Monster Maker
Game Boy
About this game
Monster Maker is an RPG licensed from the 1988 Card Game.
As such, monsters, NPCs and even destinations on the world map are represented with a playing card asthetic.
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Gameplay itself is similar to many other RPGs including Dragon Quest .
Players begin by choosing one of four characters, and must first purchase equipment for their character.
You can recruit additional party members at the inn.
Upon travelling to a destination, the player controls a top-down perspective where they "flip over" facedown cards representing the unexplored sections of that area.
Occasionally monsters will be shown on the map and encountering them opens up a first person RPG battle menu.
Defeating them will earn gold and experience points.
There is a limit of 3 monster cards on the screen at any one time, however encounters can include more monsters who will take the place of a defeated monster.
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 Monster Maker 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
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €2.28 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €209.92 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €10.96 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €190.84 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €43.84 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €17.53 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €2.28 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €17.51 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €10.94 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €43.77 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €190.54 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €209.59 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €17.50 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €43.74 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-J | €2.27 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €209.48 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €10.94 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €190.44 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €17.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €43.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €2.27 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €190.44 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €10.94 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €209.48 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €209.39 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €190.35 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €43.73 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €10.93 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €2.27 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €17.49 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Monster Maker 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 Monster Maker worth?
Monster Maker for Game Boy is currently worth €89.22 loose, €43.84 complete in box, and €190.84 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Monster Maker rare?
Monster Maker 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 Monster Maker?
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 Monster Maker, loose is €89.22 and CIB is €43.84 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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