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Strategy Guide Games Price Guide

Last update : Jun 27, 2026

Current values and prices for all Strategy Guide retro games

Min Price

$1

CIB

Median Price

$22

CIB

Max Price

$1 304

Lufia II Offical Player's Guide

Total Games

2,792

Games

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Strategy Guide games Value & Trends

Strategy Guide Market Analysis (2026)

In 2026, the Strategy Guide market shows an interesting dynamic. Among the 2792 titles tracked in our database, the current value guide indicates this is an affordable platform. For collectors, the median budget to acquire a complete-in-box (CIB) game currently sits around $22. This reflects the growing demand and premium placed on mint condition items. However, excellent classics can still be found starting at $1.

This price surge is particularly noticeable on highly sought-after games like Lufia II Offical Player's Guide, a true holy grail for the system, whose CIB value now reaches heights of $1304. The huge price gap between loose copies and complete ones confirms the massive premium collectors are willing to pay for original cardboard boxes and manuals.

Most Rare & Expensive Strategy Guide Games in 2026

Lufia II Offical Player's Guide
1
Lufia II Offical Player's Guide
1304$ CIB
How To Win at Nintendo
2
How To Win at Nintendo
1004$ CIB
Earthbound Player's Guide
3
Earthbound Player's Guide
764$ CIB
Tecmo Secret of the Stars [Tecmo]
4
Tecmo Secret of the Stars [Tecmo]
435$ CIB
Crusader of Centy Hint Book
5
Crusader of Centy Hint Book
426$ CIB
Zelda Hyrule Historia [Limited Edition]
6
Zelda Hyrule Historia [Limited Edition]
379$ CIB
Fallout Survival Guide [BradyGames]
7
Fallout Survival Guide [BradyGames]
375$ CIB
Haunting Ground [Bradygames]
8
Haunting Ground [Bradygames]
329$ CIB
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Earthbound [2up] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Earthbound [2up] $0 $0 $0 $0
Earthbound Player's Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Earthbound Player's Guide $281 $764 $0 $952
Earthworm Jim 2 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Earthworm Jim 2 [Prima] $64 $96 $0 $0
Earthworm Jim 3D [Brady Games] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Earthworm Jim 3D [Brady Games] $55 $83 $0 $0
Earthworm Jim [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Earthworm Jim [Prima] $29 $44 $0 $0
Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future [Versus] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future [Versus] $12 $20 $0 $0
Ecco: The Tides of Time [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Ecco: The Tides of Time [BradyGames] $30 $45 $0 $0
Ecstatica II [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Ecstatica II [Prima] $17 $26 $0 $0
ECW Anarchy Rulz - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting ECW Anarchy Rulz $16 $24 $0 $0
ECW: Hardcore Revolution Official Acclaim Strategy Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting ECW: Hardcore Revolution Official Acclaim Strategy Guide $0 $0 $0 $0
Ehrgeiz [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Ehrgeiz [Bradygames] $19 $29 $0 $0
Einhander [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Einhander [BradyGames] $42 $63 $0 $0
Elden Ring Official Strategy Guide, Vol. 3: Shadow Of The Erdtree - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Elden Ring Official Strategy Guide, Vol. 3: Shadow Of The Erdtree $54 $0 $0 $0
Elder Scrolls Arena [Bethesda Softworks] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Elder Scrolls Arena [Bethesda Softworks] $14 $21 $0 $0
Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Game of the Year [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Game of the Year [Prima] $49 $188 $0 $0
Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion [Prima] $19 $75 $0 $0
Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion: Revised & Expanded [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion: Revised & Expanded [Prima] $40 $60 $0 $0
Elder Scrolls IV: Shivering Isles [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Elder Scrolls IV: Shivering Isles [Prima] $25 $38 $0 $0
Elder Scrolls Online Morrowind [Prima Hardcover] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Elder Scrolls Online Morrowind [Prima Hardcover] $19 $28 $0 $0
Elder Scrolls Online Summerset [Prima Hardcover] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Elder Scrolls Online Summerset [Prima Hardcover] $0 $0 $0 $0
Elder Scrolls: Redguard Companion [Bethesda] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Elder Scrolls: Redguard Companion [Bethesda] $138 $0 $0 $0
Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim $27 $30 $0 $0
Elder Scrolls V Skyrim Atlas [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Elder Scrolls V Skyrim Atlas [Prima] $5 $8 $0 $0
Elder Scrolls V Skyrim [Collector's Edition Prima Hardcover] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Elder Scrolls V Skyrim [Collector's Edition Prima Hardcover] $20 $0 $0 $0
Elder Scrolls V Skyrim Collector's Edition [Second Edition, Prima Hardcover] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Elder Scrolls V Skyrim Collector's Edition [Second Edition, Prima Hardcover] $40 $78 $0 $0
Elder Scrolls V Skyrim Legendary Edition [Hardcover Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Elder Scrolls V Skyrim Legendary Edition [Hardcover Prima] $70 $70 $0 $0
Elder Scrolls V Skyrim Legendary Edition [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Elder Scrolls V Skyrim Legendary Edition [Prima] $20 $47 $0 $0
Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim [Prima] $16 $17 $0 $0
Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Revised And Expanded [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Revised And Expanded [Prima] $14 $19 $0 $0
Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim [Special Edition Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim [Special Edition Prima] $43 $78 $0 $0
Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim [Special Edition Prima Paperback] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim [Special Edition Prima Paperback] $128 $192 $0 $0
Electronic Boutique - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Electronic Boutique $0 $0 $0 $0
Empire Earth: The Art of Conquest [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Empire Earth: The Art of Conquest [Prima] $5 $8 $0 $0
Enchanted Arms [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Enchanted Arms [Prima] $19 $19 $0 $0
Enclave Official Hint Book [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Enclave Official Hint Book [Prima] $0 $0 $0 $0
End War [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting End War [Prima] $7 $11 $0 $0
Enslaved Odyssey to the West [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Enslaved Odyssey to the West [Bradygames] $12 $17 $0 $0
Enter the Matrix [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Enter the Matrix [BradyGames] $8 $8 $0 $0
EOE: Eve of Extinction [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting EOE: Eve of Extinction [Prima] $14 $20 $0 $0
Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two [Prima] $9 $0 $0 $0
Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two [Prima Collector's Edition] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two [Prima Collector's Edition] $17 $0 $0 $0
Epic Mickey [Collector's Edition Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Epic Mickey [Collector's Edition Prima] $30 $0 $0 $0
Epic Mickey [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Epic Mickey [Prima] $9 $13 $0 $0
Eragon [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Eragon [Prima] $8 $12 $0 $0
Escape From Monkey Island Hint Book [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Escape From Monkey Island Hint Book [Prima] $0 $0 $0 $0
Escape from Monkey Island [PC Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Escape from Monkey Island [PC Prima] $0 $0 $0 $0
ESPN NFL Football [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting ESPN NFL Football [Prima] $0 $0 $0 $0
Eternal Darkness Perfect Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Eternal Darkness Perfect Guide $27 $34 $0 $0
Eternal Darkness Player's Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Eternal Darkness Player's Guide $36 $55 $0 $0
Eternal Darkness [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Eternal Darkness [Prima] $23 $34 $0 $0
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How much are Strategy Guide games worth?

