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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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The Order 1886 [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Order 1886 [Bradygames] $12 $18 $0 $0
The Punisher [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Punisher [Prima] $22 $25 $0 $0
The Scorpion King Rise of the Akkadian [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Scorpion King Rise of the Akkadian [Prima] $26 $39 $0 $0
The Sims 2: 7 Strategy Guides [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Sims 2: 7 Strategy Guides [Prima] $25 $33 $0 $0
The Sims 2: Open for Business [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Sims 2: Open for Business [Prima] $8 $10 $0 $0
The Sims 2: Pets [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Sims 2: Pets [Prima] $7 $10 $0 $0
The Sims 2 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Sims 2 [Prima] $10 $15 $0 $0
The Sims: 5 Complete Strategy Guides [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Sims: 5 Complete Strategy Guides [Prima] $13 $19 $0 $0
The Sims: Bustin' Out [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Sims: Bustin' Out [Prima] $7 $11 $0 $0
The Sims: Livin Large, Expansion Pack [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Sims: Livin Large, Expansion Pack [Prima] $0 $0 $0 $0
The Sims [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Sims [Prima] $9 $9 $0 $0
The Suffering [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Suffering [BradyGames] $16 $20 $0 $0
The Suffering: Ties That Bind [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Suffering: Ties That Bind [BradyGames] $14 $25 $0 $0
The Thing [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Thing [Prima] $19 $35 $0 $0
The Ultimate Code Book: Book Of Secrets - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Ultimate Code Book: Book Of Secrets $0 $0 $0 $0
The Ultimate Code Book: Cheating Made Easy - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Ultimate Code Book: Cheating Made Easy $0 $0 $0 $0
The Ultimate Gamers Codebook - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Ultimate Gamers Codebook $0 $0 $0 $0
The Ultimate Guide to Minecraft Vol 8 [Gamesradar] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Ultimate Guide to Minecraft Vol 8 [Gamesradar] $0 $0 $0 $0
The Ultimate Guide To Tomb Raider II - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Ultimate Guide To Tomb Raider II $14 $21 $0 $0
The Unauthorized Halo 2 Battle Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Unauthorized Halo 2 Battle Guide $10 $15 $0 $0
The Unholy War [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Unholy War [Prima] $14 $20 $0 $0
The Warriors [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Warriors [BradyGames] $19 $22 $0 $0
The Winner's Guide To Nintendo - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting The Winner's Guide To Nintendo $15 $22 $0 $0
Thief: Deadly Shadows [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Thief: Deadly Shadows [Prima] $10 $13 $0 $0
Thief Gold [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Thief Gold [Prima] $35 $52 $0 $0
Thief [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Thief [Prima] $38 $56 $0 $0
Thousand Arms Guide [Acclaim] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Thousand Arms Guide [Acclaim] $78 $100 $0 $0
Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Oogie's Revenge / The Pumpkin King [Bradygames} - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Oogie's Revenge / The Pumpkin King [Bradygames} $0 $0 $0 $0
Timeshift [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Timeshift [Prima] $12 $18 $0 $0
Timesplitters 2 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Timesplitters 2 [Prima] $12 $18 $0 $0
Timesplitters: Future Perfect [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Timesplitters: Future Perfect [Prima] $29 $0 $0 $0
Timesplitters [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Timesplitters [Prima] $10 $15 $0 $0
Tips & Tricks Pokemon Report - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Tips & Tricks Pokemon Report $0 $0 $0 $0
Tips, Tricks, & Strategies: Bayonetta Complete Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Tips, Tricks, & Strategies: Bayonetta Complete Guide $0 $0 $0 $0
Titanfall 2 Collectors Edition [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Titanfall 2 Collectors Edition [Prima] $14 $0 $0 $0
Titanfall 2 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Titanfall 2 [Prima] $10 $16 $0 $0
Titanfall [Limited Edition Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Titanfall [Limited Edition Prima] $13 $19 $0 $0
Titanfall [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Titanfall [Prima] $10 $14 $0 $0
Titan Quest [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Titan Quest [Bradygames] $13 $19 $0 $0
Tobal No. 1 - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Tobal No. 1 $38 $56 $0 $0
Tomba 2 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Tomba 2 [Prima] $64 $97 $0 $0
Tomb Raider [2013 BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Tomb Raider [2013 BradyGames] $15 $0 $0 $0
Tomb Raider [2013 BradyGames Hardcover] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Tomb Raider [2013 BradyGames Hardcover] $14 $0 $0 $0
Tomb Raider Anniversary [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Tomb Raider Anniversary [Prima] $12 $16 $0 $0
Tomb Raider Chronicles [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Tomb Raider Chronicles [Prima] $15 $23 $0 $0
Tomb Raider Chronicles [Prima Hollywood Video] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Tomb Raider Chronicles [Prima Hollywood Video] $115 $180 $0 $0
Tomb Raider Collector's Edition [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Tomb Raider Collector's Edition [Prima] $23 $0 $0 $0
Tomb Raider Game Secrets [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Tomb Raider Game Secrets [Prima] $12 $18 $0 $0
Tomb Raider I and II [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Tomb Raider I and II [Prima] $28 $42 $0 $0
Tomb Raider II [Dimension] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Tomb Raider II [Dimension] $6 $9 $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.