World Ice Hockey
Game Boy · 1991
About this game
World Ice Hockey is a top-down ice hockey game.
The player has the choice between eight national teams (URS, Canada, Finland, Germany, Czech Republic, Sweden, USA and Japan) which can be either play an exhibition match or a tournament; the latter being a series of matches which have to be won.
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Besides various tactical options which can be set before and during the match, the gameplay offers no surprises: when the player has the puck, it is possible to either pass or shoot.
In the opposite case, a foul may be viable a option.
Sometimes during the matches, two players can fight each other.
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 Ice Hockey 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 Ice Hockey 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 1991.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €71.89 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €12.48 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €7.85 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €12.55 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €31.39 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €79.08 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €12.54 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €12.46 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €7.83 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €31.34 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €71.78 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €78.96 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €12.53 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €31.32 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-J | €12.46 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €78.92 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €71.74 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €7.83 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €12.53 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €31.32 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €7.83 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €12.46 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €71.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €78.92 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €78.88 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €71.71 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €31.31 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €7.83 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €12.45 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €12.52 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
World Ice Hockey 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 Ice Hockey worth?
World Ice Hockey for Game Boy is currently worth €22.34 loose, €31.39 complete in box, and €71.89 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is World Ice Hockey rare?
World Ice Hockey 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 Ice Hockey?
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 Ice Hockey, loose is €22.34 and CIB is €31.39 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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