Max & the Magic Marker
Nintendo Wii · 2010
About this game
Max & the Magic Marker is a physics based 2D puzzle platformer where the player needs to solve puzzles by drawing into the environment, forming physical objects that can be used to overcome puzzles.
The game's protagonist is Max, a young boy who receives an envelope with a marker inside.
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He draws a monster, Mustacho, but suddenly the character comes to life and disappears into Max' drawings.
Max chases after him and needs to travel through different worlds to halt the villain.
Max is able to run around, jump, push and pull objects, and climb up or slide down.
At the same time, the player controls a large marker on the screen.
To use it, it needs to be filled with ink, which is collected through bubbles scattered around the level.
At certain passages, Mustacho often appears to vacuum all the ink out of the marker.
Using the orange marker, the player can draw lines and shapes into the environment to form objects.
The possibilities are determined based on the amount of ink available and quick swipes use less ink compared to drawing slowly.
Using the marker, the player can draw steps, bridges and platforms to help out Max.
More complex shapes are also possible, including shields, objects to drop down on enemies or weights to use for seesaw mechanics, offering different possibilities to solve puzzles.
Different objects can exist next to each other and independent lines can be connected to form complex shapes.
At any time, the used ink can be reclaimed to start over.
When the objects are out of view, the marker can be shaken to retrieve all of it.
There are different worlds to explore, each with a unique theme, and every world consists of multiple levels with checkpoints.
At any time, the player can swap between Max' imagination and the original drawings.
In the original drawing mode, the graphics change and time is halted.
The latter is also used as a game mechanism to pause the game and draw objects without time constraints.
Next to the ink, each level also holds a
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 Max & the Magic Marker 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
PAL
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €21.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €23.10 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €15.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €2.65 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €4.23 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €10.53 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €20.99 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €2.65 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €10.53 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €23.09 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €4.23 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €2.79 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €21.56 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €23.72 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €4.46 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €10.75 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | PAL | €21.56 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | PAL | €2.79 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | PAL | €4.46 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | PAL | €10.75 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | PAL | €23.72 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | PAL | €10.77 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | PAL | €21.61 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | PAL | €4.47 |
| 2026-06-15 | Manual Only | PAL | €2.79 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | PAL | €23.77 |
| 2026-06-13 | Complete in Box | PAL | €10.77 |
| 2026-06-13 | New (sealed) | PAL | €21.61 |
| 2026-06-13 | Box Only | PAL | €4.47 |
| 2026-06-13 | Graded New | PAL | €23.77 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Max & the Magic Marker 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 Max & the Magic Marker worth?
Max & the Magic Marker for Nintendo Wii is currently worth €15.00 loose, €10.53 complete in box, and €21.00 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Max & the Magic Marker rare?
Max & the Magic Marker 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 Max & the Magic Marker?
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 Max & the Magic Marker, loose is €15.00 and CIB is €10.53 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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