Rugrats: Royal Ransom
Nintendo GameCube · 2002
About this game
The Rugrats embark on a magical adventure to the Play Palace 3000.
As the kids all take turns climbing up to the Play Palace, they soon find that something's not quite right.
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Every time they climb higher, the Palace moves further out of their reach.
Angelica, the self-appointed Queen, has dubbed the rest of the Rugrats her loyal subjects who will need to obey her commands.
As the Rugrats refuse Queen Angelica's demands, they each find their most treasured items haven fallen in her possession.
Tommy and company will face mysterious knights, capture rowdy monkeys, race crocodiles down twisting rivers, tame wild dinosaurs, and much more on their way to reclaim their most prized possessions, so they too can play in the Play Palace.
Rugrats Royal Ransom is a series of several mini-games and platforming levels.
These are based off different "worlds" or "levels" within the Play Palace.
You'll come across jungle, desert, snow and medieval worlds on your journey through the game.
About Nintendo GameCube
Nintendo's GameCube (2001) used a compact optical disc format and was the company's first console with online capability, though it never matched the PS2's commercial success. GameCube discs are comparatively durable, making complete-in-box collecting approachable, while a handful of Japan-only and limited-release titles (some tied to promotions) are the platform's genuine chase items.
Gamevaro tracks Rugrats: Royal Ransom for Nintendo GameCube 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €76.14 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €69.22 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.49 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.10 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.53 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €16.51 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €16.48 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.09 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.51 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €69.11 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.48 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €76.02 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.48 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.50 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €16.47 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €75.98 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.09 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €69.07 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €48.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.06 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €52.93 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €17.03 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €6.82 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €16.61 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €69.07 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.48 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €75.98 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €9.79 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €4.98 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Rugrats: Royal Ransom 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 Rugrats: Royal Ransom worth?
Rugrats: Royal Ransom for Nintendo GameCube is currently worth €19.34 loose, €17.03 complete in box, and €48.12 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Rugrats: Royal Ransom rare?
Rugrats: Royal Ransom 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 Rugrats: Royal Ransom?
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 Rugrats: Royal Ransom, loose is €19.34 and CIB is €17.03 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Rugrats: Royal Ransom worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Rugrats: Royal Ransom is currently worth €19.34 loose, versus €17.48 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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