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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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BlackSite Area 51 [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting BlackSite Area 51 [Bradygames] $9 $13 $0 $0
Blackthorne [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Blackthorne [Prima] $0 $0 $0 $0
Black & White 2 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Black & White 2 [Prima] $9 $14 $0 $0
Black & White [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Black & White [Prima] $8 $10 $0 $0
Blade Dancer Lineage of Light [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Blade Dancer Lineage of Light [Prima] $10 $38 $0 $0
Blade II [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Blade II [BradyGames] $11 $16 $0 $0
Blast Corps - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Blast Corps $20 $0 $0 $0
Blasto [Dimension] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Blasto [Dimension] $25 $37 $0 $0
Blinx: The Time Sweeper [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Blinx: The Time Sweeper [Prima] $14 $20 $0 $0
Blockbuster Secret Codes 2000 - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Blockbuster Secret Codes 2000 $22 $33 $0 $0
Blockbuster Secret Codes 98 - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Blockbuster Secret Codes 98 $15 $22 $0 $0
Bloodborne [Collector's Edition] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Bloodborne [Collector's Edition] $40 $0 $0 $0
Bloodborne Complete Guide [25th Anniversary Edition] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Bloodborne Complete Guide [25th Anniversary Edition] $50 $0 $0 $0
Bloodborne Official Artworks - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Bloodborne Official Artworks $62 $0 $0 $0
Bloodborne The Old Hunters - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Bloodborne The Old Hunters $80 $0 $0 $0
Blood Omen 2 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Blood Omen 2 [Prima] $25 $38 $0 $0
Blood Omen Legacy of Kain [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Blood Omen Legacy of Kain [Prima] $62 $121 $0 $0
Bloodrayne 2 [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Bloodrayne 2 [BradyGames] $16 $20 $0 $0
Bloodrayne [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Bloodrayne [Prima] $15 $0 $0 $0
Blood Stone 007 [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Blood Stone 007 [BradyGames] $0 $0 $0 $0
Blood Wake [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Blood Wake [Prima] $9 $14 $0 $0
Blue Dragon Plus [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Blue Dragon Plus [BradyGames] $20 $30 $0 $0
Blue Dragon [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Blue Dragon [Prima] $15 $24 $0 $0
Blue Stinger [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Blue Stinger [BradyGames] $20 $31 $0 $0
Blue Wing Blitz: Freedom Fighter's Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Blue Wing Blitz: Freedom Fighter's Guide $0 $0 $0 $0
Body Harvest [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Body Harvest [Prima] $36 $40 $0 $0
Bomberman 64 [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Bomberman 64 [BradyGames] $11 $17 $0 $0
Bomberman 64 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Bomberman 64 [Prima] $20 $30 $0 $0
Bomberman World [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Bomberman World [Prima] $15 $22 $0 $0
Boogerman Official Game Secrets [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Boogerman Official Game Secrets [Prima] $23 $34 $0 $0
Brain Lord - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Brain Lord $28 $60 $0 $0
Brave Fencer Musashi [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Brave Fencer Musashi [BradyGames] $26 $41 $0 $0
Bravely Default II Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Bravely Default II Guide $0 $0 $0 $0
Breakdown [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Breakdown [BradyGames] $7 $11 $0 $0
Breath of Fire Dragon Quarter [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Breath of Fire Dragon Quarter [BradyGames] $25 $40 $0 $0
Breath of Fire II: Authorized Game Secrets - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Breath of Fire II: Authorized Game Secrets $47 $58 $0 $0
Breath of Fire III [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Breath of Fire III [Prima] $25 $35 $0 $0
Breath of Fire IV [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Breath of Fire IV [Prima] $44 $47 $0 $0
Breath of Fire [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Breath of Fire [Prima] $39 $59 $0 $0
Brigandine [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Brigandine [Prima] $65 $111 $0 $0
BRINK [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting BRINK [Prima] $0 $0 $0 $0
Brothers In Arms Earned In Blood [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Brothers In Arms Earned In Blood [Prima] $7 $11 $0 $0
Brothers in Arms Road to Hill 30 [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Brothers in Arms Road to Hill 30 [BradyGames] $7 $11 $0 $0
Brutal Legend [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Brutal Legend [Prima] $6 $8 $0 $0
Brute Force [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Brute Force [Prima] $7 $9 $0 $0
Bubsy [Compute] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Bubsy [Compute] $0 $0 $0 $0
Bubsy I & II [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Bubsy I & II [BradyGames] $60 $90 $0 $0
Buck Bumble [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Buck Bumble [Prima] $40 $59 $0 $0
Bugs Bunny Lost In Time [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Bugs Bunny Lost In Time [Prima] $57 $86 $0 $0
Bujingai: The Forsaken City [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Bujingai: The Forsaken City [Prima] $8 $12 $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.

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