Franklin: A Birthday Surprise
Nintendo GameCube · 2006
About this game
Franklin wants to give his best friend, Bear, a surprise birthday party.
Franklin is very busy getting ready for the party.
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He has to prepare the food, send out invitations, get the decorations and do some errands.
He also has to get Bear to the party without giving away the secret.
Franklin has to progress through 10 different levels to get ready for the party, solving problems and avoiding obstacles.
Franklin finds it difficult to concentrate in his errands as his friends wants to play hide-and-seek.
About Nintendo GameCube
Nintendo's GameCube (2001) used a compact optical disc format and was the company's first console with online capability, though it never matched the PS2's commercial success. GameCube discs are comparatively durable, making complete-in-box collecting approachable, while a handful of Japan-only and limited-release titles (some tied to promotions) are the platform's genuine chase items.
Gamevaro tracks Franklin: A Birthday Surprise for Nintendo GameCube with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €43.91 |
| 2026-08-10 | Graded New | PAL | €135.41 |
| 2026-08-10 | Box Only | PAL | €17.56 |
| 2026-08-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €10.98 |
| 2026-08-10 | Sealed / New | PAL | €123.10 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €44.31 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €136.66 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €11.08 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | PAL | €124.23 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €17.73 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €44.29 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €11.07 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €136.60 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €17.72 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | PAL | €124.18 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €8.11 |
| 2026-06-18 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €32.44 |
| 2026-06-18 | Sealed / New | PAL | €90.56 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €99.62 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €12.97 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | PAL | €99.62 |
| 2026-06-17 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €32.44 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | PAL | €8.11 |
| 2026-06-17 | Sealed / New | PAL | €90.56 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | PAL | €12.97 |
| 2026-06-15 | Manual Only | PAL | €8.13 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | PAL | €99.85 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | PAL | €13.00 |
| 2026-06-15 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €32.51 |
| 2026-06-15 | Sealed / New | PAL | €90.78 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Franklin: A Birthday Surprise, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo GameCube titles.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Franklin: A Birthday Surprise worth?
Franklin: A Birthday Surprise for Nintendo GameCube is currently worth €24.85 loose, €43.91 complete in box, and €123.10 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Franklin: A Birthday Surprise rare?
Franklin: A Birthday Surprise has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo GameCube titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Franklin: A Birthday Surprise?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Franklin: A Birthday Surprise, loose is €24.85 and CIB is €43.91 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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