Crafting Mama
Nintendo DS · 2010
About this game
Crafting Mama is a spinoff to the DS hit Cooking Mama , with very similar gameplay.
First, you must choose a craft to make from the menu provided, but you need to unlock most of them by making the other crafts.
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Like Cooking Mama , the game has short mini-games for each step in the process.
Sometimes, when you are done making the object, you can customize the object from a list of colors, patterns, and fabrics.
The mini-games rely heavily on the DS touch screen and stylus, and some use the DS microphone.
Some of the crafts can be given to Mama to wear, as she is on the top screen for most of the game.
There are also a few modes besides the main mode.
Mystery Craft allows you to make a craft without knowing what the craft is.
All of these crafts can be played in the main mode also.
Craft Collection lets you play mini-games and change the appearance of your crafts.
Some crafts need to be modified to be checked off as done, which is required to complete the game.
All of these mini-games are also in Multiplayer Mode, which can be played with a single cartridge.
You can also share the apron craft with friends who do not own the game.
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 Crafting Mama 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
PAL
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €12.41 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €15.55 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €21.13 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.40 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €23.25 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.41 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €15.36 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €21.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €23.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.87 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €12.90 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €19.06 |
| 2026-07-09 | Item only | NTSC-U | €15.34 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €15.34 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €18.75 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €13.29 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.33 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €20.62 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.76 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €13.60 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €13.29 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €13.60 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.33 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €20.62 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.76 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €18.75 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €18.79 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €13.63 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €13.32 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Crafting Mama, 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 Crafting Mama worth?
Crafting Mama for Nintendo DS is currently worth €19.06 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Crafting Mama rare?
Crafting Mama 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 Crafting Mama?
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 Crafting Mama worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Crafting Mama is currently worth €19.06 loose, versus €15.34 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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