Lemmings
Sega Game Gear · 1993
About this game
Lemmings is a single-player puzzle game in which players guide groups of creatures through hazardous environments by assigning them specific functions/abilities.
Each level begins with a group of lemmings dropping into a side-scrolling environment.
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These creatures march forward blindly, turning only when they hit a wall, and will walk into hazards such as pits, water, lava, or traps unless directed otherwise.
The player’s goal is to save at least a set percentage of the lemmings by leading them to the level’s exit.
Levels vary in design, with some requiring the rescue of only a handful of lemmings and others demanding careful planning to save large groups under tight time limits.
Instead of controlling lemmings directly, players use a cursor to assign skills drawn from a toolbar at the bottom of the screen.
Available skills differ by level and may be limited in number.
Common abilities include Climbers who scale vertical walls, Floaters who survive long drops, Builders who construct staircases, and Bashers, Miners, or Diggers who carve through terrain.
Other abilities include Blockers who halt the progress of their peers, forcing others to change direction.
Selecting the right skill for the right lemming at the right time is essential for success.
Gameplay involves balancing speed with precision.
Lemmings emerge continuously from an entrance hatch, and their flow must be managed so that they neither rush ahead into danger nor crowd too densely in confined spaces.
Timing is critical when building bridges, digging through obstacles, or diverting groups away from hazards.
Some levels allow liberal use of skills, while others restrict players to only a few, requiring efficiency and experimentation.
The game includes 120 levels divided into four categories: Fun, Tricky, Taxing, and Mayhem.
These categories serve as a difficulty curve, with early stages introducing skills gradually and later levels demanding complex multi-step solutions.
Environmental elements exist such
About Sega Game Gear
Sega's Game Gear (1990) was a technically capable handheld competitor to the Game Boy, notable for its full-color backlit screen — a real advantage at the time, offset by famously poor battery life. Its commercial underperformance against Nintendo's handheld means smaller print runs overall, and complete, well-preserved cartridges (the plastic shells are prone to yellowing and cracking) are a genuine niche within retro handheld collecting.
Gamevaro tracks Lemmings for Sega Game Gear 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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Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | PAL | €12.71 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.51 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-J | €10.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €14.14 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €49.33 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €22.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.02 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €57.34 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €21.65 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €54.26 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €7.04 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €6.61 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €112.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €8.66 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €31.71 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.27 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €41.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €52.13 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €16.33 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €124.15 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €56.45 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.37 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €14.13 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €112.81 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €7.04 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €22.61 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €6.61 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €8.66 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €16.33 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €124.09 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Lemmings 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 Lemmings worth?
Lemmings for Sega Game Gear is currently worth €12.71 loose, €21.65 complete in box, and €49.33 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Lemmings rare?
Lemmings 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 Lemmings?
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 Lemmings, loose is €12.71 and CIB is €21.65 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Lemmings worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Lemmings is currently worth €12.71 loose, versus €10.51 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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