Lingo
Nintendo DS · 2010
About this game
Lingo is an adaptation of the TV game show of the same name, which at the time of release aired in the Netherlands, France (as Motus ) and Germany (as 5 mal 5 ).
Two teams compete to guess five-letter words.
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The first letter of the word is revealed from the beginning.
If a guessed word contains a correct letter, it is marked with a square if in the right place and a circle if in the wrong place.
There is a time limit of 30 seconds to enter a guess.
If the word is not correctly guessed within 5 tries, it is the other team's turn.
If they also fail, an additional letter of the word is revealed.
The team who correctly guesses then draws two balls from a ball basin containing red, green and numbered blue balls.
Red balls end their turn, and drawing three green balls over the course of the game adds a bonus to their winnings.
Blue balls fill spots on a "lingo card", i.e. a bingo card.
Completing rows or columns on the card adds an additional bonus.
Team two can be controlled by either a human or a computer player.
Though possibly only released in Germany, the cartridge contains English, Dutch, French and German game versions with pools of words specific to each language.
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 Lingo 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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Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €5.19 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €2.07 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €9.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.29 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €10.59 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €10.58 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.29 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €5.19 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €2.07 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €9.62 |
| 2026-07-09 | Item only | PAL | €43.32 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.28 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €9.49 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €5.11 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €2.04 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €10.44 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | PAL | €2.04 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | PAL | €10.40 |
| 2026-06-08 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.27 |
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | PAL | €9.45 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | PAL | €5.09 |
| 2026-05-17 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.27 |
| 2026-05-17 | Graded New | PAL | €10.35 |
| 2026-05-17 | Complete in Box | PAL | €5.07 |
| 2026-05-17 | Box Only | PAL | €2.03 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | PAL | €3.63 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | PAL | €9.41 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Lingo, 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 Lingo worth?
Lingo for Nintendo DS is currently worth €43.32 loose, €5.19 complete in box, and €9.62 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Lingo rare?
Lingo 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 Lingo?
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 Lingo, loose is €43.32 and CIB is €5.19 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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