Pipe Mania (1989)
Game Boy · 1989
About this game
Alfonso Senior, having made his fortune from the original Pipe Mania , has retired to Paradise Island.
Unfortunately, the island has an alarmingly high number of plumbing-related problems.
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Alfonso's retired, but he's called in his kids Junior and Fawcett to fix up the island, and maybe learn a few things about plumbing along the way.
Gameplay is similar to the classic Pipe Dream/Pipe Mania , but with a more mission-based structure, and more unusual modes.
Missions can be replayed to get a higher grade, and high grades can unlock various treasures, such as movies, character bios, and new game modes.
Pipe Mania even has a multiplayer mode; compete against a friend for points, or use your attacks to damage your opponent's pipes.
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 Pipe Mania (1989) 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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Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €50.73 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €9.51 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €332.41 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €51.00 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €9.51 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €117.18 |
| 2026-07-09 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €117.50 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €9.53 |
| 2026-07-09 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €51.14 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €9.58 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €9.58 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €10.18 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Pipe Mania (1989), suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Game Boy titles.
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 Pipe Mania (1989) worth?
Pipe Mania (1989) for Game Boy is currently worth €10.18 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Pipe Mania (1989) rare?
Pipe Mania (1989) has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Game Boy titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Pipe Mania (1989)?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
Is Pipe Mania (1989) worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Pipe Mania (1989) is currently worth €10.18 loose, versus €9.51 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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