Labyrinth
Nintendo Entertainment System · 1987
About this game
Labyrinth is a maze game similar to Gauntlet , but with a more definite goal and some adventure elements.
It is based upon the Jim Henson film of the same name incorporates many scenes from the movie as areas with the maze.
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The goal of the game is to collect twelve coins Sara can use to buy back her baby brother from his kidnapper, the goblin king, Jareth.
There is one coin in each of the twelve mazes surrounding the central castle.
At first only a few of the mazes are accessible; however, upon collecting a section of a broken key, of which there is also one per region, Sara is sent to a hub where a friendly goblin will open up a new area.
Each section of the maze has its own gimmick, for instance the Hedge Maze rearranges itself as the player wanders through it, and the Fieries' Forest is filled with teleports.
The areas are also connected via a large underground maze.
Upon gaining all the sections of the key Sara can open the door to the castle and enter the final series of mazes, however, she cannot win if she has not collected all of the coins.
Throughout all this Sara is constantly beset by enemies at which she must throw a never-ending supply of stones to dissipate.
Her stones can be upgraded eventually and she can also gain the favor of her friends from the movie who will follow her around and try to help her shoot at her aggressors.
All of this must be done in no more than 13 minutes or the game must be restarted, and every time an enemy attacks Sara she loses a few more seconds.
However, there are several ways to gain more time, and part of winning the game is balancing actually solving the maze and spending time searching for minutes to do just that.
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 Labyrinth 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
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Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €11.62 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €18.59 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €17.53 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €55.23 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €46.47 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €60.76 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €46.39 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €18.56 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €55.15 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €60.66 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €11.60 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €17.51 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €18.55 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €46.37 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €55.12 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-J | €17.50 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €11.59 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €60.63 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €18.55 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €46.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €11.59 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €17.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €60.63 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €55.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €46.35 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €60.60 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €55.09 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €17.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €18.54 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €11.59 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Labyrinth 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 Labyrinth worth?
Labyrinth for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €40.82 loose, €46.47 complete in box, and €55.23 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Labyrinth rare?
Labyrinth 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 Labyrinth?
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 Labyrinth, loose is €40.82 and CIB is €46.47 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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