Strategy Guide Games Price Guide

Q: What are the most valuable Strategy Guide games?

The most valuable Strategy Guide games are: Lufia II Offical Player's Guide ($1304 CIB), How To Win at Nintendo ($1004 CIB), Earthbound Player's Guide ($764 CIB), Tecmo Secret of the Stars [Tecmo] ($435 CIB), Crusader of Centy Hint Book ($426 CIB)

Q: How much does a Strategy Guide game cost?

The most affordable Strategy Guide games start at: Adventure Of Link Ultimate Guide (from $1 loose), SSX On Tour [Prima] (from $2 loose), LEGO Batman The Videogame [Prima] (from $2 loose), Nintendogs Companion (from $2 loose), Madden 2005 [Prima] (from $2 loose)

Q: How many Strategy Guide games are there?

RetroCharting tracks 2,792 Strategy Guide games, with 1,000 having a known market price. Updated daily.

Q: How do I know if my Strategy Guide game is rare and valuable?

The rarity of a Strategy Guide game depends on its production run, condition (loose < CIB < sealed), collector demand, and regional edition. Check the game's detail page on RetroCharting for its real-time price.

Last update : Jun 27, 2026

Current values and prices for all Strategy Guide retro games

Min Price

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

1304$ CIB

How To Win at Nintendo

1004$ CIB

Earthbound Player's Guide

764$ CIB

Tecmo Secret of the Stars [Tecmo]

435$ CIB

Crusader of Centy Hint Book

426$ CIB

Zelda Hyrule Historia [Limited Edition]

379$ CIB

Fallout Survival Guide [BradyGames]

375$ CIB

Haunting Ground [Bradygames]

329$ CIB

Title ↑	Genre ↕	Loose ↕	CIB ↕	New ↕	Graded ↕
Super Mario Advance [Bradygames]	Magazine	$9	$14	$0	$0
Super Mario Advance [Prima]	Magazine	$12	$18	$0	$0
Super Mario Advance [Versus]	Platformer	$12	$20	$0	$0
Super Mario All-Stars Player's Guide	Magazine	$54	$74	$0	$164
Super Mario Bros. 2 - Secret Tricks Complete Collection	Strategy	$0	$0	$0	$0
Super Mario Bros. Deluxe [Prima]	Platformer	$35	$53	$0	$0
Super Mario Encyclopedia: The Official Guide to the First 30 Years	Other	$17	$0	$0	$0
Super Mario Galaxy 2 [Collector's Edition Prima]	Other	$28	$29	$0	$0
Super Mario Galaxy 2 [Prima]	Platformer	$12	$12	$0	$0
Super Mario Galaxy [Collector's Edition Prima]	Other	$20	$25	$0	$0
Super Mario Galaxy [Prima Premier Edition]	Action & Adventure	$9	$13	$0	$0
Super Mario Kart 64 Unauthorized [Prima]	Magazine	$0	$0	$0	$0
Super Mario Odyssey [Collector's Edition Prima]	Other	$22	$32	$0	$0
Super Mario Odyssey [Prima]	Magazine	$11	$20	$0	$0
Super Mario RPG [BradyGames]	Magazine	$24	$36	$0	$0
Super Mario RPG Player's Guide	Magazine	$50	$106	$0	$331
Super Mario Run [Carlton Books]	Magazine	$0	$0	$0	$0
Super Mario Sunshine [BradyGames]	Magazine	$16	$0	$0	$0
Super Mario Sunshine Player's Guide	Magazine	$17	$17	$0	$0
Super Mario Sunshine [Prima]	Magazine	$17	$25	$0	$32
Super Mario Sunshine [Versus]	Magazine	$11	$20	$0	$0
Super Mario World 2 Yoshi's Island Player's Guide	Magazine	$35	$0	$0	$0
Super Mario World Game Secrets	Magazine	$10	$15	$0	$0
Super Metroid [2up Guides]	Action & Adventure	$0	$0	$0	$0
Super Metroid Player's Guide	Magazine	$75	$95	$0	$0
Super Metroid [Prima]	Magazine	$18	$27	$0	$0
Super Monkey Ball 2 [Prima]	Magazine	$12	$18	$0	$0
Super NES Games Secrets	Other	$15	$22	$0	$0
Super NES Games Secrets Greatest Tips	Compilation	$23	$35	$0	$0
Super NES Games Secrets Vol. 1	Other	$12	$18	$0	$0
Super NES Games Unauthorized Power Tips Book	Compilation	$1	$1	$0	$0
Super NES Player's Guide	Magazine	$12	$35	$0	$0
Super NES Power Player's Guide [1995 Edition, Volume 1]	Other	$10	$15	$0	$0
Super Paper Mario Player's Guide	Magazine	$13	$18	$0	$0
Super Paper Mario [Prima]	Magazine	$13	$19	$0	$0
Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo [GameFan Books]	Magazine	$0	$0	$0	$0
Super Scribblenauts [Prima]	Magazine	$6	$8	$0	$0
Super Smash Bros [BradyGames]	Other	$21	$0	$0	$399
Super Smash Bros Brawl Premiere Edition [Pima]	Other	$0	$0	$0	$0
Super Smash Bros. Brawl [Prima]	Magazine	$11	$13	$0	$0
Super Smash Bros. Melee [BradyGames]	Fighting	$12	$19	$0	$0
Super Smash Bros Melee Player's Guide	Magazine	$12	$14	$0	$0
Super Smash Bros Melee [Prima]	Other	$15	$23	$0	$0
Super Smash Bros. [Prima]	Beat'em Up	$28	$43	$0	$0
Super Smash Bros Ultimate [Collector's Edition Prima]	Other	$22	$25	$0	$0
Super Smash Bros Ultimate [Prima]	Magazine	$15	$0	$0	$0
Super Star Wars Empire Strikes Back Official Game Secrets	Other	$19	$28	$0	$0
Super Star Wars Official Game Secrets	Action & Adventure	$21	$32	$0	$0
Super Strategies for Nintendo	Strategy	$12	$16	$0	$0
Super Strategies For Nintendo #2	Magazine	$1	$1	$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.