Solomon's Key (1986)

To help out, you have a magic wand which can be used to create and destroy blocks (though some blocks can't be destroyed).

In order to reach the key you will need carefully to arrange the blocks on the screen so you can jump your way around safely.

Wandering around each level are a variety of enemies which will cause you to lose a life if you're caught.

Some creatures can be killed by destroying the block they are standing on, others must be dodged.

Hidden bonuses and magic can be found on many of the levels, sometimes even hidden in blocks.

Some treasures give you bonus points, others can form magic spells to help deal with the enemies.

To make the game more difficult, each level has a time limit in which it must be completed.

A few changes exist between the NES port and the Arcade original.

A few enemies were either removed or replaced with these changes making the game easier.

The NES version has 48 stages compared to the Arcade's 44.

Solomon's Key (1986) for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €61.23 loose, €227.92 complete in box, and €729.66 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Solomon's Key (1986) has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.

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 Solomon's Key (1986), loose is €61.23 and CIB is €227.92 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.

The PAL version of Solomon's Key (1986) is currently worth €61.23 loose, versus €35.82 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.