Monopoly
Nintendo Entertainment System · 1991
About this game
From Sculptured Software comes an adaptation of the classic board game Monopoly for the dominating console systems of the early 90s (later also ported to Game Boy Color).
The game can be played by up to eight players (only four in the Game Boy versions).
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Any number of positions can be taken over by computer opponents.
The game comes with eight different opponents, which are selected from a portrait gallery (8- and 16-bit versions feature different names and portraits).
It is possible to set up a time limit for a game, and also to customize the game.
Amount of starting money, owned properties, houses and hotels can be set for any player before starting.
The game also comes with a number of preset scenarios with varied starting parameters.
The 8-bit versions have eight scenarios, the 16-bit versions add another four.
The Game Boy versions also feature the scenarios, but don't have the customization option.
During gameplay, the board is seen from the top.
Moving tokens are displayed in a special animation in the center of the board, as is a hand throwing the dice.
Auctions and trades take place on special screens, with the 16-bit versions being more elaborately animated and illustrated.
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 Monopoly 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 Monopoly 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 1991.
Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €120.55 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €8.55 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €6.07 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €34.18 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €13.68 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €109.59 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €109.42 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €34.13 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €120.36 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €13.66 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €6.06 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €8.53 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €13.65 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €34.11 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €8.53 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-J | €6.05 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €109.36 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €120.30 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €34.11 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €120.30 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €13.65 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €8.53 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €6.05 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €89.88 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €109.36 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €18.15 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €241.22 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.32 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.33 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.81 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Monopoly 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 Monopoly worth?
Monopoly for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €12.48 loose, €62.73 complete in box, and €200.35 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Monopoly rare?
Monopoly 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 Monopoly?
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 Monopoly, loose is €12.48 and CIB is €62.73 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Monopoly worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Monopoly is currently worth €12.48 loose, versus €12.22 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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