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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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Ni no Kuni II Revenant Kingdom [Future Press] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Ni no Kuni II Revenant Kingdom [Future Press] $45 $68 $0 $0
Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch [Prima] $20 $39 $0 $0
Nintendo 64 Game Secrets 1999 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Nintendo 64 Game Secrets 1999 [Prima] $24 $36 $0 $0
Nintendo 64 Pocket Power Guide Volume 2 - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Nintendo 64 Pocket Power Guide Volume 2 $0 $0 $0 $0
Nintendo 64 Pocket Power Guide Volume 3 - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Nintendo 64 Pocket Power Guide Volume 3 $4 $6 $0 $0
Nintendo64 Secret Codes 3 - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Nintendo64 Secret Codes 3 $0 $0 $0 $0
Nintendo 64 Unauthorized Game Secrets [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Nintendo 64 Unauthorized Game Secrets [Prima] $15 $22 $0 $0
Nintendo Games Secrets - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Nintendo Games Secrets $12 $20 $0 $0
Nintendo Games Secrets Volume 2 - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Nintendo Games Secrets Volume 2 $1 $1 $0 $0
Nintendogs Companion - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Nintendogs Companion $2 $10 $0 $0
Nintendo Land [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Nintendo Land [Prima] $14 $20 $0 $0
Nintendo Power Dragon Warrior - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Nintendo Power Dragon Warrior $20 $86 $0 $0
Nintendo Strategies - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Nintendo Strategies $9 $13 $0 $0
Nintendo Strategies #1 - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Nintendo Strategies #1 $0 $0 $0 $0
Nostalgia [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Nostalgia [Bradygames] $30 $50 $0 $0
Octopath Traveler [Darkhorse] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Octopath Traveler [Darkhorse] $30 $45 $0 $0
Oddworld Abe's Exoddus [Goodtimes] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Oddworld Abe's Exoddus [Goodtimes] $0 $0 $0 $0
Oddworld Abe's Exoddus [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Oddworld Abe's Exoddus [Prima] $0 $0 $0 $0
Oddworld Abe's Oddysee [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Oddworld Abe's Oddysee [BradyGames] $6 $9 $0 $0
Oddworld Abe's Oddysee [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Oddworld Abe's Oddysee [Prima] $14 $21 $0 $0
Oddworld Munch's Oddysee [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Oddworld Munch's Oddysee [Prima] $10 $0 $0 $0
Oddworld Stranger's Wrath [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Oddworld Stranger's Wrath [Prima] $10 $15 $0 $0
O.D.T. [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting O.D.T. [Prima] $38 $57 $0 $0
Official Duke Nukem 3D Strategies and Secrets - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Official Duke Nukem 3D Strategies and Secrets $10 $27 $0 $0
Official Duke Nukem 3D Strategies and Secrets [Atomic Edition] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Official Duke Nukem 3D Strategies and Secrets [Atomic Edition] $8 $13 $0 $0
Official NBA HAng Time Player's Guide [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Official NBA HAng Time Player's Guide [BradyGames] $100 $150 $0 $0
Official Nintendo Player's Guide 1987 - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Official Nintendo Player's Guide 1987 $24 $64 $0 $0
Official Pokemon Emerald Version Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Official Pokemon Emerald Version Guide $55 $155 $0 $0
Official Pokemon Trading Card Game Perfect Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Official Pokemon Trading Card Game Perfect Guide $50 $0 $0 $0
Official Quake II: Strategies & Secrets - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Official Quake II: Strategies & Secrets $8 $12 $0 $0
Official Resident Evil 2 Strategy Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Official Resident Evil 2 Strategy Guide $28 $39 $0 $0
Official Shenmue Perfect Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Official Shenmue Perfect Guide $20 $20 $0 $0
Official Super NES Game Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Official Super NES Game Guide $9 $19 $0 $0
Official Tekken Fighter's Guide [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Official Tekken Fighter's Guide [BradyGames] $21 $32 $0 $0
Official TurboGrafx-16 Game Encyclopedia, The - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Official TurboGrafx-16 Game Encyclopedia, The $0 $0 $0 $0
Ogre Battle 64 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Ogre Battle 64 [Prima] $76 $110 $0 $0
Ogre Battle March of the Black Queen [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Ogre Battle March of the Black Queen [Prima] $73 $109 $0 $0
Ogre Battle Power Play Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Ogre Battle Power Play Guide $60 $90 $0 $0
Ogre Battle Secrets & Solutions - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Ogre Battle Secrets & Solutions $65 $94 $0 $0
Okage Shadow King [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Okage Shadow King [Prima] $25 $37 $0 $0
Okami [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Okami [BradyGames] $16 $30 $0 $0
Okami [BradyGames Updated] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Okami [BradyGames Updated] $20 $31 $0 $0
Omikron Nomad Soul [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Omikron Nomad Soul [Prima] $31 $47 $0 $0
One [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting One [Prima] $11 $16 $0 $0
Onimusha 2 [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Onimusha 2 [Bradygames] $15 $25 $0 $0
Onimusha 2 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Onimusha 2 [Prima] $10 $14 $0 $0
Onimusha 3 [BradyGames Limited Edition] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Onimusha 3 [BradyGames Limited Edition] $14 $15 $0 $0
Onimusha Blade Warriors [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Onimusha Blade Warriors [BradyGames] $15 $23 $0 $0
Onimusha Dawn of Dreams [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Onimusha Dawn of Dreams [Bradygames] $20 $24 $0 $0
Onimusha Tactics [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Onimusha Tactics [BradyGames] $20 $30 $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.