Tesserae
Sega Game Gear · 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 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 Tesserae 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.
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 GG release dates back to 1993.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.52 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €64.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €71.22 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €36.01 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €14.40 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €9.55 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.26 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €14.39 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €35.99 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.25 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €64.71 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €71.18 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €9.55 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €63.83 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €35.48 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €9.42 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.13 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €14.20 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €70.21 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €14.20 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €9.42 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €35.48 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €70.21 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.13 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €63.83 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €70.37 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €35.57 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.09 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €63.98 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €14.23 |
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 Sega Game Gear is currently worth €10.52 loose, €36.01 complete in box, and €64.74 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 €10.52 and CIB is €36.01 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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