Scribblenauts Showdown [Code in Box]
Nintendo Switch · 2020
About this game
Scribblenauts is a side-scrolling action game based on puzzles.
The goal is to have the character Maxwell overcome obstacles by summoning objects based on a dictionary of more than 20.000 words, partly based on the concept of the real-life game Mad Libs .
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This is done by writing an object's name on the touchscreen, letter by letter.
When the word is recognized, the object spawns in the world, where it can be manipulated or act on its own.
This leads to an endless amount of possibilities to progress through the game.
For instance, when an item needs to be retrieved from a tree, you could summon a ladder to get it out, a football to hit it, or just a helicopter or an albatross to fly over there.
There are also more bizarre examples, such as summoning a time machine, going back in time to fetch a dinosaur egg, make it hatch and then use it in the future to defeat an army of robot zombies.
The list also includes weapons, historical people, and even references to popular cultures and internet memes.
Profanity and trademarked objects are not recognized.
There is also a spelling checker included to offer suggestions.
This game is a logical sequel to the gameplay mechanics of Drawn to Life , an earlier title by 5TH Cell , relying on the same concept of emergent gameplay , where the actual game is more of a toolbox, shaped through the player's interaction and different in each session.
During the game Maxwell needs to collect starites.
To do this, two to four objects are often summoned at the same time.
There are general, slow puzzle levels, but also faster action levels filled with enemies, platforms, switches and traps.
Often, the summoned objects and characters need to interact with each other.
Players can earn "merits" for not using weapons in a level for instance and finding a more creative approach.
When a level is completed, a silver star is awarded and the Free Play mode for the level is unlocked.
When the level is then completed three more times, using a different a
About Nintendo Switch
Released in 2017, the Nintendo Switch became one of the best-selling consoles of all time thanks to its hybrid handheld/docked design. Its cartridge-based physical format (as opposed to discs) has made complete-in-box collecting popular again, with certain limited print runs and Nintendo-published exclusives already commanding a premium on the secondhand market just a few years after release.
Gamevaro tracks Scribblenauts Showdown [Code in Box] for Nintendo Switch 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 | Box Only | PAL | €2.90 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €7.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €6.56 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €7.22 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €6.56 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €7.21 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €2.90 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €7.25 |
| 2026-06-23 | Item only | PAL | €13.88 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €7.15 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €6.47 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €2.86 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €7.12 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | PAL | €7.12 |
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | PAL | €6.44 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | PAL | €7.09 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | PAL | €2.85 |
| 2026-05-17 | Box Only | PAL | €2.84 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | PAL | €6.42 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | PAL | €5.21 |
| 2026-05-17 | Complete in Box | PAL | €7.09 |
| 2026-05-17 | Graded New | PAL | €7.06 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Scribblenauts Showdown [Code in Box], suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Switch 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 Scribblenauts Showdown [Code in Box] worth?
Scribblenauts Showdown [Code in Box] for Nintendo Switch is currently worth €13.88 loose, €7.25 complete in box, and €6.56 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Scribblenauts Showdown [Code in Box] rare?
Scribblenauts Showdown [Code in Box] has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Switch titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Scribblenauts Showdown [Code in Box]?
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 Scribblenauts Showdown [Code in Box], loose is €13.88 and CIB is €7.25 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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