Builder's Block
PlayStation · 2000
About this game
This action puzzle game features 3 different game modes.
The game modes are Puzzle mode, Battle mode, and Arcade mode.
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The objective of Puzzle mode is to increase the population of 12 different locales by creating buildings.
Each locale is made up of six stages which have three levels each.
These buildings can range in sizes from 3x3 up to 7x7.
These buildings are created by shooting colored blocks at the same colored blocks that are already laid out in the playfield.
The player only has a limited number of shots before the blocks on the playfield gets pushed down off the playfield.
If the structure gets fully pushed off the playfield, the game ends.
Battle mode has 2 players competing against each other to see who can build and destroy the most buildings and earn the most points for doing so.
To destroy a building that has been made, the player has to shoot a block onto the corner of it.
Also, each building destroyed is worth a certain number of coins.
The player must have 100 coins to win the battle.
Both Puzzle and Battle mode allow the player to angle the camera upwards and downwards when viewing the playing field.
Arcade mode lets the player select one of eight available characters and has them battle against another player or the computer.
Players try to form and destroy buildings as fast as possible, with some of those destroyed building blocks ending up going over to the opponent's side of the playfield.
The goal is to get the opponents blocks pushed off the playfield.
The arcade mode is the only mode that contains the coin-op conversion, while the other two modes are Playstation exclusives.
About PlayStation
The original PlayStation (1994) brought CD-based gaming and 3D graphics to the mainstream, ending Nintendo's console dominance of the previous two generations. It's now firmly in "retro collecting" territory: original jewel cases with intact manuals command a real premium over disc-only copies, and several RPGs from its later years (when Sony deliberately courted the genre) are among the most expensive commonly-collected games from the era.
Gamevaro tracks Builder's Block for PlayStation 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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Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €33.65 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €12.46 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €30.59 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.00 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.36 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €30.57 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €12.45 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.00 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €33.63 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.48 |
| 2026-07-06 | Item only | NTSC-U | €20.81 |
| 2026-07-05 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €24.29 |
| 2026-07-05 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €20.81 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €12.26 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €48.39 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.03 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €6.63 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.30 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €43.99 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.03 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €12.26 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €43.99 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.30 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €48.39 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €6.63 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.07 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €12.29 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €6.65 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Builder's Block, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation 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 Builder's Block worth?
Builder's Block for PlayStation is currently worth €24.29 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Builder's Block rare?
Builder's Block has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Builder's Block?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
Is Builder's Block worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Builder's Block is currently worth €24.29 loose, versus €20.81 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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