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The gameplay structure consists of the player progressing through a series of short minigames. The game features a total of 96 different dishes. Each minigame represents a different activity in the meal preparation, such as mixing, frying, or chopping the provided ingredients. The minigame mechanics themselves range from quickly drawing parallel lines in order to chop items, to a rhythm game where ingredients are added to a skillet or the heat is adjusted at precisely the right time. In many cases, players must look at the top screen of the DS for guidance on what to do next and then perform the task on the bottom screen. If the player makes a serious blunder or time expires without sufficient progress being made, that step in the cooking process is considered a failure. When this happens, a graphic of an angry "Mama" with flames erupting from her eyes is displayed, along with the caption "Don't worry, Mama will fix it!".
Cooking Mama DS price & price history
The average CIB price for Cooking Mama (DS) was $19.48 30 days ago and is $20.95 now — up $1.47. Real-market prices from eBay sold listings, updated daily — see the full price chart above.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is Cooking Mama (DS) worth?
- Cooking Mama for DS is worth $20.95 on average for a complete-in-box (CIB) copy, based on recent eBay sold listings.
- Is Cooking Mama going up or down in price?
- The price is trending up — it was $19.48 30 days ago and is $20.95 now, a $1.47 increase.
- How does the 100 Coins price compare to PriceCharting?
- PriceCharting publishes one price per condition for Cooking Mama on Nintendo DS. 100 Coins computes its own average from the individual eBay sold listings it tracks for this exact edition, weighted so recent sales count for more — which is why the two differ. Both numbers are shown on every condition card above.
- Where does 100 Coins get its price data?
- All prices on 100 Coins come from real eBay sold listings — actual completed transactions, not asking prices or estimates. Prices are updated daily.
| Source | Date | Price | Completeness | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eBay | 2026-08-31 | $20.00 | CIB | Cooking Mama (Nintendo DS, 2006) – CIB Complete in Box – Tested Working | |
| eBay | 2026-08-31 | $39.99 | CIB | Cooking Mama (Nintendo DS) [CIB] Tested Working | |
| eBay | 2026-08-31 | $15.00 | Game Only | Majesco Cooking Mama (Nintendo DS) NTSC-U/C (US/Canada) E-Everyone Cart Only | |
| eBay | 2026-08-31 | $8.99 | Game Only | Cooking Mama (Nintendo DS, 2006) - US Version - Loose Cartridge Only | |
| eBay | 2026-08-30 | $23.74 | CIB | Cooking Mama (Nintendo DS, 2006) Authentic CIB Complete Tested Working | |
| eBay | 2026-08-26 | $15.00 | Game Only | Nintendo DS Cooking Mama Majesco NTSC-U/C 2006 E Simulation Cooking Cart Only | |
| eBay | 2026-08-17 | $27.95 | CIB | Cooking Mama - Nintendo DS complete | |
| eBay | 2026-08-16 | $39.99 | Sealed | Cooking Mama Nintendo DS Brand New Sealed | |
| eBay | 2026-08-16 | $13.99 | Game Only | Cooking Mama Nintendo DS Game Only -Fully Tested - Super Clean | |
| eBay | 2026-08-15 | $13.20 | CIB | Cooking Mama Nintendo DS Game Complete CIB Authentic |
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