Shanghai
Game Boy · 1986
About this game
Dragon's Eye is an installment in the tile-matching game series initiated by Activision .
Players try to remove mahjong tiles in pairs from a set pattern.
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Different versions of the game have up to eight different tile sets, twelve patterns based on the animals of the Chinese zodiac, and a layout editor for creating patterns.
In addition to the standard mode, the game also features "Dragon's Eye", a two-player Shanghai variant.
Players take turns adding and removing tiles from a small field with one player attempting to remove all the tiles and the other trying to position tiles to make this impossible.
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 Shanghai 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 Shanghai 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 1986.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-18 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €7.21 |
| 2026-07-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.30 |
| 2026-07-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €17.98 |
| 2026-07-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €239.83 |
| 2026-07-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €71.34 |
| 2026-07-18 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €78.48 |
| 2026-07-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €4.50 |
| 2026-07-18 | Item only | NTSC-J | €4.33 |
| 2026-07-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €23.70 |
| 2026-07-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.86 |
| 2026-07-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €131.17 |
| 2026-07-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €9.58 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €4.34 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €71.52 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €78.68 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €23.76 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.31 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €4.52 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €18.03 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.88 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €7.22 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €9.61 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €131.50 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €240.44 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €4.33 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.87 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €71.41 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €240.06 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €131.29 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €23.99 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Shanghai 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 Shanghai worth?
Shanghai for Game Boy is currently worth €13.11 loose, €23.70 complete in box, and €131.17 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Shanghai rare?
Shanghai 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 Shanghai?
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 Shanghai, loose is €13.11 and CIB is €23.70 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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