Samantha Swift and the Hidden Roses of Athena
Nintendo DS · 2010
About this game
Samantha Swift is an archaeologist that travels around the globe uncovering lost artifacts.
In one of her adventures, she finds the Shield of Athena, a magical object decorated with six roses.
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Samantha must retrieve the six flowers while avoiding two aggressive tomb raiders, Ravena Stryke and Markus Payne.
Samantha Swift and the Hidden Roses of Athena is a hidden object game with adventure elements.
The player has to collect objects from a list displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Some of these objects are stored in a separate tools tab at the bottom, that acts like an inventory, where its objects can be picked up and used on certain parts of the scenery to solve puzzles.
The name of an object is highlighted in blue when it only appears after a puzzle is solved .
When passing over an interactive portion of the screen, the cursor becomes a blue arrow with gears.
When crossing over a part of the scenery with a close-up image, the cursor becomes a green arrow with a magnifying glass.
Some locations have more than one screen, where the player must go back and forth retrieving the necessary objects to solve the puzzles.
Lightning bolts are hidden on the screen, and give extra hints when collected.
When list items are clicked, the scanner at the bottom-left shows their silhouettes.
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 Samantha Swift and the Hidden Roses of Athena 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
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €19.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €7.43 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €9.39 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €2.34 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €20.77 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.85 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €17.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €6.46 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €3.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €2.97 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €22.84 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.47 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €20.76 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €17.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €2.97 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €16.63 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €7.42 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €2.34 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €6.45 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.46 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €9.38 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €19.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.85 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €22.83 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €3.75 |
| 2026-07-09 | Item only | PAL | €14.92 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €17.25 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €7.31 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.03 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €6.37 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Samantha Swift and the Hidden Roses of Athena 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 Samantha Swift and the Hidden Roses of Athena worth?
Samantha Swift and the Hidden Roses of Athena for Nintendo DS is currently worth €14.92 loose, €9.39 complete in box, and €17.50 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Samantha Swift and the Hidden Roses of Athena rare?
Samantha Swift and the Hidden Roses of Athena 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 Samantha Swift and the Hidden Roses of Athena?
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 Samantha Swift and the Hidden Roses of Athena, loose is €14.92 and CIB is €9.39 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Samantha Swift and the Hidden Roses of Athena worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Samantha Swift and the Hidden Roses of Athena is currently worth €14.92 loose, versus €16.63 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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