Pooyan
Nintendo Entertainment System · 1982
About this game
In Pooyan , you play the role of a pig, protecting its piglets from wolves.
The first screen takes place near the pigs' home.
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Pig rides up and down in a cable car, shooting at wolves, who are riding balloons downward, towards the ground.
If the wolves land safely on the ground, then they can climb a ladder, near the cable-car, and catch Mrs.
But if she shoots their balloons, they splat on the ground instead.
The wolves shoot acorns at the pig.
Pig has a food-based weapon too.
If she gets to the top, she can get meat, to toss at the wolves and make them jump off their balloons in pursuit.
Each wolf taken out this way is worth bonus points (on a doubling scheme: 400, 800, 1600...) The second scene takes place at the wolves' lair.
Here the wolves have reinforced balloons--it takes multiple hits to make them fall.
Here they float upwards toward a big rock, which they push on top of Mrs.
Pig, when seven wolves are present.
Additionally, an alpha wolf (wolf leader) appears and summons wolves in packs.
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 Pooyan 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 Pooyan 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 1982.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €162.02 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €11.51 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €10.74 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €46.03 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €18.41 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €147.29 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €147.06 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €45.96 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €161.76 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €18.38 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €10.72 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €11.49 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €18.37 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €45.93 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €11.49 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-J | €10.72 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €146.98 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €161.68 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €45.93 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €161.68 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €18.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €11.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €10.72 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €146.98 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €45.91 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €146.92 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €161.61 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €10.66 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €18.36 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €11.48 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Pooyan 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 Pooyan worth?
Pooyan for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €22.34 loose, €46.03 complete in box, and €147.29 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Pooyan rare?
Pooyan 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 Pooyan?
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 Pooyan, loose is €22.34 and CIB is €46.03 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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