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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]
330$ CIB
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LEGO City Undercover [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting LEGO City Undercover [Prima] $14 $21 $0 $0
LEGO Dimensions [Que] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting LEGO Dimensions [Que] $0 $0 $0 $0
LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues [Prima] $9 $14 $0 $0
LEGO Indiana Jones The Original Adventures [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting LEGO Indiana Jones The Original Adventures [Prima] $10 $15 $0 $0
LEGO Jurassic World [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting LEGO Jurassic World [Prima] $7 $13 $0 $0
LEGO Marvel's Avengers [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting LEGO Marvel's Avengers [Prima] $6 $9 $0 $0
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting LEGO Marvel Super Heroes [Prima] $9 $13 $0 $0
LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean [Prima] $9 $13 $0 $0
LEGO Star Wars 2 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting LEGO Star Wars 2 [Prima] $5 $7 $0 $0
LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars [Prima] $5 $5 $0 $0
LEGO Star Wars [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting LEGO Star Wars [Prima] $13 $15 $0 $0
LEGO Star Wars The Complete Saga [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting LEGO Star Wars The Complete Saga [Prima] $10 $15 $0 $0
LEGO Star Wars The Force Awakens [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting LEGO Star Wars The Force Awakens [Prima] $8 $12 $0 $0
Leisure Suit Larry Magna Cum Laude [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Leisure Suit Larry Magna Cum Laude [Prima] $21 $32 $0 $0
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events [BradyGames] $0 $0 $0 $0
Lighthouse [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Lighthouse [Prima] $0 $0 $0 $0
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII $30 $30 $0 $0
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII [Hardcover] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII [Hardcover] $26 $40 $0 $0
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII [Piggyback] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII [Piggyback] $23 $25 $0 $0
Lightning Returns Final Fantasy XIII [Piggyback Hardcover] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Lightning Returns Final Fantasy XIII [Piggyback Hardcover] $30 $45 $0 $0
Limitless Sky: No Man's Sky Unofficial Discovery Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Limitless Sky: No Man's Sky Unofficial Discovery Guide $0 $0 $0 $0
LittleBigPlanet 2 [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting LittleBigPlanet 2 [Bradygames] $15 $22 $0 $0
LittleBigPlanet 3 [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting LittleBigPlanet 3 [BradyGames] $5 $10 $0 $0
LittleBigPlanet [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting LittleBigPlanet [BradyGames] $9 $12 $0 $0
LittleBigPlanet Karting [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting LittleBigPlanet Karting [Prima] $11 $16 $0 $0
LittleBigPlanet Super Book [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting LittleBigPlanet Super Book [BradyGames] $9 $14 $0 $0
LittleBigPlanet Ultimate Official Guidebook - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting LittleBigPlanet Ultimate Official Guidebook $0 $0 $0 $0
Little King's Story - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Little King's Story $9 $14 $0 $0
Lode Runner : The Legend Returns [Infotainment World] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Lode Runner : The Legend Returns [Infotainment World] $0 $0 $0 $0
Loop Hero Encyclopedia - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Loop Hero Encyclopedia $0 $0 $0 $0
Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring [Prima] $8 $11 $0 $0
Lord of The Rings Official Game Secrets - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Lord of The Rings Official Game Secrets $37 $38 $0 $0
Lord of The Rings Online Shadows of Angmar [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Lord of The Rings Online Shadows of Angmar [Prima] $10 $15 $0 $0
Lord of the Rings: Return Of The King [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Lord of the Rings: Return Of The King [Prima] $11 $0 $0 $0
Lord of the Rings: The Third Age [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Lord of the Rings: The Third Age [Prima] $12 $0 $0 $0
Lord of the Rings The Two Towers [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Lord of the Rings The Two Towers [Prima] $10 $10 $0 $0
Lost Episodes of Doom - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Lost Episodes of Doom $20 $0 $0 $0
Lost Kingdoms II [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Lost Kingdoms II [BradyGames] $38 $57 $0 $0
Lost Kingdoms [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Lost Kingdoms [Prima] $30 $45 $0 $0
Lost Odyssey: Official Game Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Lost Odyssey: Official Game Guide $19 $19 $0 $0
Lost Planet 2 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Lost Planet 2 [Prima] $7 $11 $0 $0
Lost Planet 3 [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Lost Planet 3 [Bradygames] $9 $14 $0 $0
Lost Planet [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Lost Planet [Bradygames] $8 $10 $0 $0
Lost Treasures Of Infocom Hint Book - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Lost Treasures Of Infocom Hint Book $0 $0 $0 $0
Lufia II Offical Player's Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Lufia II Offical Player's Guide $869 $1 304 $0 $0
Lufia & the Fortress of Doom Player's Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Lufia & the Fortress of Doom Player's Guide $145 $218 $0 $0
Luigi's Mansion [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Luigi's Mansion [BradyGames] $18 $26 $0 $0
Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon [Prima] $16 $19 $0 $0
Luigi's Mansion Official Perfect Guide [Versus Books] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Luigi's Mansion Official Perfect Guide [Versus Books] $13 $20 $0 $0
Luigi's Mansion Player's Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Luigi's Mansion Player's Guide $21 $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.