Joshua: The Battle of Jericho
Sega Genesis · 1992
About this game
Crystal Mines is a 1989 unlicensed puzzle game for the NES by Color Dreams.
When they established Wisdom Tree, they repackaged the game twice: in 1991 as Exodus: Journey to the Promised Land and in 1992 as Joshua & The Battle of Jericho, with Joshua labeled a sequel to Exodus.
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These two versions would be remade for the Sega Mega Drive in 1993 and 1994, respectively.
Though the games do have a TMSS check, they will only do the $A14000 write if they detect the region of the console they are running on as US — therefore, the games will only boot on either any US Mega Drive or on any other Model 1 Mega Drive without TMSS (making that a partly useless form of region lockout).
Gameplay of both versions is identical: you are the main character (Moses or Joshua, respectively) and you must collect all the bags with M on them (Joshua: coins with $ on them) scattered throughout each maze.
A and C shoot; you can hold them down for rapidfire.
Shooting destroys blockades and enemies.
Once all the M bags are gathered, find the exit to move on to the next level.
In between each level, you must answer a bunch of questions related to the story of the Bible of the game's theme; getting them wrong appears to be inconsequential to the outcome of the game (this needs investigation).
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 Joshua: The Battle of Jericho 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 Joshua: The Battle of Jericho 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 | €43.70 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €105.31 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €437.44 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €87.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €35.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €17.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €21.86 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €34.98 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €87.45 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €21.85 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €105.26 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €437.25 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €17.49 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €97.03 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €86.25 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €17.25 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €28.31 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €41.76 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €431.25 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €41.76 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €17.25 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €86.25 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €431.25 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €28.31 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €97.03 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €432.26 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €86.45 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €28.37 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €97.26 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €41.86 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Joshua: The Battle of Jericho 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 Joshua: The Battle of Jericho worth?
Joshua: The Battle of Jericho for Sega Genesis is currently worth €43.70 loose, €87.49 complete in box, and €105.31 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Joshua: The Battle of Jericho rare?
Joshua: The Battle of Jericho 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 Joshua: The Battle of Jericho?
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 Joshua: The Battle of Jericho, loose is €43.70 and CIB is €87.49 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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