Ghosts 'n Goblins (1985)
Nintendo Entertainment System · 1985
About this game
Ghosts 'N Goblins is a sideways scrolling action platformer spread over six levels, each of which must be completed within three minutes (or a life is lost), taking in forest, village, mountain and cavern settings with increasing difficulty.
Arthur the brave knight must rescue his beloved Princess from the Demon King Astaroth and his forces - amongst them are the various undead (ghosts, zombies), bats, ogres and goblins.
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Other challenges include moving platforms, ladders and water/fire hazards.
The player can walk left and right, jump, and is also equipped with a lance to use as a weapon.
Getting hit by enemies causes Arthur to lose his armor and run around in his underpants, getting hit again will cause the player to lose a life.
As in most games in this genre, the player can pick up power-ups such as daggers and bombs during the course of the game, giving the player greater firepower.
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 Ghosts 'n Goblins (1985) 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
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €145.72 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | PAL | €466.32 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €37.82 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €145.66 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | PAL | €466.11 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €37.80 |
| 2026-06-18 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €143.62 |
| 2026-06-18 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €38.35 |
| 2026-06-18 | Sealed / New | PAL | €459.72 |
| 2026-06-17 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €38.35 |
| 2026-06-17 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €143.62 |
| 2026-06-17 | Sealed / New | PAL | €459.72 |
| 2026-06-15 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €38.44 |
| 2026-06-15 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €143.95 |
| 2026-06-15 | Sealed / New | PAL | €460.79 |
| 2026-06-13 | Sealed / New | PAL | €460.79 |
| 2026-06-13 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €38.44 |
| 2026-06-13 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €143.95 |
| 2026-06-12 | Sealed / New | PAL | €429.05 |
| 2026-06-12 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €134.13 |
| 2026-06-12 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €38.34 |
| 2026-06-09 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €38.33 |
| 2026-06-09 | Sealed / New | PAL | €428.94 |
| 2026-06-09 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €134.10 |
| 2026-05-27 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €17.19 |
| 2026-05-27 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €17.19 |
| 2026-05-27 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €17.19 |
| 2026-05-27 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €19.25 |
| 2026-05-27 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €19.25 |
| 2026-05-27 | Sealed / New | PAL | €19.25 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Ghosts 'n Goblins (1985) 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 Ghosts 'n Goblins (1985) worth?
Ghosts 'n Goblins (1985) for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €37.82 loose, €145.72 complete in box, and €466.32 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Ghosts 'n Goblins (1985) rare?
Ghosts 'n Goblins (1985) 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 Ghosts 'n Goblins (1985)?
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 Ghosts 'n Goblins (1985), loose is €37.82 and CIB is €145.72 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Ghosts 'n Goblins (1985) worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Ghosts 'n Goblins (1985) is currently worth €37.82 loose, versus €17.19 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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