Surf Ninjas
Sega Game Gear · 1994
About this game
Surf Ninjas was created as a tie-on for the 1993 New Line Cinema movie of the same name and is loosely based on its content.
The entire introduction of how the surfers discover they are the sons of a Patusani king is not mentioned and instead the player is thrown in the story as a ninja trainee right away.
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Colonel Chi wants to overthrow the kingdom and kill the last heirs, so he sends troops of ninjas to kill the two brothers.
Players control one of the brothers as he travels through different locations such as the Palace restaurant, the docks at Venice (California), the island of Patu San and more.
The 2D side-scrolling platforms missions contains platforms, enemies and ninjas and various hazards.
One button is used to jump while the other, in combination with the D-pad, launches punches, kicks, throws and various combos.
Attacks can also be performed from the air or using very high jumps.
During gameplay an options screen can be accessed to review the statistics (health, strength, reflex and fight), get a hint through Adam's Game Gear, call the ninja Zatch to launch a powerful attack or select a weapon such as shurikens, fireballs, a knife and a sword.
By defeating enemies coins are collected to be spent on bonus time on the clock, Zatch power-ups, a bonus life, complete regeneration, a hint, a weapon or a continue.
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 Surf Ninjas 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
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.76 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | PAL | €10.59 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €11.18 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €30.92 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €77.31 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €168.42 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €19.33 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €170.34 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €154.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €96.23 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €24.67 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.61 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.73 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €24.43 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €24.42 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €19.32 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €154.79 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €11.18 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.61 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €30.91 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €24.66 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.72 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €168.34 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €77.27 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €170.27 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €96.19 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €152.67 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €19.05 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.65 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €30.48 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Surf Ninjas 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 Surf Ninjas worth?
Surf Ninjas for Sega Game Gear is currently worth €10.59 loose, €77.31 complete in box, and €154.86 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Surf Ninjas rare?
Surf Ninjas 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 Surf Ninjas?
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 Surf Ninjas, loose is €10.59 and CIB is €77.31 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Surf Ninjas worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Surf Ninjas is currently worth €10.59 loose, versus €8.76 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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