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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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Zelda Ocarina Of Time [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Zelda Ocarina Of Time [BradyGames] $25 $35 $0 $2 500
Zelda Ocarina Of Time [EB Games Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Zelda Ocarina Of Time [EB Games Prima] $44 $59 $0 $0
Zelda Ocarina of Time [GameStop Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Zelda Ocarina of Time [GameStop Prima] $35 $55 $0 $0
Zelda Ocarina of Time Guide [Japanese] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Zelda Ocarina of Time Guide [Japanese] $0 $0 $0 $0
Zelda: Ocarina of Time Perfect Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Zelda: Ocarina of Time Perfect Guide $38 $40 $0 $0
Zelda: Ocarina of Time Player's Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Zelda: Ocarina of Time Player's Guide $53 $72 $0 $303
Zelda Ocarina of Time [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Zelda Ocarina of Time [Prima] $38 $45 $0 $0
Zelda Oracle of Ages Guide [Japanese] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Zelda Oracle of Ages Guide [Japanese] $0 $0 $0 $0
Zelda: Oracle of Ages & Seasons [Versus Books] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Zelda: Oracle of Ages & Seasons [Versus Books] $30 $31 $0 $0
Zelda: Oracle of Seasons & Ages [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Zelda: Oracle of Seasons & Ages [BradyGames] $25 $37 $0 $0
Zelda Oracle of Seasons Guide [Japanese] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Zelda Oracle of Seasons Guide [Japanese] $0 $0 $0 $0
Zelda: Oracle of Seasons & Oracle of Ages Player's Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Zelda: Oracle of Seasons & Oracle of Ages Player's Guide $34 $45 $0 $0
Zelda: Oracle of Seasons & Oracle of Ages [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Zelda: Oracle of Seasons & Oracle of Ages [Prima] $34 $60 $0 $0
Zelda Phantom Hourglass [Collector's Edition Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Zelda Phantom Hourglass [Collector's Edition Prima] $19 $22 $0 $0
Zelda Phantom Hourglass Guide [Premiere Edition] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Zelda Phantom Hourglass Guide [Premiere Edition] $9 $10 $0 $0
Zelda Phantom Hourglass [Special Digest] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Zelda Phantom Hourglass [Special Digest] $10 $15 $0 $0
Zelda Skyward Sword [Collector's Edition Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Zelda Skyward Sword [Collector's Edition Prima] $31 $50 $0 $0
Zelda Skyward Sword [Premiere Edition Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Zelda Skyward Sword [Premiere Edition Prima] $18 $22 $0 $0
Zelda Skyward Sword [Revised Collector's Edition Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Zelda Skyward Sword [Revised Collector's Edition Prima] $0 $0 $0 $0
Zelda Spirit Tracks [Collector's Edition Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Zelda Spirit Tracks [Collector's Edition Prima] $25 $27 $0 $0
Zelda Spirit Tracks [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Zelda Spirit Tracks [Prima] $9 $14 $0 $0
Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom [Collector's Piggyback] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom [Collector's Piggyback] $12 $22 $0 $0
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom [Piggyback] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom [Piggyback] $15 $0 $0 $0
Zelda The Ancient Stone Tablets [Flashback Entertainment] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Zelda The Ancient Stone Tablets [Flashback Entertainment] $0 $0 $0 $0
Zelda: Tips & Tactics - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Zelda: Tips & Tactics $62 $149 $0 $0
Zelda Tri Force Heroes [Collector's Edition Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Zelda Tri Force Heroes [Collector's Edition Prima] $20 $0 $0 $0
Zelda Tri Force Heroes [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Zelda Tri Force Heroes [Prima] $15 $0 $0 $0
Zelda Twilight Princess [Collector's Edition Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Zelda Twilight Princess [Collector's Edition Prima] $27 $37 $0 $0
Zelda Twilight Princess HD [Collector's Edition Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Zelda Twilight Princess HD [Collector's Edition Prima] $46 $118 $0 $0
Zelda Twilight Princess HD [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Zelda Twilight Princess HD [Prima] $25 $27 $0 $0
Zelda: Twilight Princess Player's Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Zelda: Twilight Princess Player's Guide $10 $15 $0 $0
Zelda: Twilight Princess [Premiere Edition] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Zelda: Twilight Princess [Premiere Edition] $20 $30 $0 $0
Zelda Twilight Princess [Revised Collector's Edition Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Zelda Twilight Princess [Revised Collector's Edition Prima] $74 $110 $0 $0
Zelda Wind Waker [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Zelda Wind Waker [BradyGames] $23 $31 $0 $0
Zelda Wind Waker HD [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Zelda Wind Waker HD [Prima] $30 $37 $0 $0
Zelda Wind Waker HD [Prima Collector's Edition] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Zelda Wind Waker HD [Prima Collector's Edition] $75 $100 $0 $0
Zelda: Wind Waker Player's Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Zelda: Wind Waker Player's Guide $25 $51 $0 $199
Zelda Wind Waker [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Zelda Wind Waker [Prima] $16 $26 $0 $0
Zombie Revenge [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Zombie Revenge [Prima] $21 $32 $0 $0
ZombiU [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting ZombiU [Prima] $8 $12 $0 $0
Zone of the Enders [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Zone of the Enders [BradyGames] $9 $14 $0 $0
Zone of the Enders The 2nd Runner [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Zone of the Enders The 2nd Runner [Bradygames] $13 $0 $0 $0
Zork Nemesis [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Zork Nemesis [BradyGames] $0 $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.