Tombs & Treasure
Nintendo Entertainment System · 1986
About this game
Tombs & Treasure is an enhanced version of the earlier computer release of Taiyō no Shinden: Asteka II .
The story in this version is more detailed than in the original release.
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Professor Imes was a famous archaeologist particularly interested in the old Mayan civilization.
Having heard of a powerful artifact known as the Sun Key, which is apparently able to unlock the secrets of the Maya, professor assembled a team and traveled to the ruins of Chichen Itza.
However, he and his team have mysterious disappeared; only his guide Jose was able to escape, delivering the news to the professor's daughter.
Unlike in the original release, the player character travels to the Yucatan with the daughter of Professor Imes and the guide Jose.
Both have special abilities which are sometimes needed to solve puzzles: the young woman is musically talented, and Jose is able to move heavy objects.
Due to these changes, some of the locations and puzzles have been altered in this version.
Another significant gameplay change is the introduction of role-playing elements.
Solving puzzles and defeating demons in turn-based combat grants the protagonist experience points.
Even though combat is very sparse in the game, taking on stronger foes can be futile if the player hasn't gathered enough experience by completing other tasks beforehand.
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 Tombs & Treasure 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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Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-27 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €36.84 |
| 2026-05-27 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €36.84 |
| 2026-05-27 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €36.84 |
| 2026-05-27 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €36.84 |
| 2026-05-27 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €36.84 |
| 2026-05-27 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €36.84 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Tombs & Treasure, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Entertainment System titles.
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 Tombs & Treasure worth?
Tombs & Treasure for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €36.84 loose, €36.84 complete in box, and €36.84 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Tombs & Treasure rare?
Tombs & Treasure has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Entertainment System titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Tombs & Treasure?
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 Tombs & Treasure, loose is €36.84 and CIB is €36.84 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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