Gilligan's Island
Nintendo Entertainment System · 1990
About this game
The plot is based on a TV sitcom of the 60's named Gilligan's Island.
Your ship crashed on a deserted island, and now you must get back to civilization.
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The stranded people on the island are: Gilligan and the Skipper ( the crew of the ship), a millionaire and his wife, a professor, and Mariann who is a homely Midwest U.S.A. girl.
Despite the name, you'll be playing as the Skipper.
Gilligan follows you around as a comedic relief sidekick.
The game is divided into four episodes; the goal is always to locate all crew members in a limited amount of time.
To do so the two heroes have to navigate the maze-like island and collect items - every found character provides hints for the next step.
There are also a lot of dangers which have to be faced: wild animals and headhunters can be fought with your bare hands and fallen rocks or obstacles on the ground have to be avoided.
A common nuisance are holes in the ground which lead to the underground caves: Gilligan is likely to fall into these.
If this happens Skipper has two minutes to get Gilligan back.
There are three items which help Skipper on his quest: bananas replenish his health, hourglasses give extra time and the rope is used to get Gilligan back instantly.
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 Gilligan's Island 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 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €23.91 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €294.22 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €137.79 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €21.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €17.66 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €65.86 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €141.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €66.09 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €23.90 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €18.04 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €293.83 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €21.64 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €310.34 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €68.73 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €21.25 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €23.57 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €139.30 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €17.79 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €68.73 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €21.25 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €17.79 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €310.34 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €139.30 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €23.57 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €311.07 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €68.89 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €23.63 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €21.30 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €139.63 |
| 2026-06-15 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €17.84 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Gilligan's Island 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 Gilligan's Island worth?
Gilligan's Island for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €35.24 loose, €65.86 complete in box, and €137.79 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Gilligan's Island rare?
Gilligan's Island 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 Gilligan's Island?
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 Gilligan's Island, loose is €35.24 and CIB is €65.86 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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