Puzzler World 2012
Nintendo DS · 2011
About this game
Puzzler World 2012 is the third entry of the Puzzler World series of video games (based on the British puzzling magazines by Puzzler Media).
Just like the previous efforts, this game features 16 modes of puzzles including Wordsearch, Fitword, Sudoku and much more.
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New gameplay modes include Pathfinder (where you need to find random words in a sequential order by drawing a path), Sum People (where you need to solve some mathematical problems, with each unique face representing a certain number), Takegaki (where you need to draw a continuous loop without crossovers), Mix Up (where you need to enter an anagram of the current clue), Spiral Crosswords, Missing Links (where you need to fill in the word that links 3 separate others within the clues), Suko (a number puzzle similar to Sudoku, except you also need to take the overlapping quadrants into account) and Dropzone (where you need to tap a letter in each column shown to remove it, revealing 6 hidden words).
This game still includes the Trophy Room (where players need to fill in certain game conditions to win several trophies) and Master Mode (puzzles for the most experienced players) present in Puzzler World 2011.
Also new is the Prize Board (a Pachinko-esque board where you simply pull the firing mechanism to launch the ball) which still offers Hint Tokens and Puzzler Letters, but replaces the Prize Wheel taken from its predecessor.
A 3D-enhanced edition was also released for the Nintendo 3DS (entitled Puzzler World 2012 3D ) which still offers the same gameplay as its DS counterpart, but boasts better visual graphics.
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 Puzzler World 2012 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 | €4.69 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.16 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €8.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €1.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €9.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €3.34 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €8.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.16 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €4.69 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €3.34 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €9.62 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €1.86 |
| 2026-07-09 | New (sealed) | PAL | €16.69 |
| 2026-07-09 | Item only | PAL | €7.40 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €3.32 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €9.49 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €8.63 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €1.84 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €4.60 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.15 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | PAL | €9.45 |
| 2026-06-08 | Item only | PAL | €3.34 |
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | PAL | €8.59 |
| 2026-06-08 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.14 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | PAL | €4.58 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | PAL | €1.83 |
| 2026-05-17 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.14 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | PAL | €3.59 |
| 2026-05-17 | Complete in Box | PAL | €4.54 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | PAL | €8.56 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Puzzler World 2012 has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
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 Puzzler World 2012 worth?
Puzzler World 2012 for Nintendo DS is currently worth €7.40 loose, €4.69 complete in box, and €8.75 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Puzzler World 2012 rare?
Puzzler World 2012 has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Puzzler World 2012?
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 Puzzler World 2012, loose is €7.40 and CIB is €4.69 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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