World Bowling
Game Boy · 1990
About this game
World Bowling is a bowling game in which the player has to beat bowling alleys from six different countries (England, China, Japan, Canada, France, USA).
To win the game, all alleys have to be beaten in a row with an increasing points requirement (200 to 250) - if the score is missed once, it is back to the beginning.
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The player can set the weight of the bowling ball: a heavier ball has more power but this goes in turn with a loss of control.
It also depends on the chosen player character: the male is better with heavy balls while the female character should use a lighter one.
The throw itself is divided into three parts: character position on the alley, control and power.
While the first is simply chosen by lining the character up, the latter two are reaction games: a marker goes from left to right (and vice versa) and the player has to hit the button when the marker reaches the desired point.
A high value (i.e. the marker is right) in control means that the throw is straight while a high power determines the speed and strength.
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 World Bowling 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 World Bowling 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 1990.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €5.09 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €21.56 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €5.59 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.49 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €21.64 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €19.72 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €54.97 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €8.14 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €47.26 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €49.97 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €163.99 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.15 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €5.58 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €47.19 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €21.60 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €49.89 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €163.73 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.14 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €54.88 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €19.69 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €5.08 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.48 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €21.52 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €8.12 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €163.65 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.14 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €54.86 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €49.87 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €21.59 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.47 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
World Bowling 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 World Bowling worth?
World Bowling for Game Boy is currently worth €8.75 loose, €21.64 complete in box, and €47.26 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is World Bowling rare?
World Bowling 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 World Bowling?
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 World Bowling, loose is €8.75 and CIB is €21.64 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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