Penguin Wars
Game Boy · 1985
About this game
Penguin Wars is the sequel to Penguin-Kun Wars .
It is a dodgeball game played with animals.
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There are ten balls for each player, with the goal being to hit the opponent the most amount of times to win the match and advance up the leader board.
Characters can also be evolved through playing Story Mode.
The characters then can be played in versus mode with up to four human opponents, both locally and online.
The screen can be viewed both horizontally and vertically.
Music from the original 1985 game has been remixed and updated, and new tracks are available as well.
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 Penguin Wars 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 Penguin Wars 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 1985.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €232.62 |
| 2026-07-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.68 |
| 2026-07-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.02 |
| 2026-07-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €28.67 |
| 2026-07-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €101.01 |
| 2026-07-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €234.80 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €235.06 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.69 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.03 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €28.69 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €232.84 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €101.10 |
| 2026-07-08 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €28.67 |
| 2026-07-08 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.02 |
| 2026-07-08 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €234.87 |
| 2026-07-08 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €101.02 |
| 2026-07-08 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.69 |
| 2026-07-08 | Item only | NTSC-U | €12.26 |
| 2026-07-08 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €232.66 |
| 2026-07-06 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €232.35 |
| 2026-07-06 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.67 |
| 2026-07-06 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €234.56 |
| 2026-07-06 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €28.63 |
| 2026-07-06 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €100.89 |
| 2026-07-06 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.01 |
| 2026-07-04 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €232.35 |
| 2026-07-04 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.68 |
| 2026-07-04 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €100.89 |
| 2026-07-04 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €234.58 |
| 2026-07-04 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €28.63 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Penguin Wars 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 Penguin Wars worth?
Penguin Wars for Game Boy is currently worth €12.26 loose, €101.01 complete in box, and €232.62 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Penguin Wars rare?
Penguin Wars 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 Penguin Wars?
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 Penguin Wars, loose is €12.26 and CIB is €101.01 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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