Lemmings
Super Nintendo Entertainment System · 1991
About this game
Lemmings is a single-player puzzle game in which players guide groups of creatures through hazardous environments by assigning them specific functions/abilities.
Each level begins with a group of lemmings dropping into a side-scrolling environment.
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These creatures march forward blindly, turning only when they hit a wall, and will walk into hazards such as pits, water, lava, or traps unless directed otherwise.
The player’s goal is to save at least a set percentage of the lemmings by leading them to the level’s exit.
Levels vary in design, with some requiring the rescue of only a handful of lemmings and others demanding careful planning to save large groups under tight time limits.
Instead of controlling lemmings directly, players use a cursor to assign skills drawn from a toolbar at the bottom of the screen.
Available skills differ by level and may be limited in number.
Common abilities include Climbers who scale vertical walls, Floaters who survive long drops, Builders who construct staircases, and Bashers, Miners, or Diggers who carve through terrain.
Other abilities include Blockers who halt the progress of their peers, forcing others to change direction.
Selecting the right skill for the right lemming at the right time is essential for success.
Gameplay involves balancing speed with precision.
Lemmings emerge continuously from an entrance hatch, and their flow must be managed so that they neither rush ahead into danger nor crowd too densely in confined spaces.
Timing is critical when building bridges, digging through obstacles, or diverting groups away from hazards.
Some levels allow liberal use of skills, while others restrict players to only a few, requiring efficiency and experimentation.
The game includes 120 levels divided into four categories: Fun, Tricky, Taxing, and Mayhem.
These categories serve as a difficulty curve, with early stages introducing skills gradually and later levels demanding complex multi-step solutions.
Environmental elements exist such
About Super Nintendo Entertainment System
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (1990/1991) is widely regarded as home to one of the strongest first-party libraries in gaming history, from Super Metroid to Chrono Trigger. It's a mature collecting market: iconic RPGs and late-cycle releases (which typically had smaller print runs as the industry moved toward the next generation) are consistently among the most sought-after and valuable cartridges from the 16-bit era.
Gamevaro tracks Lemmings for Super Nintendo Entertainment System 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
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €103.24 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €10.57 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €40.42 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €9.91 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €8.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €16.54 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €113.56 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.10 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €48.01 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €112.47 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €123.72 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €153.98 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €39.56 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €19.42 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €8.93 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €13.94 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1868.51 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €13.84 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €103.19 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €18.73 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €8.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €8.93 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €13.93 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €9.91 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €123.66 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €113.51 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €16.54 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €112.42 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €10.56 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €39.55 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Lemmings 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 Lemmings worth?
Lemmings for Super Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €28.25 loose, €40.42 complete in box, and €112.47 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Lemmings rare?
Lemmings 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 Lemmings?
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 Lemmings, loose is €28.25 and CIB is €40.42 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Lemmings worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Lemmings is currently worth €28.25 loose, versus €21.83 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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