Gaia no Monshou
PC Engine · 1987
About this game
Gaia no Monshō (also known as the 'Crest of Gaia') is a fantasy round-based strategy game by NCS and conversion of a game originally released for the NEC PC-8801 in 1987.
Gaia no Monshō is a turn-based strategy game at heart - the player moves troops around a battlefield and attacks nearby enemy units.
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An Auto Battle mode is also available and gives the option to let the AI figure out of the player's next move.
The game offers several play modes - the first one (Scenario Mode) gives the player the chance to jump straight into battle using predefined troops.
The second (Construction Mode) allows him to build his own army using unit points.
The last one (Campaign Mode) conveys story plot elements and starts in the siege town of Dirl, where king Sieghart battles the fierce Böser.
This mode requires more complex strategy and the player must assemble his own troops using unit points and units lost in battle don't come back during the campaign.
Unlike the other two modes, it offers a password system to save the player's progress through the game.
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 Gaia no Monshou 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.
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Price history
Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €4.28 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €13.94 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €28.86 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €4.28 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €13.93 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €28.85 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Gaia no Monshou, 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 Gaia no Monshou worth?
Gaia no Monshou for PC Engine is currently worth €4.28 loose, €13.94 complete in box, and €28.86 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Gaia no Monshou rare?
Gaia no Monshou 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 Gaia no Monshou?
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 Gaia no Monshou, loose is €4.28 and CIB is €13.94 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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