Big Nose the Caveman
Nintendo Entertainment System · 1991
About this game
Long, long time ago (but not necessarily in a galaxy far, far away), there was a caveman named Big Nose.
One day he went out of his cave and saw a pterodactyl flying around. "That will be my dinner", - thought Big Nose, took out his trusty club and ran after the winged reptile.
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Naturally, his quest for nutrition became much longer and more dangerous than he had ever imagined...
In this platform action game, you guide Big Nose through prehistoric levels, fighting prehistoric animals of various kinds.
Big Nose starts out with his club, but will gain other, more powerful weapons.
During your quest you can collect bones, which are the currency of the game.
There are shops in which you can buy weapons and various spells that you'll be able to cast.
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 Big Nose the Caveman 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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Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €113.54 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €13.15 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €248.20 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €42.27 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €12.33 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €14.82 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €113.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €12.32 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €42.25 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €14.81 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €13.14 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €248.09 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €140.59 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €13.79 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €14.61 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €41.57 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €12.15 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €111.95 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €14.72 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €14.61 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €12.15 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €140.59 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €111.95 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €41.57 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €112.21 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €14.65 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €14.76 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €140.92 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €41.67 |
| 2026-06-15 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €12.18 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Big Nose the Caveman 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 Big Nose the Caveman worth?
Big Nose the Caveman for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €22.68 loose, €42.27 complete in box, and €113.54 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Big Nose the Caveman rare?
Big Nose the Caveman 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 Big Nose the Caveman?
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 Big Nose the Caveman, loose is €22.68 and CIB is €42.27 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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