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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]
329$ CIB
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Tenchu Wrath of Heaven [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Tenchu Wrath of Heaven [Bradygames] $17 $0 $0 $0
Terminator: Dawn of Fate [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Terminator: Dawn of Fate [Prima] $15 $23 $0 $0
Terminator Salvation [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Terminator Salvation [BradyGames] $0 $5 $0 $0
Test Drive Unlimited [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Test Drive Unlimited [Prima] $22 $26 $0 $0
The 3rd Birthday [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The 3rd Birthday [Bradygames] $28 $40 $0 $0
The 7th Guest The Official Strategy Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The 7th Guest The Official Strategy Guide $11 $0 $0 $0
The Art Of Bioshock Infinite - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Art Of Bioshock Infinite $0 $0 $0 $0
The Art Of Rise Of The Argonauts - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Art Of Rise Of The Argonauts $0 $0 $0 $0
The Art Of Soul Calibur II - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Art Of Soul Calibur II $12 $20 $0 $0
The Awesome Official Guide to Disney Club Penguin Expanded Edition - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Awesome Official Guide to Disney Club Penguin Expanded Edition $0 $0 $0 $0
The Bouncer [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Bouncer [BradyGames] $13 $19 $0 $0
The Bourne Conspiracy [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Bourne Conspiracy [BradyGames] $6 $9 $0 $0
The Club [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Club [BradyGames] $13 $19 $0 $0
The Conduit [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Conduit [BradyGames] $10 $15 $0 $0
The Daggerfall Chronicles - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Daggerfall Chronicles $58 $140 $0 $0
The Darkness [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Darkness [Bradygames] $10 $15 $0 $0
The Darkness II [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Darkness II [BradyGames] $10 $15 $0 $0
The Evil Within 2 [Prima Hardcover] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Evil Within 2 [Prima Hardcover] $31 $0 $0 $0
The Eyes of Bayonetta: Art Book & DVD - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Eyes of Bayonetta: Art Book & DVD $0 $0 $0 $0
The Fifth Element - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Fifth Element $21 $31 $0 $0
The Getaway: Black Monday [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Getaway: Black Monday [Prima] $10 $13 $0 $0
The Getaway [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Getaway [Prima] $11 $19 $0 $0
The Godfather II [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Godfather II [Prima] $20 $30 $0 $0
The Godfather [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Godfather [Prima] $10 $16 $0 $0
The Great Escape [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Great Escape [Prima] $15 $30 $0 $0
The Hero's Guides To The Elder Scrolls Online - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Hero's Guides To The Elder Scrolls Online $175 $300 $0 $0
The House Of The Dead 2 [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The House Of The Dead 2 [BradyGames] $30 $45 $0 $0
The House of the Dead 2 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The House of the Dead 2 [Prima] $13 $0 $0 $0
The Incredibles [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Incredibles [Prima] $9 $13 $0 $0
The Last Guardian [Future Press] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Last Guardian [Future Press] $65 $98 $0 $0
The Last of Us [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Last of Us [BradyGames] $18 $27 $0 $0
The Last of Us [Limited Edition BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Last of Us [Limited Edition BradyGames] $28 $0 $0 $0
The Last of Us Remastered [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Last of Us Remastered [BradyGames] $26 $40 $0 $0
The Last Remnant [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Last Remnant [Bradygames] $13 $14 $0 $0
The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia [Dark Horse] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia [Dark Horse] $0 $0 $0 $0
The Lion King Official Game Book - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Lion King Official Game Book $15 $23 $0 $0
The Lord of the Rings The Battle for Middle-Earth II [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Lord of the Rings The Battle for Middle-Earth II [Prima] $10 $24 $0 $0
The Magic Candle II Clue Book - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Magic Candle II Clue Book $0 $0 $0 $0
The Making of Black & White - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Making of Black & White $0 $0 $0 $0
The Mark of Kri [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Mark of Kri [Prima] $6 $0 $0 $0
The Misadventures of Tron Bonne [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Misadventures of Tron Bonne [Prima] $200 $0 $0 $0
The Mummy Returns [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Mummy Returns [BradyGames] $15 $23 $0 $0
The Next Tetris [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Next Tetris [Prima] $0 $0 $0 $0
The Official Guide to The Legend of Zelda [2nd Edition] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Official Guide to The Legend of Zelda [2nd Edition] $24 $33 $0 $0
The Official Guide to The Legend of Zelda [Nintendo Power Collector's Special] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Official Guide to The Legend of Zelda [Nintendo Power Collector's Special] $32 $48 $0 $0
The Official Obsidian Strategies and Secrets - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Official Obsidian Strategies and Secrets $0 $0 $0 $0
The Official Pokemon Handbook - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Official Pokemon Handbook $3 $5 $0 $0
The Official Pokemon Handbook [Deluxe Collector's Edition] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Official Pokemon Handbook [Deluxe Collector's Edition] $3 $10 $0 $0
The Operative No One Lives Forever [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Operative No One Lives Forever [Prima] $14 $20 $0 $0
The Orange Box [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Orange Box [Prima] $24 $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. 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.