Junior Brain Trainer
Nintendo DS · 2009
About this game
In this version of Brain Training designed for 6-11-year-olds, Junior Brain Trainer gives younger players a chance to practice important key skills in reading, writing, spelling, maths, geometry, logic and problem solving.
It takes a different approach to the formula, by delivering information in smaller sessions, making it easier to take in.
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Gameplay is designed to suit a child’s attention span and ensures they are frequently occupied.
Unlockable games include:* Ghosts - use the stylus to touch a ghost and capture it.
As many as possible must be caught within the time limit.
Twins - a memory game requiring pairs of people to be matched up against a time limit.
Snakes - a game of skill and timing that requires a snake to be guided around the screen to collect coloured sweets.
Football – the stylus is used to move a football boot across the screen kicking a ball against the wall to remove bricks.
Beggar My Neighbour – tap on a pile of playing cards with the stylus to play a move against the console.
Whoever has the highest card wins the hand.
Balloon Pop - the D-pad is used to move a sling shot to the left and right.
The A button fires at the balloons and pops them.
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 Junior Brain Trainer 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.
Adding Junior Brain Trainer 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 NDS release dates back to 2009.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €7.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €4.05 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €3.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €8.30 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €1.73 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €4.21 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €9.13 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | PAL | €7.00 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €1.73 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €9.13 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €8.30 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €7.00 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €4.16 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.66 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | PAL | €7.00 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €3.50 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €4.05 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €6.68 |
| 2026-06-18 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €2.31 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.99 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.73 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €4.08 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €6.90 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €8.19 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €9.00 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €4.08 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €9.00 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €6.90 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Junior Brain Trainer, 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 Junior Brain Trainer worth?
Junior Brain Trainer for Nintendo DS is currently worth €1.73 loose, €3.50 complete in box, and €7.00 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Junior Brain Trainer rare?
Junior Brain Trainer 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 Junior Brain Trainer?
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 Junior Brain Trainer, loose is €1.73 and CIB is €3.50 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Junior Brain Trainer worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Junior Brain Trainer is currently worth €1.73 loose, versus €8.66 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
