Dawn of Discovery
Nintendo Wii · 2009
About this game
Dawn of Discovery is a Nintendo Wii and DS entry in the long-running German ANNO / A.D. series strategy series and it is different from the Windows version .
For the DS it is the second title in the series on the platform, following 1701 A.D.: Dawn of Discovery .
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The classic gameplay is retained, but has been streamlined and customized to make it more accessible for the console versions.
Playing the story mode, the game is set in the year of 1404 and the player takes on the role of Prince William, one of the two sons of King George.
The king's domain is suffering from drought and famine.
William and his brother Edward are sent out to discover new fertile lands to the south.
On the journey the player will come across a new and strange civilization: The Orient.
The core gameplay is to refine the production of goods and to balance taxes and upkeep costs.
The player has to provide his citizens with the needed resources while spending money to expand his nation.
Later on in the game he also has to deal with other factions and pirates using economic or military means.
On the Wii the game is controlled primarily with the Wii-mote, though the nunchuck can also be used for direct camera control.
On DS the game is played almost exclusively with the stylus, the buttons only provide shortcut functionality.
The story mode features a soft learning curve that helps beginners understand the game.
On Wii this is supported by voiceovers.
Both versions are very identical in terms of story and features, except for the different input control.
About Nintendo Wii
Launched in 2006, the Wii's motion controls (Wii Remote) brought casual and non-traditional players into console gaming at a scale no prior system had achieved, making it one of the best-selling consoles ever. Because so many Wii units sold with bundled software like Wii Sports, the bulk of the library is inexpensive to collect — but it also means truly rare Wii titles (often niche Japanese-only releases) stand out sharply from the norm.
Gamevaro tracks Dawn of Discovery for Nintendo Wii 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
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €11.81 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.43 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €15.39 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €9.69 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €13.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.88 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.77 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.43 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €15.38 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.88 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €9.69 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €13.98 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €15.17 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.59 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.24 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €13.79 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.62 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €8.97 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.62 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €13.79 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €15.17 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.59 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.24 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €8.97 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.64 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €13.82 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €15.21 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €8.99 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Dawn of Discovery 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 Dawn of Discovery worth?
Dawn of Discovery for Nintendo Wii is currently worth €11.77 loose, €9.69 complete in box, and €13.99 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Dawn of Discovery rare?
Dawn of Discovery 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 Dawn of Discovery?
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 Dawn of Discovery, loose is €11.77 and CIB is €9.69 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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