Ten Pin Alley
Sega Saturn · 1997
About this game
In this bowling game, you must choose from one of eight very different characters.
Choose power and accuracy from a meter that is very similar to the Links golf games.
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Let go and watch the action.
The game consists of single game, league and tournament (amateur and pro) modes.
The selected player may be edited by changing their shirt, hair, pants and skin color and is distinguished by four factors: power, release, spin and hand usage.
Each strike consists of choosing the lane arrow, setting the bowler position and operating the bowling meter.
Operating the bowling meter involves specifying spin velocity, power of the bowl and release point.
The game shows the release animation, ball path and the moment of impact with the pins.
After two strikes, the next player takes his position.
The results are presented in the table after every completed round.
The Windows version of the game allows to play up to 10 human or computer players on a single computer (hot seat mode) or via internet connection.
About Sega Saturn
The Sega Saturn (1994/1995) struggled commercially against the PlayStation despite strong 2D capabilities and a library beloved by shoot-'em-up and RPG fans. Its relatively low sales translated directly into low print runs for many games, making the Saturn one of the more expensive retro platforms to collect completely — several titles now sell for hundreds of euros in good condition.
Gamevaro tracks Ten Pin Alley for Sega Saturn 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 Ten Pin Alley 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 SAT release dates back to 1997.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €30.64 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €36.10 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €12.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €42.33 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.46 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €46.56 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €30.77 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.25 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €30.76 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.45 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.25 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €46.54 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €12.37 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €42.31 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €45.92 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €30.49 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.18 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.18 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €12.20 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €41.75 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €41.75 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €12.20 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €30.49 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €45.92 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.18 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.18 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €12.35 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €30.56 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €46.04 |
| 2026-06-15 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.19 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Ten Pin Alley 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 Ten Pin Alley worth?
Ten Pin Alley for Sega Saturn is currently worth €30.64 loose, €30.77 complete in box, and €42.33 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Ten Pin Alley rare?
Ten Pin Alley 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 Ten Pin Alley?
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 Ten Pin Alley, loose is €30.64 and CIB is €30.77 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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