Tesserae
Game Boy · 1993
About this game
Tesserae is a 2D combination of Rubik's Cube and the more advanced levels of Q-Bert .
Simple yet colorful symbol graphics allow for endless hours of gameplay akin to how one can play MineSweeper or Tetris for a long duration.
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Gameplay consists of flipping tesserae, or tiles, from squares over adjacent squares.
The result would either create a complex tile, or cancel out, resulting in the deletion of a tile.
The goal is to clear the board entirely.
Higher levels have added tile complexity, and larger board grid sizes.
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 Tesserae 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 Tesserae 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 1993.
Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €252.50 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €60.49 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.12 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.12 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €13.14 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €26.30 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €26.25 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.68 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €13.11 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €60.37 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €251.97 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.09 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €13.11 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €26.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.68 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €27.39 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €60.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €251.97 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €69.29 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €10.95 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.09 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €62.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €4.34 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €6.82 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.09 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €13.11 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €27.38 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €60.34 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €62.96 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €26.24 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Tesserae 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 Tesserae worth?
Tesserae for Game Boy is currently worth €15.85 loose, €27.39 complete in box, and €62.99 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Tesserae rare?
Tesserae 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 Tesserae?
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 Tesserae, loose is €15.85 and CIB is €27.39 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Tesserae worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Tesserae is currently worth €15.85 loose, versus €11.36 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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