The Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare
Sega Genesis · 1993
About this game
Bart Simpson has to stay up late and write a paper for class tomorrow.
For once, he is determined to get a good mark.
↓ Read more
However, very quickly, he falls asleep.
Nightmare after nightmare haunt his subconsciousness, and it is up to you to get over each one, so that Bart will eventually wake up.
Bart's Nightmare is an action game based on the TV cartoon show The Simpsons .
The player navigates Bart through the side-scrolling overworld, collecting pages of his homework while avoiding various enemies modeled after characters from the show.
For example, his sister Lisa would occasionally turn him into a frog, Principal Skinner may force him to wear a Sunday school uniform (slowing his movement), etc.
Bart can repel enemies by blowing a bubble gum at them.
Once a homework page has been found, the player can step through colored doors and engage in various mini-games.
These involve Bart transforming into a "Bartzilla", a giant monster out to destroy Springfield; swimming through Bart's own bloodstream, using air pumps to kill germs; being attacked by Itchy and Scratchy, the duo from the meta-fictional violent cartoon; flying over the city as the superhero Bartman, fighting boss enemies; and exploring the treacherous columns in the Temple of Maggie as Indiana Bart.
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 The Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare 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 The Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare 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 1993.
Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | PAL | €32.41 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €25.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €206.54 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €68.51 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €28.43 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €33.92 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €24.45 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €16.77 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1490.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €14.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €13.95 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €84.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €15.28 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €227.20 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €28.42 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €206.45 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €15.28 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €24.44 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €33.90 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €14.86 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €227.10 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €68.48 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €16.76 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €84.83 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1490.08 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €13.95 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €15.09 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €201.22 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €36.29 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €24.14 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
The Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare 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 The Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare worth?
The Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare for Sega Genesis is currently worth €32.41 loose, €68.51 complete in box, and €206.54 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is The Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare rare?
The Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare 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 The Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare?
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 The Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare, loose is €32.41 and CIB is €68.51 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is The Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of The Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare is currently worth €32.41 loose, versus €25.37 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
Ratings & Reviews
Also on other platforms
More Sega Genesis games
