Gem Smashers
Nintendo 3DS · 2011
About this game
This version of Gem Smashers is a remake of the 2003 Game Boy Advance game with the same name .
The gameplay stays the same as the original with the player controlling little creatures that bounce around single screen levels with the aim of smashing gems.
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The gems are of various colours and therefore it's necessary to change the creature to the corresponding colour by hitting specific colour changing blocks.
The player also has to avoid the skull blocks that kill the player upon contact.
The most noticeable difference from the original is the new look with three dimensional graphics.
Some minor differences in gameplay exist too.
For instance there are no lives so the player can continue playing no matter how many skulls he touches.
The remake consists of the same story mode as the original game as well as a battle mode for two players but lacks the arcade mode from the Game Boy Advance version.
New is a tutorial as well as extra special content that can be unlocked by progressing through the story mode.
On Nintendo 3DS there is one exclusive mode, Color-Cade, which consists of 30 small and fast paced levels where the player rotates around a pillar while destroying rocks.
About Nintendo 3DS
The Nintendo 3DS (2011) added glasses-free stereoscopic 3D and a second analog input to Nintendo's handheld line, eventually building a library that rivaled the DS in size and quality. Because the eShop for digital purchases has since closed, physical 3DS cartridges are the only way to preserve access to many titles — a dynamic that's pushing more collectors toward cartridge-based copies even for games that were originally digital-first.
Gamevaro tracks Gem Smashers for Nintendo 3DS 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 Gem Smashers 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 3DS release dates back to 2011.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €2.80 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €6.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.54 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €18.81 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €20.69 |
| 2026-07-11 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.74 |
| 2026-07-11 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €16.61 |
| 2026-07-11 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €7.87 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €2.80 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €20.68 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.53 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €18.80 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €6.99 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.75 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €18.54 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €20.40 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €2.76 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.47 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €6.89 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.73 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.47 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €18.54 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.73 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €20.40 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €2.76 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €6.89 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €18.59 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.48 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €20.45 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Gem Smashers 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 Gem Smashers worth?
Gem Smashers for Nintendo 3DS is currently worth €8.74 loose, €6.99 complete in box, and €18.81 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Gem Smashers rare?
Gem Smashers 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 Gem Smashers?
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 Gem Smashers, loose is €8.74 and CIB is €6.99 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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