-07-17 | Item only | NTSC-J | €16.77 |
| 2026-07-17 | Item only | PAL | €17.94 |
| 2026-07-17 | Complete in Box | PAL | €126.90 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €39.54 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €35.95 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €77.57 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €1.74 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €15.47 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €11.18 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €6.01 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €17.29 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €44.51 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €17.29 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | PAL | €19.99 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €77.57 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €6.19 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €438.36 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €629.86 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | PAL | €126.67 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-J | €17.30 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €17.30 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | PAL | €21.63 |
| 2026-07-15 | Complete in Box | PAL | €127.15 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €21.92 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €1.74 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €35.89 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €39.48 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €77.45 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €6.18 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Mario's Picross 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 Mario's Picross worth?
Mario's Picross for Game Boy is currently worth €17.94 loose, €56.09 complete in box, and €61.14 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Mario's Picross rare?
Mario's Picross 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 Mario's Picross?
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 Mario's Picross, loose is €17.94 and CIB is €56.09 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Mario's Picross worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Mario's Picross is currently worth €17.94 loose, versus €16.77 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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