Jewel Master
Jewel Master — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is Jewel Master on?
- Jewel Master was released on Sega Mega Drive/Genesis.
- When did Jewel Master release?
- Jewel Master was first released on August 29, 1991.
About Jewel Master
An army of demons terrorizes the land. Bone-hurling skeletons wait to torture your mere flesh and blood. Mythgard's only salvation rests in the hands of the JEWEL MASTER. Capture the rings of Earth, Wind, Fire and Water. Each ring holds an elemental magic. Combine the rings to attain many mystical weapons. But choose carefully - only certain combinations can protect you. Battle an onrush of Sandworms, Moth-Bats, and Subterranean Ogres. Face the fiery heat of the Red Phoenix. Fight Ghouls, Dragons, and giant Scorpions. Force them to taste the fire of the Jewels!
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Developer
- Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
- Publisher
- Sega of America
- Game modes
- Single player
- Themes
- Action, Fantasy
Details via IGDB.
Every version compared
Prices, contemporary reception and the studio credited for each release
| Platform | Year | Loose | Complete | Sealed | Period reviews | Fake risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sega Genesis | 1991 | $17 | $45 | $109 | 3 reviews | Low |
Also released on: Sega Mega Drive/Genesis. We haven’t priced or authenticated that version yet.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega Genesis · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-29
Other releases and variants
| Release | Loose | Complete | Sealed |
|---|---|---|---|
| European (PAL) release | $17 | $66 | — |
| Japanese release | $23 | $59 | — |
How often it sells
- Loose: about once a week
- Complete: about once a week
- Sealed: about 2 times a year
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-10-29.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $1.00 in Jul 2008, $17.26 five years ago, and $17.47 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | $1.00 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $1.00 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $2.30 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $2.48 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $1.35 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $4.99 | $8.95 |
| Jan 2015 | $4.68 | $12.99 |
| Jan 2016 | $5.49 | $14.25 |
| Jan 2017 | $12.43 | $26 |
| Jan 2018 | $13.04 | $25 |
| Jan 2019 | $11.73 | $25 |
| Jan 2020 | $13.27 | $27 |
| Jan 2021 | $12.28 | $42 |
| Jan 2022 | $18.31 | $42 |
| Jan 2023 | $16.88 | $50 |
| Jan 2024 | $18.86 | $35 |
| Jan 2025 | $14.05 | $41 |
| Jan 2026 | $13.10 | $35 |
| Oct 2026 | $17.47 | $45 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Product number | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| North America | 1991 | — | 010086010251 |
| Europe / PAL | 21 November 1991 | — | 4974365610258 |
| Japan | 30 August 1991 | G-4047 | 4974365540470 |
- Region
- NA+EU+JP
- Released
- 1991
- Authenticity
- Low
A standard Genesis platformer with an elemental-ring twist that MegaTech found short on staying power.
Sega developed and published Jewel Master. You play a mage who casts spells with elemental rings across five side-scrolling levels. It reached Japan on 30 August 1991, North America in 1991 and Europe on 21 November 1991.
MegaTech called it a fairly standard platformer with a few original features, with neither the challenge nor the addictiveness to hold you for more than a few sessions.
How it was made
It began as Blade of the Great Elements, a game by Amusement for the Japanese X68000 computer. After complicated circumstances the project moved to the Genesis and became Jewel Master.
What the press said at the time
| Mean Machines Games Guide | May 1992 | OVERALL 55% |
| Mean Machines Sega Issue 3 | December 1992 | 55% |
| IGN | 6/10 |
“Jewel Master has several things going for it; the bosses are unique, the ring combinations make you think, and there is plenty of action.”
“A fairly standard platform game which despite a few original features has neJtner the challenge or addiction to keep you entertained for more than a few sessions.”
“A fairly standard platform game which despite a few original features has neither the challenge or addic tion to keep you entertained for more than a few sessions.”
“Insanely easy and not very exciting. … Not really a jewel. More of a matching decanter set.”
Undated scores are from the review table in the game's Wikipedia article, limited to reviews of the Genesis version.
Before you buy
Among US carts this sits above the median. The European loose cart usually costs about the same as the US one, while a complete European copy usually costs more. The Japanese Mega Drive cart usually costs somewhat more than the US one and has a different cartridge shape. A complete US copy means the case, cartridge and manual.
Jewel Master screenshots
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