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), Madden 2005 [Prima] (from $2 loose), Nintendogs Companion (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 ↕
True Crime Streets of LA [BradyGames]	Action & Adventure	$8	$11	$0	$0
Tunic Hardcover Instruction Book	Action & Adventure	$0	$0	$0	$0
TurboGrafx-16 and TurboExpress Secrets Volume 1	Strategy	$30	$45	$0	$0
TurboGrafx-16 And TurboExpress Secrets Volume 2	Magazine	$70	$105	$0	$0
Turok [2008 BradyGames]	FPS	$6	$9	$0	$0
Turok 2 [BradyGames]	FPS	$10	$15	$0	$0
Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion Guide [Acclaim]	Magazine	$23	$34	$0	$0
Turok Dinosaur Hunter [BradyGames]	Magazine	$11	$16	$0	$0
Turok: Dinosaur Hunter [GameFans]	Other	$21	$31	$0	$0
Turok Dinosaur Hunter Official Game Secrets	Other	$20	$30	$0	$0
Turok Evolution [Prima]	Magazine	$13	$20	$0	$0
Turok Rage Wars [Acclaim]	Magazine	$11	$16	$0	$0
Twilight Princess [Shogakukan]	Other	$19	$29	$0	$0
Twisted Metal 3 [Prima]	Action & Adventure	$21	$100	$0	$0
Twisted Metal 4 [Prima]	Action & Adventure	$32	$59	$0	$0
Twisted Metal Black [Prima]	Shoot'em Up	$16	$23	$0	$0
UFC 2009 Undisputed [BradyGames]	Strategy	$5	$0	$0	$0
UFC Tapout [BradyGames]	Fighting	$0	$0	$0	$0
UFC Undisputed 2010 [BradyGames]	Fighting	$4	$6	$0	$0
Ultima Exodus Hint Book	RPG	$25	$37	$0	$0
Ultima Online: Lord Blackthorn's Revenge [Prima]	Magazine	$20	$30	$0	$0
Ultima Online [Prima]	RPG	$4	$7	$0	$0
Ultimate Code Book 2000 Edition [Toys R Us]	Magazine	$0	$0	$0	$0
Ultimate Code Book: Play. Cheat. Win	Magazine	$4	$6	$0	$0
Ultimate Code Book [Prima]	Magazine	$9	$14	$0	$0
Ultimate Code Book [Toys R Us]	Magazine	$13	$19	$0	$0
Ultimate Marvel VS. Capcom 3 [Bradygames]	RPG	$11	$17	$0	$0
Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 Arcade Secrets [BradyGames]	Fighting	$30	$45	$0	$0
Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 Official Arcade Secrets [Prima]	Magazine	$22	$33	$0	$0
Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 Official Fighter's Kompanion	Magazine	$20	$30	$0	$0
Ultimate Spiderman [Bradygames]	Action & Adventure	$10	$15	$0	$0
Ultimate Unauthorized Nintendo! Game Strategies	Other	$13	$19	$0	$0
Ultimate Unauthorized Nintendo! Game Strategies Vol 2	Strategy	$14	$22	$0	$0
Ultimate Unauthorized Nintendo Super NES Game Strategies, '94 Edition	Compilation	$0	$0	$0	$0
Ultimate Unofficial Nintendo 64 Strategy Guide Volume 2	Educational	$0	$0	$0	$0
Ultimate Unofficial Nintendo 64 Strategy Guide Volume 3	Educational	$37	$56	$0	$0
Ultima Underworld Clue Book : Mysteries Of The Abyss	RPG	$40	$60	$0	$0
Ultima Underworld II Clue Book : Gems Of Enlightenment	RPG	$0	$33	$0	$0
Ultra Street Fighter IV Official Bible [BradyGames]	Fighting	$18	$27	$0	$0
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves [BradyGames]	Magazine	$14	$20	$0	$0
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception [Piggyback Collector's Edition]	Action & Adventure	$0	$0	$0	$0
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception [Prima]	Magazine	$11	$0	$0	$0
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End [Prima]	Magazine	$19	$0	$0	$0
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End [Prima Collector's Edition]	Arcade	$15	$23	$0	$0
Uncharted: Drake's Fortune [BradyGames]	Magazine	$25	$26	$0	$0
Uninvited Hint Book [Seika]	Magazine	$0	$0	$0	$0
Universe At War [Bradygames]	Strategy	$0	$2	$0	$0
Unlimited SaGa [BradyGames]	Magazine	$5	$8	$0	$0
Unofficial Pokemon Trainer's Guide	RPG	$15	$20	$0	$0
Unofficial Pokemon Trainer's Guide Gold & Silver	Magazine	$22	$33	$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.