Appare! Gateball
PC Engine · 1989
About this game
So croquet may not be a popular idea for a video game, but the Japanese being as Japanese as they are, they went and did it anyway.
So what does Appare! Gate Ball have to offer? First up is the choice between action and simulation mode.
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The main difference that I can make out between the two is that in action mode you have to both aim the shot and set the power, in simulation only the shot aiming is required.
Your game is played out in two teams, rather than two individuals, and the members of your team are chosen from a variety of weird and crazy looking characters with varying attributes.
Shots are aimed in a simple overhead viewpoint, which then switches to a standard view for the execution of the shot itself.
All this is accompanied by a jolly little tune that plays away in the background.
About PC Engine
Known as the TurboGrafx-16 outside Japan, the PC Engine (1987) punched well above its small form factor and was hugely successful in Japan despite a limited Western release. Because the Western TurboGrafx-16 library is comparatively small and undersold relative to the platform's technical merits, complete-in-box North American copies are notably scarcer — and pricier — than their Japanese PC Engine counterparts.
Gamevaro tracks Appare! Gateball for PC Engine 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 Appare! Gateball 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 PCE release dates back to 1989.
Price history
Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €3.72 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €8.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €9.84 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €3.72 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €8.86 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €9.84 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Appare! Gateball, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common PC Engine 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 Appare! Gateball worth?
Appare! Gateball for PC Engine is currently worth €3.72 loose, €8.86 complete in box, and €9.84 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Appare! Gateball rare?
Appare! Gateball has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common PC Engine titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Appare! Gateball?
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 Appare! Gateball, loose is €3.72 and CIB is €8.86 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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