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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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Mario Paint Player's Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Mario Paint Player's Guide $25 $0 $0 $0
Mario Party 2 [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Mario Party 2 [BradyGames] $19 $35 $0 $0
Mario Party 2 [BradyGames Blockbuster] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Mario Party 2 [BradyGames Blockbuster] $22 $33 $0 $0
Mario Party 2 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Mario Party 2 [Prima] $20 $29 $0 $0
Mario Party 3 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Mario Party 3 [Prima] $40 $60 $0 $154
Mario Party 4 [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Mario Party 4 [BradyGames] $15 $22 $0 $0
Mario Party 5 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Mario Party 5 [Prima] $9 $13 $0 $0
Mario Party 8 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Mario Party 8 [Prima] $9 $14 $0 $0
Mario Party 9 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Mario Party 9 [Prima] $14 $20 $0 $0
Mario Tennis [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Mario Tennis [Prima] $18 $38 $0 $0
Mario: The Official Guide to the World's Most Popular Plumber - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Mario: The Official Guide to the World's Most Popular Plumber $45 $67 $0 $0
Mario: The Official Guide to the World's Most Popular Plumber [2nd Edition] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Mario: The Official Guide to the World's Most Popular Plumber [2nd Edition] $0 $0 $0 $0
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 [Bradygames] $7 $0 $0 $0
Marvel Ultimate Alliance [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Marvel Ultimate Alliance [Bradygames] $13 $15 $0 $0
Marvel vs Capcom 2 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Marvel vs Capcom 2 [Prima] $97 $147 $0 $0
Mass Effect 2 [2nd Edition Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Mass Effect 2 [2nd Edition Prima] $0 $0 $0 $0
Mass Effect 2 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Mass Effect 2 [Prima] $9 $0 $0 $0
Mass Effect 2 [Prima Collector's Edition] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Mass Effect 2 [Prima Collector's Edition] $17 $22 $0 $0
Mass Effect 3 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Mass Effect 3 [Prima] $10 $15 $0 $0
Mass Effect 3 [Prima Hardcover] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Mass Effect 3 [Prima Hardcover] $14 $0 $0 $0
Mass Effect Andromeda [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Mass Effect Andromeda [Prima] $11 $15 $0 $0
Mass Effect Andromeda [Prima Hardcover] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Mass Effect Andromeda [Prima Hardcover] $6 $0 $0 $0
Mass Effect Guide [Limited Edition] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Mass Effect Guide [Limited Edition] $60 $0 $0 $0
Mass Effect [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Mass Effect [Prima] $10 $15 $0 $0
Mastering Minecraft - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Mastering Minecraft $0 $0 $0 $0
Mastering Minecraft Revised and Expanded - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Mastering Minecraft Revised and Expanded $9 $13 $0 $0
Mastering Pac-Man - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Mastering Pac-Man $8 $12 $0 $0
Mastering Pac-Man [Newly Expanded Edition] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Mastering Pac-Man [Newly Expanded Edition] $8 $0 $0 $0
Master Of Orion II: Battle At Antares - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Master Of Orion II: Battle At Antares $0 $0 $0 $0
Master Of Orion: The Official Strategy Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Master Of Orion: The Official Strategy Guide $9 $13 $0 $0
Matrix Path of Neo [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Matrix Path of Neo [Bradygames] $8 $15 $0 $0
Maximo Ghosts To Glory [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Maximo Ghosts To Glory [BradyGames] $17 $25 $0 $0
Maximo: Ghosts to Glory [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Maximo: Ghosts to Glory [Prima] $9 $13 $0 $0
Maximo: Ghosts to Glory [Versus] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Maximo: Ghosts to Glory [Versus] $11 $16 $0 $0
Maximo [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Maximo [Prima] $12 $13 $0 $0
Maximo vs. Army of Zin [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Maximo vs. Army of Zin [BradyGames] $9 $13 $0 $0
Max Payne 2 [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Max Payne 2 [Bradygames] $16 $24 $0 $0
Max Payne 3 [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Max Payne 3 [Bradygames] $12 $0 $0 $0
Max Payne [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Max Payne [BradyGames] $15 $0 $0 $0
Max Payne Mini Guide [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Max Payne Mini Guide [Bradygames] $0 $0 $0 $0
MDK 2 [Sybex] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting MDK 2 [Sybex] $12 $18 $0 $0
MDK [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting MDK [Prima] $18 $26 $0 $0
Mechassault 2 LoneWolf [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Mechassault 2 LoneWolf [Prima] $0 $0 $0 $0
Mechassault [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Mechassault [Prima] $5 $9 $0 $0
MechWarrior 2: Battle Guide [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting MechWarrior 2: Battle Guide [BradyGames] $9 $13 $0 $0
MechWarrior 2: The Official Strategy Guide [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting MechWarrior 2: The Official Strategy Guide [Prima] $15 $22 $0 $0
Medal of Honor Airborne [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Medal of Honor Airborne [Prima] $24 $25 $0 $0
Medal of Honor: Allied Assault [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Medal of Honor: Allied Assault [BradyGames] $3 $0 $0 $0
Medal of Honor: Allied Assault - Breakthrough Expansion Pack [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Medal of Honor: Allied Assault - Breakthrough Expansion Pack [Prima] $0 $0 $0 $0
Medal of Honor: Allied Assault - Spearhead Expansion Pack [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Medal of Honor: Allied Assault - Spearhead Expansion Pack [Prima] $0 $0 $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.