Boulder Dash
Nintendo Entertainment System · 1990
About this game
You are Rockford, and you have to dig through monster infested caves in search of diamonds.
In each level you must collect a certain number of these diamonds, in order to open a portal to the next stage.
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Enemies can be squashed by falling boulders, which are released when the ground below them is removed or they are pushed onto empty ground, but be careful because these can also squash you.
In later levels, difficulty is increased by many puzzle elements and shorter time limits.
There are 16 levels to be completed and five different skill levels available, which affect the number of jewels which must be collected and the time limit.
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 Boulder Dash 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 Boulder Dash 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 1990.
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 | NTSC-J | €21.24 |
| 2026-07-17 | Item only | PAL | €35.96 |
| 2026-07-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €21.24 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €20.12 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €123.44 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €8.76 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €20.12 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €14.01 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €10.42 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | PAL | €31.66 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €112.22 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €35.03 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | PAL | €31.78 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-J | €20.12 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €20.12 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €13.99 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €10.40 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €20.09 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €112.04 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €20.09 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €8.74 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | PAL | €31.89 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €123.25 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €34.97 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-J | €10.39 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €111.99 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €13.98 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €8.74 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | PAL | €31.79 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-J | €20.08 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Boulder Dash 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 Boulder Dash worth?
Boulder Dash for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €35.96 loose, €39.47 complete in box, and €126.29 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Boulder Dash rare?
Boulder Dash 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 Boulder Dash?
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 Boulder Dash, loose is €35.96 and CIB is €39.47 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Boulder Dash worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Boulder Dash is currently worth €35.96 loose, versus €21.24 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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