Bomberman
Nintendo Entertainment System · 1985
About this game
Bomberman was a robot in a bomb making factory who longed for his freedom.
Rumors circulated that escaping to the surface would allow the robot to become human.
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Getting out would be the trick.
Each room is inhabited by monsters that must be neutralized and the exit itself hidden underneath bricks.
The first of the Bomberman series, Bomberman is a single-player game with a top down view and simplistic controls.
In fact, in addition to movement, the player only has a single ability: placing bombs.
Each bomb explodes into a cross-shaped blast (four directions) which can destroy either enemies or blocks.
Power-ups may be found to increase the size of the blast, place additional bombs, increase the speed of the Bomberman or to walk through walls.
The goal on each level is to destroy all enemies and escape through the exit before the time limit is up.
Hitting the exit with a bomb blast releases more enemies which must also be destroyed.
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 Bomberman 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.
Adding Bomberman 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 NES release dates back to 1985.
Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
1 collector on Gamevaro has this game.
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-17 | Item only | PAL | €31.72 |
| 2026-07-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €21.30 |
| 2026-07-17 | Item only | NTSC-J | €21.30 |
| 2026-07-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €1308.09 |
| 2026-07-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €1308.09 |
| 2026-07-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €160.46 |
| 2026-07-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €160.46 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | PAL | €31.66 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €1358.49 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €9.45 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €21.91 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €1358.49 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €161.33 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €15.12 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €8.55 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €120.99 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €133.09 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €21.91 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €37.81 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €161.33 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-J | €21.87 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | PAL | €31.78 |
| 2026-07-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €1358.61 |
| 2026-07-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €161.24 |
| 2026-07-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €161.24 |
| 2026-07-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €1358.61 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €21.87 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €8.53 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | PAL | €31.89 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €37.75 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Bomberman 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 Bomberman worth?
Bomberman for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €31.72 loose, €102.46 complete in box, and €393.70 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Bomberman rare?
Bomberman 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 Bomberman?
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 Bomberman, loose is €31.72 and CIB is €102.46 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Bomberman worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Bomberman is currently worth €31.72 loose, versus €21.30 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
Ratings & Reviews
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