Mario's Picross

Mario's Picross

Game Boy · 1995

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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.

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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.

Adding Mario's Picross to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This GB release dates back to 1995.

Price history

PAL · Item only
€17.94
+€10.15
▲ 130.3%
€5.8 €13 €21 €29 05-1706-1606-2607-0807-17

Market values by condition

PAL

Box Only
€14.25
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Manual Only
€18.44
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Item only
€17.94
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Complete in Box
€56.09
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New (sealed)
€61.14
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Graded New
€454.67
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NTSC-U

Box Only
€77.57
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Manual Only
€11.18
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Item only
€16.77
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Complete in Box
€77.57
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New (sealed)
€438.36
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Graded New
€629.86
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NTSC-J

Box Only
€6.19
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Manual Only
€6.01
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Item only
€16.77
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Complete in Box
€15.47
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New (sealed)
€35.95
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Graded New
€39.54
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1 collector on Gamevaro has this game.

Recent sales

DateTypeRegionPriceSource
2026-07-17 Item only NTSC-U €16.77 eBay US
2026-07-17 Item only NTSC-J €16.77 eBay US
2026-07-17 Item only PAL €17.94 eBay NL
2026-07-17 Complete in Box PAL €126.90 eBay NL
2026-07-16 Graded New NTSC-J €39.54 pricecharting
2026-07-16 New (sealed) NTSC-J €35.95 pricecharting
2026-07-16 Box Only NTSC-U €77.57 pricecharting
2026-07-16 Item only NTSC-J €1.74 pricecharting
2026-07-16 Complete in Box NTSC-J €15.47 pricecharting
2026-07-16 Manual Only NTSC-U €11.18 pricecharting
2026-07-16 Manual Only NTSC-J €6.01 pricecharting
2026-07-16 Item only NTSC-U €17.29 eBay US
2026-07-16 Item only NTSC-U €44.51 pricecharting
2026-07-16 Item only NTSC-J €17.29 eBay US
2026-07-16 Item only PAL €19.99 eBay NL
2026-07-16 Complete in Box NTSC-U €77.57 pricecharting
2026-07-16 Box Only NTSC-J €6.19 pricecharting
2026-07-16 New (sealed) NTSC-U €438.36 pricecharting
2026-07-16 Graded New NTSC-U €629.86 pricecharting
2026-07-16 Complete in Box PAL €126.67 eBay NL
2026-07-15 Item only NTSC-J €17.30 eBay US
2026-07-15 Item only NTSC-U €17.30 eBay US
2026-07-15 Item only PAL €21.63 eBay NL
2026-07-15 Complete in Box PAL €127.15 eBay NL
2026-07-14 Item only NTSC-J €21.92 eBay US
2026-07-14 Item only NTSC-J €1.74 pricecharting
2026-07-14 New (sealed) NTSC-J €35.89 pricecharting
2026-07-14 Graded New NTSC-J €39.48 pricecharting
2026-07-14 Box Only NTSC-U €77.45 pricecharting
2026-07-14 Box Only NTSC-J €6.18 pricecharting

Market insights

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NTSC-U is 7% cheaper
The NTSC-U version (€16.77) is significantly cheaper than PAL (€17.94) loose. CIB: PAL €56.09, NTSC-U €77.57.
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Trading near average
Current price €17.94 is close to the average of €15.74 over the tracked period (range: €7.70€26.72).
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CIB commands 213% premium
A complete PAL copy (€56.09) costs 213% more than a loose copy (€17.94). Sealed goes for €61.14.

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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