Palamedes
Game Boy · 1990
About this game
The goal of Palamedes is to clear the screen which is, line by line, filling up with dice.
Players control a small person situated near the bottom of the screen, who can only be moved to the left or right.
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The number of the dice the person is holding can be changed with the B button, pressing the A button will shoot the dice upwards.
If the die hits another one with a matching number, the targeted dice disappears from the playing area and is added to a column at the bottom of the screen.
Pressing down after lining up at least three dice of either the same number or consecutive numbers in the bottom row will destroy up to five lines at once.
There are three modes of play: The standard single player mode, which requires the player to destroy a set number of lines in order to advance to the next stage; a tournament mode in which the player has to duel a number of CPU-controlled opponents and a two player mode.
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 Palamedes 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 Palamedes 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 1990.
Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €41.21 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €4.48 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €7.16 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €45.33 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €17.82 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €3.10 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €3.10 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €7.15 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €17.80 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €4.47 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €41.14 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €45.26 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €7.15 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-J | €3.10 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €45.23 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €17.79 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €41.12 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €4.47 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €7.15 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €146.28 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €17.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €23.10 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €3.09 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €15.34 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €41.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €57.73 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €4.47 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €45.23 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €132.98 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €14.44 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Palamedes 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 Palamedes worth?
Palamedes for Game Boy is currently worth €23.90 loose, €57.73 complete in box, and €132.98 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Palamedes rare?
Palamedes 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 Palamedes?
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 Palamedes, loose is €23.90 and CIB is €57.73 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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