Nikoli's Pencil Puzzle
Nintendo 3DS · 2011
About this game
'Nikoli's Pencil Puzzle' is a collection of 600 puzzles including Sudoku, Bridges, Boxes and Museum types.
Players mainly use the stylus to work out the several puzzles available or can even use the control pad to move the cursor and select the various numbers on screen (such as Sudoku).
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Other in-game controls include using the Circle Pad to scroll across the game board, Y to undo your last move and the Start button to bring up the Pause Menu filled with a variety of game options.
The game also utilises hints for players in case they get stuck, but these can only be obtained by spending Play Coins for each hint bought within the Pause Menu.
There are 3 save files to save in-game progress and also includes the option to save the current puzzle at any time.
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 Nikoli's Pencil Puzzle 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.
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Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €11.33 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €6.54 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.64 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €10.30 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €2.61 |
| 2026-07-11 | Sealed / New | PAL | €15.89 |
| 2026-07-11 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €8.83 |
| 2026-07-11 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €11.95 |
| 2026-07-11 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €15.13 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €2.61 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.64 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €11.32 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €6.53 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €15.17 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.85 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €10.29 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €10.28 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.60 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €2.56 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €11.31 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.66 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €6.43 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €11.31 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €6.43 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.66 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €2.56 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €10.28 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.60 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Nikoli's Pencil Puzzle, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo 3DS 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 Nikoli's Pencil Puzzle worth?
Nikoli's Pencil Puzzle for Nintendo 3DS is currently worth €11.95 loose, and €15.89 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Nikoli's Pencil Puzzle rare?
Nikoli's Pencil Puzzle has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo 3DS titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Nikoli's Pencil Puzzle?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
Is Nikoli's Pencil Puzzle worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Nikoli's Pencil Puzzle is currently worth €11.95 loose, versus €8.85 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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