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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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Silent HIll [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Silent HIll [Prima] $49 $53 $0 $0
Silent Hill Shattered Memories [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Silent Hill Shattered Memories [BradyGames] $120 $182 $0 $0
Silent Scope [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Silent Scope [Prima] $6 $9 $0 $0
Silver [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Silver [Prima] $30 $0 $0 $0
SimCity 2000 Strategies and Secrets - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting SimCity 2000 Strategies and Secrets $7 $11 $0 $0
SimCIty 3000 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting SimCIty 3000 [Prima] $5 $7 $0 $0
Sim City 4 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Sim City 4 [Prima] $8 $12 $0 $0
Sims 2 Castaway [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Sims 2 Castaway [Prima] $12 $18 $0 $0
Sims 3 [Prima Console Guide] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Sims 3 [Prima Console Guide] $7 $10 $0 $0
Singularity [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Singularity [BradyGames] $10 $15 $0 $0
Siren [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Siren [BradyGames] $52 $0 $0 $0
Skullmonkeys [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Skullmonkeys [BradyGames] $63 $94 $0 $0
Skylanders Giants [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Skylanders Giants [Bradygames] $8 $12 $0 $0
Skylanders Giants [Bradygames Glow In The Dark Cover] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Skylanders Giants [Bradygames Glow In The Dark Cover] $0 $0 $0 $0
Skylanders Spyro's Adventure [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Skylanders Spyro's Adventure [Bradygames] $9 $13 $0 $0
Skylanders SuperChargers Official Guide [Collector's Edition] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Skylanders SuperChargers Official Guide [Collector's Edition] $18 $27 $0 $0
Skylanders Superchargers [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Skylanders Superchargers [Prima] $8 $11 $0 $0
Skylanders Swap Force [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Skylanders Swap Force [Bradygames] $7 $12 $0 $0
Skylanders: Swap Force Collector's Edition Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Skylanders: Swap Force Collector's Edition Guide $14 $0 $0 $0
Skylanders Swap Force Master Eon's Official Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Skylanders Swap Force Master Eon's Official Guide $10 $15 $0 $0
Skylanders Trap Team [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Skylanders Trap Team [Bradygames] $10 $15 $0 $0
Skylanders Trap Team [Collector's Edition] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Skylanders Trap Team [Collector's Edition] $17 $0 $0 $0
SkylandersTrap Team Master Eon's Official Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting SkylandersTrap Team Master Eon's Official Guide $0 $0 $0 $0
Slave Zero [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Slave Zero [Prima] $0 $0 $0 $0
Slayers Royal 2 [Dragon Magazine Game Collection] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Slayers Royal 2 [Dragon Magazine Game Collection] $0 $0 $0 $0
Slayers Royal [Dragon Magazine Game Collection] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Slayers Royal [Dragon Magazine Game Collection] $0 $0 $0 $0
Sleeping Dogs [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Sleeping Dogs [Prima] $9 $14 $0 $0
Slime Rancher Slimepedia - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Slime Rancher Slimepedia $45 $0 $0 $0
Sly 2: Band of Thieves [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Sly 2: Band of Thieves [BradyGames] $17 $26 $0 $0
Sly Collection [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Sly Collection [BradyGames] $38 $0 $0 $0
Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus [Prima] $50 $92 $0 $0
Smuggler's Run 2: Hostile Territory [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Smuggler's Run 2: Hostile Territory [BradyGames] $15 $23 $0 $0
Smuggler's Run [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Smuggler's Run [Prima] $9 $13 $0 $0
SnoCross Championship Racing [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting SnoCross Championship Racing [Prima] $0 $0 $0 $0
SOCOM 3 US Navy Seals [Piggyback] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting SOCOM 3 US Navy Seals [Piggyback] $8 $0 $0 $0
SOCOM Combined Assault [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting SOCOM Combined Assault [BradyGames] $0 $14 $0 $0
SOCOM II US Navy Seals [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting SOCOM II US Navy Seals [BradyGames] $4 $10 $0 $0
SOCOM U.S. Navy Seals [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting SOCOM U.S. Navy Seals [Prima] $5 $6 $0 $0
Soldier Of Fortune [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Soldier Of Fortune [BradyGames] $14 $21 $0 $0
Sonic 3D Blast - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Sonic 3D Blast $0 $0 $0 $0
Sonic Advance 2 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Sonic Advance 2 [Prima] $16 $23 $0 $0
Sonic Adventure 2 Battle & Sonic Advance - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Sonic Adventure 2 Battle & Sonic Advance $20 $30 $0 $0
Sonic Adventure 2 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Sonic Adventure 2 [Prima] $61 $86 $0 $0
Sonic Adventure [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Sonic Adventure [BradyGames] $19 $0 $0 $0
Sonic Adventure DX [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Sonic Adventure DX [Prima] $15 $23 $0 $0
Sonic Adventure [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Sonic Adventure [Prima] $15 $0 $0 $0
Sonic and the Secret Rings [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Sonic and the Secret Rings [Prima] $10 $15 $0 $0
Sonic Chronicles The Dark Brotherhood [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Sonic Chronicles The Dark Brotherhood [Prima] $10 $11 $0 $0
Sonic Colors [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Sonic Colors [BradyGames] $12 $18 $0 $0
Sonic Generations [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Sonic Generations [BradyGames] $28 $43 $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.