Pirates!
Nintendo Entertainment System · 1991
About this game
Take on the life of a buccaneer in the golden age of Caribbean Piracy! This game lets you choose from 6 different "ages" (for example, "The Silver Empire" from 1560-1600, "War For Profit" from 1640-1660, etc.), one of 4 nationalities (English, French, Dutch, Spanish), 4 difficulty levels, and one of 5 special abilities (skill at fencing, skill at navigation, etc.).
Nine different types of ships were represented.
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The goal of the game is to retire with as much gold and land as possible, as many ranks/titles as possible (Colonel, Admiral, Marquis, Duke), and a wife.
Finding long lost relatives helps too.
You accomplish these goals by plundering cities, capturing and sinking enemy ships, getting in good with governors to receive titles, learn news of "evil Spaniards" holding your relatives, capturing evil pirates, etc.
The game is educational, as you will learn about piracy through the thoroughly researched manual.
You'll smell the sea salt as you participate in wild sword fights, desperate sea battles, and daring attacks by land.
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 Pirates! 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
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €10.95 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €467.02 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €73.46 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €24.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €83.06 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €18.47 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €29.27 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €26.09 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €307.95 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €235.35 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €258.88 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €23.39 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €83.03 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €466.81 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €258.77 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €26.08 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €24.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €23.38 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €235.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €307.82 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €73.42 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €10.95 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €29.26 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €18.46 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €303.60 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €460.41 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €81.89 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €27.59 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €24.15 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €252.37 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Pirates! 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 Pirates! worth?
Pirates! for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €102.01 loose, €73.46 complete in box, and €235.35 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Pirates! rare?
Pirates! 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 Pirates!?
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 Pirates!, loose is €102.01 and CIB is €73.46 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Pirates! worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Pirates! is currently worth €102.01 loose, versus €25.99 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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