Game Boy Color
458Games
1998-2002YearsRelease Years
Rarity Distribution
13%
Common
(R1–R3)
13%
Common
(R1–R3)
44%
Uncommon
(R4–R5)
44%
Uncommon
(R4–R5)
28%
Rare
(R6–R7)
28%
Rare
(R6–R7)
14%
Epic+
(R8–R10)
14%
Epic+
(R8–R10)
Rarity by Release Year
R1
R2
R3
R4
R5
R6
R7
R8
R9
R10
Games
1
5
10
20+
19981999200020012002
Rarity is increasing
Games from 2001–2002 are 1.9× more likely to be R7+ than 1998–1999.
2001
marks the turning point where higher-rarity games became more common.
Fun Factor vs Rarity
Fun Factor
0255075100
High Fun
Common Games
Common Games
Low Fun
Common Games
Common Games
Low Fun
High Rarity
High Rarity
★ Sweet Spot
High Fun · High Rarity
High Fun · High Rarity
R1 (Common)R3R5R7R9 (Epic)
3%
High Fun (61+)
& Common (R1–R2)
& Common (R1–R2)
3%
High Fun (61+)
& Common (R1–R2)
& Common (R1–R2)
0%
Low Fun (40−)
& Common (R1–R2)
& Common (R1–R2)
0%
Low Fun (40−)
& Common (R1–R2)
& Common (R1–R2)
6%
Low Fun (40−)
& Rare (R6–R9)
& Rare (R6–R9)
6%
Low Fun (40−)
& Rare (R6–R9)
& Rare (R6–R9)
13%
High Fun (61+)
& Rare (R6–R9)
& Rare (R6–R9)
13%
High Fun (61+)
& Rare (R6–R9)
& Rare (R6–R9)
Set Value Over Time
$30K
$20K
$10K
$0
Apr 21
May 4
May 18
Jun 1
Jun 15
Jun 28
Jul 12
Jul 26
Aug 9
Aug 23
Today
$9.59K
Loose Set Value
$23.00K
CIB Set Value
Price Distribution
$26.48Average Loose
Price
Price
Price RangeGames
Under $10194 (43%)
$10 - $50213 (47%)
$50 - $10028 (6%)
$100 - $50012 (3%)
$500+3 (1%)
Fun Factor Distribution
91–100
6
81–90
28
71–80
32
61–70
64
51–60
124
41–50
121
31–40
24
21–30
23
11–20
16
1–10
8
03875113150
150
120
90
60
30
0
8
16
23
24
121
124
64
32
28
6
1–1011–2021–3031–4041–5051–6061–7071–8081–9091–100
53
Avg scoreAverage score
64
Median score
8%
Rated 80+
Collector's Report
Key insights about the Game Boy ColorValue Concentration
The top 10 games hold 31% of Game Boy Color's total value. A small group of titles carries most of the worth.
See the top games →Late Era Gold
Games released after 2001 are 1.9× more likely to reach R7+ rarity than early Game Boy Color titles.
View recent rares →Hidden Gems
1 game combines a Fun Factor above 85 with R8+ rarity. A standout long-term collector pick.
View these games →The CIB Premium
A loose copy averages $26.48, and going complete costs 233% more. Completing every game instead of collecting loose adds $13,405 across the platform.
Browse the library →The Sweet Spot
59 games hit the sweet spot of high Fun Factor and above-average rarity. Your best picks for fun and long-term value.
Explore sweet spot →All values are estimates based on recent market data.