Izzy's Quest for the Olympic Rings
Sega Genesis · 1995
About this game
Izzy's Quest for the Olympic Rings is the official game of the mascot of the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.
As the name suggests, Izzy must find the five Olympic rings, hidden by the guardians so that Izzy does not take them to his world.
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The game plays a lot like Mario games; to eliminate an opponent Izzy must jump over his head.
There are two jumps available, the ball jump suitable for height and the hurdle jump, suitable for distance.
Both allow Izzy to clear an enemy, but the second harms him.If Izzy is hit, then he must find three medals, or at the next hit he loses a life.
There are some extra objects, like Olympic torches, and eggs that hatch either objects for bonus points, trampolines or morph points to reach otherwise inaccessible areas or traps.
Izzy can also morph into a glider, a baseball player, an archer or a rocket, among others, to overcome some sections of the levels.
Graphics and sound remain faithful to the cartoony origins of the mascot.
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 Izzy's Quest for the Olympic Rings 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
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | PAL | €19.66 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | PAL | €47.10 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €16.27 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €60.93 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €9.85 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €22.02 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €281.98 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €36.61 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €49.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €13.08 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.04 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €256.34 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €35.07 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €35.23 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €102.64 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €36.59 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €256.23 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.03 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €22.01 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €49.85 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €281.85 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €35.22 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €102.60 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €13.07 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €35.06 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €9.85 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €217.35 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €34.73 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Izzy's Quest for the Olympic Rings 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 Izzy's Quest for the Olympic Rings worth?
Izzy's Quest for the Olympic Rings for Sega Genesis is currently worth €19.66 loose, €102.64 complete in box, and €256.34 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Izzy's Quest for the Olympic Rings rare?
Izzy's Quest for the Olympic Rings 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 Izzy's Quest for the Olympic Rings?
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 Izzy's Quest for the Olympic Rings, loose is €19.66 and CIB is €102.64 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Izzy's Quest for the Olympic Rings worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Izzy's Quest for the Olympic Rings is currently worth €19.66 loose, versus €16.27 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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