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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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Croc 2 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Croc 2 [Prima] $17 $26 $0 $0
Croc Legend of the Gobbos [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Croc Legend of the Gobbos [Prima] $18 $26 $0 $0
Cross Edge - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Cross Edge $30 $45 $0 $0
Crusader No Regret [Origin/Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Crusader No Regret [Origin/Prima] $0 $0 $0 $0
Crusader No Remorse [Origin] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Crusader No Remorse [Origin] $12 $85 $0 $0
Crusader of Centy Hint Book - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Crusader of Centy Hint Book $284 $426 $0 $0
Crusaders of Might and Magic [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Crusaders of Might and Magic [Prima] $15 $15 $0 $0
Crysis 2 [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Crysis 2 [BradyGames] $6 $9 $0 $0
Crysis 3 [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Crysis 3 [BradyGames] $13 $19 $0 $0
Crysis [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Crysis [Prima] $11 $0 $0 $0
Cyberpunk 2077 [Piggyback] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Cyberpunk 2077 [Piggyback] $9 $0 $0 $0
Cyberpunk 2077 [Piggyback Hardcover] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Cyberpunk 2077 [Piggyback Hardcover] $12 $22 $0 $0
Daedalus Encounter - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Daedalus Encounter $10 $16 $0 $0
Daggerfall [Bethesada Softworks] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Daggerfall [Bethesada Softworks] $0 $0 $0 $0
Daggerfall [Pirma] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Daggerfall [Pirma] $0 $0 $0 $0
Daikatana [Paragon Publishing] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Daikatana [Paragon Publishing] $0 $0 $0 $0
Daikatana [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Daikatana [Prima] $12 $17 $0 $0
Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition - Official Guidebook [Raw Fury AB] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition - Official Guidebook [Raw Fury AB] $0 $0 $0 $0
Dante's Inferno [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Dante's Inferno [Prima] $8 $12 $0 $0
Dark Age of Camelot - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Dark Age of Camelot $11 $12 $0 $0
Dark Age Of Camelot Shrouded Isles [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Dark Age Of Camelot Shrouded Isles [Prima] $10 $15 $0 $0
Dark Cloud 2 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Dark Cloud 2 [Prima] $23 $27 $0 $0
Dark Cloud [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Dark Cloud [Prima] $20 $22 $0 $0
Dark Cloud [Prima Greatest Hits] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Dark Cloud [Prima Greatest Hits] $20 $20 $0 $0
Dark Messiah Might and Magic Elements [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Dark Messiah Might and Magic Elements [Prima] $9 $14 $0 $0
Dark Sector [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Dark Sector [BradyGames] $5 $7 $0 $0
Darksiders [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Darksiders [Bradygames] $10 $15 $0 $0
Darksiders III [Prima Hardcover] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Darksiders III [Prima Hardcover] $14 $0 $0 $0
Darksiders II [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Darksiders II [Prima] $18 $0 $0 $0
Dark Souls: Design Works - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Dark Souls: Design Works $60 $90 $0 $0
Dark Souls [FuturePress] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Dark Souls [FuturePress] $25 $0 $0 $0
Dark Souls II [Collector's Edition FuturePress] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Dark Souls II [Collector's Edition FuturePress] $27 $0 $0 $0
Dark Souls II: Design Works - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Dark Souls II: Design Works $40 $0 $0 $0
Dark Souls III: Design Works - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Dark Souls III: Design Works $0 $0 $0 $0
Dark Souls III [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Dark Souls III [Prima] $16 $23 $0 $0
Dark Souls III [Prima Collector's Edition] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Dark Souls III [Prima Collector's Edition] $27 $0 $0 $0
Dark Souls III [Prima Estus Flask Edition] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Dark Souls III [Prima Estus Flask Edition] $77 $0 $0 $0
Dark Souls Remastered [Collector's Edition FuturePress] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Dark Souls Remastered [Collector's Edition FuturePress] $64 $0 $0 $0
Dark Souls Trilogy Compendium [FuturePress 25th Anniversary] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Dark Souls Trilogy Compendium [FuturePress 25th Anniversary] $172 $0 $0 $0
Darkstalkers: Jedah's Damnation - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Darkstalkers: Jedah's Damnation $29 $49 $0 $0
Darkstalkers: Official Strategy Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Darkstalkers: Official Strategy Guide $37 $60 $0 $0
Darkstone [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Darkstone [Prima] $8 $12 $0 $0
Dark Void Flight Manual - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Dark Void Flight Manual $0 $0 $0 $0
Dark Void [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Dark Void [Prima] $0 $0 $0 $0
Darkwatch [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Darkwatch [Bradygames] $11 $11 $0 $0
Dawn of Mana [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Dawn of Mana [Bradygames] $14 $0 $0 $0
DC Universe Online [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting DC Universe Online [BradyGames] $4 $5 $0 $0
Dead Island [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Dead Island [BradyGames] $8 $13 $0 $0
Dead Island: Riptide [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Dead Island: Riptide [BradyGames] $9 $14 $0 $0
Dead or Alive 3 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Dead or Alive 3 [Prima] $9 $13 $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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