Mole Mania
Game Boy · 1997
About this game
Muddy Mole's wife and seven kids have been kidnapped by the evil farmer, Jinbei! It's up to you to help Muddy solve the many puzzles of Jinbei Land.
Snatch all of Jinbei's cabbages in every level, and if you get stuck, dig underground and create your own secret underground paths.
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A word of warning, however - Jinbei has got his best goons guarding your family, so you'd better watch out! Mole Mania plays from an overhead perspective.
Although in each room you have to destroy all the foes to progress, the game is much more puzzle-oriented than it is towards action.
It is quite common in later levels to get yourself 'stuck', which can be fixed by leaving and returning to the screen to reset the puzzle.
One of the game's clever 'hooks' is that players can dig underground in each stage to find a completely different map than they do above ground, which can be used to get through otherwise impassable terrain.
The game also features a two player mode, where one player is Muddy, and the other is Jinbei.
Muddy must swipe as many cabbages as possible, and Jinbei must stop him.
At the end of the round, players swap roles, and then the player who got the most cabbages wins.
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 Mole Mania 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
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €24.85 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €6.11 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €56.99 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €9.78 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €6.69 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €62.69 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €56.90 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €6.10 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €62.59 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €6.68 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €9.76 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €24.81 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-J | €6.68 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €6.10 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €9.76 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €62.55 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €56.87 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €24.79 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €55.82 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €425.51 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €24.79 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €6.10 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €9.76 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €629.92 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €148.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €56.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €18.24 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €62.55 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €6.68 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €52.93 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Mole Mania 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 Mole Mania worth?
Mole Mania for Game Boy is currently worth €29.87 loose, €83.95 complete in box, and €193.35 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Mole Mania rare?
Mole Mania 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 Mole Mania?
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 Mole Mania, loose is €29.87 and CIB is €83.95 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Mole Mania worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Mole Mania is currently worth €29.87 loose, versus €26.28 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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