Bandit Kings of Ancient China
Nintendo Entertainment System · 1989
About this game
In the 12th century, the Emperor Hui Zhong is faced with an internal rebellion led by Imperial Minister Gao Qiu.
The Song Dynasty comes to an end, and Gao Qiu became the new ruler.
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You take the role of an exiled ruler, and you must build your stats up to be able to challenge- and destroy- Gao Qiu and restore Hui Zhong to the throne.
The game is a military strategy game, like most of Koei's games, but instead of conquering a country, the goal is to depose the despotic ruler of China.
You start out lowly, and have to work your way up by conquering smaller prefectures, forming alliances, and fighting small battles.
You have to earn the right to attack Gao Qiu's home prefecture, though- he is off limits until you are powerful.
About Nintendo Entertainment System
The Nintendo Entertainment System (1983 in Japan, 1985 in the West) revived the North American video game industry after the 1983 crash and established conventions — cartridges, licensing seals, save systems — that shaped the industry for decades. NES collecting is one of the most established retro markets: common titles remain cheap, but a well-known handful of low-print-run games (many from smaller third-party publishers) are among the most expensive video games in existence.
Gamevaro tracks Bandit Kings of Ancient China for Nintendo Entertainment System 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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Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €43.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €839.90 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €758.53 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €108.27 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €26.24 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €189.63 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €758.20 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €189.55 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €43.73 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €26.23 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €839.53 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €108.22 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €828.01 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €172.50 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €105.84 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €43.13 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €690.01 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €25.87 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €172.50 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €105.84 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €25.87 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €828.01 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €690.01 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €43.13 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €829.95 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €172.91 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €43.23 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €106.09 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €691.62 |
| 2026-06-15 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €25.93 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Bandit Kings of Ancient China, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Entertainment System 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 Bandit Kings of Ancient China worth?
Bandit Kings of Ancient China for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €110.62 loose, €189.63 complete in box, and €758.53 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Bandit Kings of Ancient China rare?
Bandit Kings of Ancient China has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Entertainment System titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Bandit Kings of Ancient China?
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 Bandit Kings of Ancient China, loose is €110.62 and CIB is €189.63 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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