Nail 'n' Scale
Game Boy · 1990
About this game
Nail 'n Scale is an Action game, developed and published by I'Max, which was released in 1992.
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 Nail 'n' Scale 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 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €348.94 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €383.83 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €151.72 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €21.91 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €30.68 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €60.69 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €21.87 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €30.63 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €151.48 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €383.23 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €348.39 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €60.59 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €348.21 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €151.40 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €383.03 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €21.86 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €60.56 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €30.61 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €331.58 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €30.61 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €364.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €144.23 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €57.55 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €151.40 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €21.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €383.03 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €348.21 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €22.05 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €60.56 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €35.97 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Nail 'n' Scale 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 Nail 'n' Scale worth?
Nail 'n' Scale for Game Boy is currently worth €31.75 loose, €144.23 complete in box, and €331.58 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Nail 'n' Scale rare?
Nail 'n' Scale 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 Nail 'n' Scale?
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 Nail 'n' Scale, loose is €31.75 and CIB is €144.23 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Nail 'n' Scale worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Nail 'n' Scale is currently worth €31.75 loose, versus €25.45 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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