Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? Back to School
Nintendo DS · 2010
About this game
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? is based off the Fox TV game show of the same name and features the voice and CGI likeness of its host, Jeff Foxworthy .
The set-up is the same as the shows, where there are 10 questions ranging from $1,000 to $1,000,000 and consists of grade school subjects such as grammar, animal science, astronomy, among many other subjects.
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The game board is divided with grades one through five listed with two questions a piece, which is randomized after each game.
The player can also choose which grade and subject to answer at any time.
At the beginning of the game they choose one from five different classmates (Amanda, Cynthia, Joseph, Edward, and Logan), each with their own subject specialties and changes a student after two questions.
They can use these classmates to either "copy" (which lets the player use the answer of their classmate) and "peek" (which lets the player take a look at their classmates answer and help them decide).
There is also a "save" cheat that saves the player in case both they and their classmate both get a question wrong.
Also, a player can "drop out" at anytime and end the game with the money they have won.
The first nine questions are given to the player in the form of multiple choice, however the final $1,000,000 question requires the player to manual spell out the answer.
Additionally, a player can not use a "cheat" or "drop out", once they choose to answer the question, they must answer it.
While the game's rules are identical to those of the TV show, one main difference is that their is no time limit, giving the player an ample opportunity to "cheat" in their own way.
About Nintendo DS
The dual-screen, touch-enabled Nintendo DS (2004) became the best-selling handheld of all time, helped by its huge and genre-diverse library. Cartridge-based DS games have held up well physically over 20 years, and complete-in-box copies of the system's biggest sellers (Nintendogs, Pokémon, Mario Kart) remain very accessible for new collectors starting out.
Gamevaro tracks Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? Back to School for Nintendo DS 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
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Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €4.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €1.92 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €8.42 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.20 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €4.79 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €9.26 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €8.41 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.20 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €4.00 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €4.79 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €1.92 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €9.25 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.41 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €7.42 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €9.25 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €3.87 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.19 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €8.41 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €1.90 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €4.73 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €4.73 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €3.87 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €8.41 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.19 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €1.90 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €9.25 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €8.43 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €4.74 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €1.90 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €3.88 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? Back to School, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo DS 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 Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? Back to School worth?
Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? Back to School for Nintendo DS is currently worth €7.42 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? Back to School rare?
Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? Back to School has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo DS titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? Back to School?
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 Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? Back to School worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? Back to School is currently worth €7.42 loose, versus €6.41 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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