Picross 2
Game Boy · 1996
About this game
Picross 2 is the Japanese-only sequel to the Game Boy puzzle game Mario's Picross .
Your goal is to reveal the hidden picture inside each grid by chipping away the correct squares.
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Clues along the grid's edges help you figure out which squares should be chipped away, and which should be left alone.
The puzzles are much more advanced than those in Mario's Picross ; easy puzzles are in a 15x15 grid, while standard Picross puzzles are four 15x15 grids connected together, solved one section at a time.
Picross 2 has two modes of play: the first, Mario's Picross, has you solving Picross puzzles with Mario.
In this mode, the timer ticks down from 30 minutes, and you must solve the puzzle before the timer reaches zero.
If you chip away an incorrect square, you incur a time penalty (first two minutes, then four, then eight).
After solving a certain amount of puzzles in Mario's Picross mode, you can play Wario's Picross.
In this mode, the timer starts from zero and counts upwards.
There isn't any time penalty for your mistakes, but this also means that you do not know which squares are correct and which ones are incorrect until the puzzle is complete.
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 Picross 2 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 Picross 2 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 1996.
Price history
Market values by condition
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1 collector on Gamevaro has this game.
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-18 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €8.21 |
| 2026-07-18 | Item only | NTSC-J | €8.75 |
| 2026-07-18 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €34.63 |
| 2026-07-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €20.53 |
| 2026-07-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €1.18 |
| 2026-07-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €31.48 |
| 2026-07-17 | Item only | NTSC-J | €21.80 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €8.77 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €8.23 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €20.59 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €21.92 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €31.56 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €1.18 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €34.72 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-J | €20.81 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €21.09 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €8.22 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €6.73 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €20.55 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €31.51 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €34.66 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €1.18 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €34.65 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €8.22 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €1.18 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-J | €6.73 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €20.54 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-J | €21.53 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €31.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €31.50 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Picross 2 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 Picross 2 worth?
Picross 2 for Game Boy is currently worth €21.80 loose, €20.53 complete in box, and €31.48 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Picross 2 rare?
Picross 2 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 Picross 2?
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 Picross 2, loose is €21.80 and CIB is €20.53 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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