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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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Eternal Ring [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Eternal Ring [BradyGames] $16 $25 $0 $0
Eternal Sonata [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Eternal Sonata [BradyGames] $16 $25 $0 $0
Evergrace [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Evergrace [Prima] $20 $30 $0 $0
Ever Grace [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Ever Grace [Prima] $16 $25 $0 $0
EverQuest II [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting EverQuest II [Prima] $0 $13 $0 $0
EverQuest Player's Guide [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting EverQuest Player's Guide [Prima] $29 $43 $0 $0
EverQuest: Shadows Of Luclin [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting EverQuest: Shadows Of Luclin [Prima] $14 $21 $0 $0
EverQuest: The Official Player's Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting EverQuest: The Official Player's Guide $45 $50 $0 $0
EverQuest: The Ruins of Kunark [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting EverQuest: The Ruins of Kunark [Prima] $19 $28 $0 $0
Evil Dead Hail to the King [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Evil Dead Hail to the King [Prima] $23 $43 $0 $0
Evolution 2 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Evolution 2 [Prima] $29 $44 $0 $0
Evolution [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Evolution [Prima] $21 $0 $0 $0
Evolve [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Evolve [BradyGames] $6 $9 $0 $0
Extermination [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Extermination [Prima] $16 $0 $0 $0
Extreme G [Acclaim] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Extreme G [Acclaim] $6 $8 $0 $0
Fable 2 DLC Guide [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Fable 2 DLC Guide [BradyGames] $26 $39 $0 $0
Fable Anniversary [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Fable Anniversary [Prima] $62 $130 $0 $0
Fable II [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Fable II [BradyGames] $10 $13 $0 $0
Fable II [BradyGames Limited Edition] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Fable II [BradyGames Limited Edition] $16 $20 $0 $0
Fable III [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Fable III [BradyGames] $8 $20 $0 $0
Fable III [Bradygames Limited Edition] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Fable III [Bradygames Limited Edition] $17 $26 $0 $0
Fable [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Fable [Prima] $8 $13 $0 $0
Fable: The Journey [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Fable: The Journey [Prima] $14 $0 $0 $0
Fable: The Lost Chapters [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Fable: The Lost Chapters [Prima] $19 $22 $0 $0
Fade To Black Player's Guide [Electronic Arts] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Fade To Black Player's Guide [Electronic Arts] $0 $0 $0 $0
Falcon 4.0 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Falcon 4.0 [Prima] $15 $23 $0 $0
Fallout 2 Strategies & Secrets - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Fallout 2 Strategies & Secrets $78 $200 $0 $0
Fallout 3 Game Add-on Pack: The Pitt and Operation: Anchorage - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Fallout 3 Game Add-on Pack: The Pitt and Operation: Anchorage $15 $0 $0 $0
Fallout 3 [Game of the Year Edition] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Fallout 3 [Game of the Year Edition] $25 $35 $0 $0
Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition [Collector's Edition] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition [Collector's Edition] $113 $125 $0 $0
Fallout 3 [Perfect Game] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Fallout 3 [Perfect Game] $50 $75 $0 $0
Fallout 3 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Fallout 3 [Prima] $19 $20 $0 $0
Fallout 3 [Prima Collector's Edition] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Fallout 3 [Prima Collector's Edition] $30 $45 $0 $0
Fallout 4 GOTY [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Fallout 4 GOTY [Prima] $40 $58 $0 $0
Fallout 4 Vault Dweller's Survival Guide [Collector's Edition Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Fallout 4 Vault Dweller's Survival Guide [Collector's Edition Prima] $25 $41 $0 $0
Fallout 4: Vault Dwellers Survival Guide [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Fallout 4: Vault Dwellers Survival Guide [Prima] $18 $24 $0 $0
Fallout 4 Vault Dweller's Survival Guide [Prima Ultimate Edition] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Fallout 4 Vault Dweller's Survival Guide [Prima Ultimate Edition] $28 $100 $0 $0
Fallout 76: Official Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Fallout 76: Official Guide $16 $0 $0 $0
Fallout 76 Platinum Edition - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Fallout 76 Platinum Edition $100 $0 $0 $0
Fallout 76 Vault Dweller's Survival Guide [Collector's Edition Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Fallout 76 Vault Dweller's Survival Guide [Collector's Edition Prima] $10 $0 $0 $0
Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel [Prima] $60 $90 $0 $0
Fallout: New Vegas [Collector's Edition] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Fallout: New Vegas [Collector's Edition] $74 $111 $0 $0
Fallout New Vegas [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Fallout New Vegas [Prima] $20 $32 $0 $0
Fallout Survival Guide [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Fallout Survival Guide [BradyGames] $250 $375 $0 $0
Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood Of Steel: Sybex Official Strategies & Secret - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood Of Steel: Sybex Official Strategies & Secret $80 $120 $0 $0
Far Cry 2 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Far Cry 2 [Prima] $7 $0 $0 $0
Far Cry 3 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Far Cry 3 [Prima] $10 $0 $0 $0
Far Cry 4 Collector's Edition [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Far Cry 4 Collector's Edition [Prima] $18 $0 $0 $0
Far Cry 5 [Prima Hardcover] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Far Cry 5 [Prima Hardcover] $17 $17 $0 $0
Far Cry [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Far Cry [BradyGames] $16 $24 $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.