Great Waldo Search
Sega Genesis · 1992
About this game
Based on the popular Where's Waldo series of books, the player's goal is to find Waldo, who is hidden in various pictures, before the time on the clock runs out.
The player controls a magnifying glass and must click on various items for different effects.
↓ Read more
Finding a clock adds more time to the search, clicking on a 150 icon adds 150 points to the score, etc.
Each picture consists of 6 adjacent screens containing a continuous theme.
The themes are The Carpet Flyers, The Underground Hunters, The Battling Monks, The Unfriendly Giants and The Land of Waldos.
Players are given the option of playing on Normal difficulty, Expert difficulty, or playing the Land of Waldos stage.
The only difference between the difficulties is that on expert there are no clock items to provide players with extra time.
In all of the stages the player must find both Waldo and a scroll to complete the stage.
Waldo must be found before the scroll in order to complete the stage.
Waldo's dog Woof is also in each of these stages (except for the Land of Waldos) and by finding him players get to play a small bonus stage where they collect points as they control the dog on a flying carpet.
About Sega Genesis
Known as the Mega Drive outside North America, the Sega Genesis (1988/1989) was Sega's most successful console and Sonic the Hedgehog's original home, fueling the "console wars" era against Nintendo's SNES. Genesis cartridge collecting is well-established: common sports and platformer titles are affordable, while sports-license and later-era games with smaller print runs can carry a meaningful premium.
Gamevaro tracks Great Waldo Search for Sega Genesis 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 Great Waldo Search 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 GEN release dates back to 1992.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €12.51 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.95 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.71 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €49.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €54.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €20.10 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €8.37 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €50.02 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.94 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €8.37 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €18.34 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €45.47 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €49.16 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.89 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €54.08 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €8.25 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.71 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €19.79 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.71 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.89 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €54.08 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €49.16 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €8.25 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €19.79 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.73 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €49.28 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.90 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €54.21 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €19.84 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Great Waldo Search 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 Great Waldo Search worth?
Great Waldo Search for Sega Genesis is currently worth €12.51 loose, €20.10 complete in box, and €49.87 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Great Waldo Search rare?
Great Waldo Search 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 Great Waldo Search?
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 Great Waldo Search, loose is €12.51 and CIB is €20.10 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Ratings & Reviews
Also on other platforms
More Sega Genesis games
