Ishido: The Way of Stones
Sega Genesis · 1990
About this game
Ishido is a solitaire board game played with tiles, similar to Shanghai.
The objective is to place all of the tiles onto the board and obtain the highest possible score by following specific rules of play.
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There are ways to play that can dramatically increase the score, which makes the game very strategic in nature.
Additionally, when desired, the player can get an oracle reading by asking a question, which is answered when the player makes a very elegant play (four-way match).
The Sega Genesis/Mega Drive port was infamously at the center of the Sega v.
Accolade trial of October 31, 1991, Sega filed suit against Accolade in the United States District Court on charges of trademark infringement and unfair competition.
Sega argued that Accolade had infringed upon its copyrights because Accolade's games contained Sega's material through reverse engineering of Sega's tech in order to avoid paying license fees.
Ultimately, Accolade was ruled in violation on April 3, 1992, when Judge Caulfield ruled in favor of Sega and issued an injunction prohibiting future sales by Accolade of Genesis-compatible games incorporating the Sega message or using the results of the reverse engineering.
Almost a week later, Accolade was also required by the court to recall all of their Genesis-compatible games.
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 Ishido: The Way of Stones 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.
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Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €34.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €47.23 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €51.95 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €29.08 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.68 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.50 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.86 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €29.07 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €47.21 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €51.93 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.68 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €46.15 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €28.67 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.60 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €12.94 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.75 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €50.77 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.75 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.60 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €28.67 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €50.77 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €12.94 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €46.15 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €50.89 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €28.74 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €12.97 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €46.26 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.77 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Ishido: The Way of Stones 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 Ishido: The Way of Stones worth?
Ishido: The Way of Stones for Sega Genesis is currently worth €34.99 loose, €29.08 complete in box, and €47.23 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Ishido: The Way of Stones rare?
Ishido: The Way of Stones 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 Ishido: The Way of Stones?
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 Ishido: The Way of Stones, loose is €34.99 and CIB is €29.08 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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