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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
Title ↑ Loose ↕ CIB ↕ New ↕ Graded ↕
Secret of Evermore [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Secret of Evermore [BradyGames] $31 $35 $0 $0
Secret of Mana - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Secret of Mana $42 $55 $0 $0
Secret Of Mana The Ultimate Reference Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Secret Of Mana The Ultimate Reference Guide $0 $0 $0 $0
Sega Bass Fishing [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Sega Bass Fishing [Prima] $30 $45 $0 $0
Sekiro Shadows Die Twice [FuturePress] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Sekiro Shadows Die Twice [FuturePress] $100 $150 $0 $0
Sentient [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Sentient [Prima] $30 $45 $0 $0
Septerra Core [Sybex] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Septerra Core [Sybex] $37 $55 $0 $0
Serious Sam 2 [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Serious Sam 2 [BradyGames] $81 $121 $0 $0
Serious Sam [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Serious Sam [BradyGames] $12 $19 $0 $0
Shadowgate [Seika] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Shadowgate [Seika] $25 $37 $0 $0
Shadow Hearts Covenant [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Shadow Hearts Covenant [BradyGames] $31 $0 $0 $0
Shadow Hearts From the New World [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Shadow Hearts From the New World [Prima] $26 $0 $0 $0
Shadow Madness [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Shadow Madness [Prima] $15 $23 $0 $0
Shadow Man: 2econd Coming [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Shadow Man: 2econd Coming [Prima] $20 $20 $0 $0
Shadow Man [Acclaim] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Shadow Man [Acclaim] $20 $0 $0 $0
Shadow of Rome [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Shadow of Rome [BradyGames] $15 $22 $0 $0
Shadow Of The Colossus [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Shadow Of The Colossus [BradyGames] $18 $28 $0 $0
Shadow of the Tomb Raider [Prima Hardcover] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Shadow of the Tomb Raider [Prima Hardcover] $26 $0 $0 $0
Shadows of Adam [Something Classic] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Shadows of Adam [Something Classic] $0 $0 $0 $0
Shadows of the Damned [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Shadows of the Damned [Prima] $30 $45 $0 $0
Shadow the Hedgehog [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Shadow the Hedgehog [Prima] $25 $25 $0 $0
Shadow Warrior [Sybex] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Shadow Warrior [Sybex] $60 $90 $0 $0
Shaman King: Legacy Of The Spirits Soaring Hawk And Sprinting Wolf [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Shaman King: Legacy Of The Spirits Soaring Hawk And Sprinting Wolf [Prima] $0 $0 $0 $0
Shaman King: Power Of The Spirit and Master Of Spirits [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Shaman King: Power Of The Spirit and Master Of Spirits [Prima] $21 $31 $0 $0
Shantae Official Strategy Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Shantae Official Strategy Guide $45 $67 $0 $0
Shark Tale [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Shark Tale [BradyGames] $9 $14 $0 $0
Shenmue II [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Shenmue II [Prima] $43 $50 $0 $0
Shenmue [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Shenmue [Prima] $22 $32 $0 $0
Shining Force EXA [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Shining Force EXA [Bradygames] $10 $15 $0 $0
Shining Force Neo [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Shining Force Neo [Bradygames] $9 $10 $0 $0
Shining Tears [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Shining Tears [BradyGames] $9 $14 $0 $0
Shin Megami Tensei Devil Summoner - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Shin Megami Tensei Devil Summoner $18 $27 $0 $0
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. the Soulless Army [DoubleJump] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. the Soulless Army [DoubleJump] $28 $42 $0 $0
Shin Megami Tensei IV Strategy & Design Book - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Shin Megami Tensei IV Strategy & Design Book $13 $17 $0 $0
Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne [DoubleJump] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne [DoubleJump] $50 $78 $0 $0
Shinobi [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Shinobi [Prima] $9 $12 $0 $0
Shovel Knight - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Shovel Knight $0 $0 $0 $0
Shrek 2 [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Shrek 2 [BradyGames] $8 $12 $0 $0
Sid Meier's Civilization III [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Sid Meier's Civilization III [Prima] $8 $12 $0 $0
Sid Meier's Civilization II The Official Strategy Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Sid Meier's Civilization II The Official Strategy Guide $0 $0 $0 $0
Sigma Star Saga & RebelStar Tactical Command [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Sigma Star Saga & RebelStar Tactical Command [BradyGames] $13 $20 $0 $0
Silent Hill 2 [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Silent Hill 2 [BradyGames] $48 $69 $0 $0
Silent Hill 2: Restless Dreams [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Silent Hill 2: Restless Dreams [BradyGames] $23 $42 $0 $0
Silent HIll 3 [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Silent HIll 3 [BradyGames] $70 $73 $0 $0
Silent Hill 4: The Room [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Silent Hill 4: The Room [BradyGames] $42 $50 $0 $0
Silent Hill [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Silent Hill [BradyGames] $33 $34 $0 $0
Silent Hill Downpour [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Silent Hill Downpour [Prima] $39 $60 $0 $0
Silent Hill: Homecoming [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Silent Hill: Homecoming [Bradygames] $29 $30 $0 $0
Silent Hill Konami Official Guide Book - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Silent Hill Konami Official Guide Book $0 $0 $0 $0
Silent Hill Origins [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Silent Hill Origins [BradyGames] $67 $116 $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. Madden 2005 [Prima] — from $2 loose
5. Nintendogs Companion — 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.