Magical Drop III
Neo Geo AES · 1997
About this game
Control a clown to pull in and throw back balloons hurled from the top of the screen.
If you line up three or more balloons of the same color in a vertical row, they will burst.
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If you're not quick enough, the balloons will squash the clown and the game is over.
Once you've got the hang of bursting balloons, you'll need to master combos and chains.
The third Magical Drop game, first released in 1997, was also developed for the Neo Geo.
This games adds representatives for the remaining Tarot Major Arcana, as well as introducing a "daughter" Strength character that more closely resembles the traditional depiction of Strength.
The game adds a third button, which allows players to add rows to their field at any time.
Additionally, attacks now sends lines to the opponent in non-even rows that vary by character.
Hirameki mode is replaced by Adventure Mode, which is a board game that challenges players to reach Empress before CPU-controlled rivals.
The English versions of Magical Drop III remove the hardest difficulty setting in Vs.
CPU Mode and rival opponents in Adventure Mode.
About Neo Geo AES
SNK's Neo Geo AES (1990) was marketed as the ultimate home arcade experience, using the same hardware as SNK's arcade cabinets — at an extraordinarily high price for both the console and its cartridges. That exclusivity is exactly why Neo Geo AES games remain among the most expensive in all of retro collecting; several titles routinely sell for well over a thousand euros in good condition.
Gamevaro tracks Magical Drop III for Neo Geo AES 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
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €2048.44 |
| 2026-07-14 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €3646.66 |
| 2026-07-14 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €7293.42 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €3644.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €2047.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €7289.59 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €7286.40 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €2046.47 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €3643.16 |
| 2026-06-30 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €2052.13 |
| 2026-06-30 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €3651.17 |
| 2026-06-30 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €7302.30 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Magical Drop III, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Neo Geo AES titles.
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 Magical Drop III worth?
Magical Drop III for Neo Geo AES is currently worth €2048.44 loose, €3646.66 complete in box, and €7293.42 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Magical Drop III rare?
Magical Drop III has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Neo Geo AES titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Magical Drop III?
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 Magical Drop III, loose is €2048.44 and CIB is €3646.66 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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