The value of a Strategy Guide game depends on its condition and rarity. For a complete-in-box (CIB) copy, the current median market price is $22. For a loose copy (cartridge or disc only), the average price is around $23. Prices range from $1 for common titles up to $1,303.67 for the rarest games.

What are the most valuable Strategy Guide games?

Here are the highest-valued Strategy Guide games on the retro gaming market:

1. Lufia II Offical Player's Guide — $1304 CIB
2. How To Win at Nintendo — $1004 CIB
3. Earthbound Player's Guide — $764 CIB
4. Tecmo Secret of the Stars [Tecmo] — $435 CIB
5. Crusader of Centy Hint Book — $426 CIB

How much does a Strategy Guide game cost?

Strategy Guide games are very accessible for collectors. The most affordable titles start at:

1. Adventure Of Link Ultimate Guide — from $1 loose
2. SSX On Tour [Prima] — from $2 loose
3. LEGO Batman The Videogame [Prima] — from $2 loose
4. Nintendogs Companion — from $2 loose
5. Madden 2005 [Prima] — from $2 loose

These prices are for loose copies. Expect to pay more for a complete-in-box (CIB) version.

How many Strategy Guide games are there?

RetroCharting tracks 2,792 Strategy Guide games in its database, with 1,000 titles having a known market price. Our database is updated daily through our multi-source price tracking algorithm.

How do I know if my Strategy Guide game is rare and valuable?

Several factors determine the rarity and value of a Strategy Guide game:

1. Production run — Games produced in small quantities or quickly discontinued are naturally rarer.
2. Condition — A complete-in-box (CIB) copy is generally worth 2 to 5 times more than a loose copy. A sealed copy can be worth 10x more.
3. Collector demand — Certain genres (RPGs, sports games, fighting games) have very high demand.
4. Regional edition — PAL or Japanese versions can be rarer depending on the title.

To find the exact value of your game, check its detail page on RetroCharting where you'll find real-time prices and historical price trends.