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Puyallup family seeks stolen Nintendo game collection valued up to $100,000

A Puyallup family is searching for a massive collection of Nintendo games stolen during a home break-in in Pierce County, Washington. The theft targeted a near-complete library of over 860 Nintendo Entertainment System cartridges. Sources disagree on the monetary value of the collection, with reports citing figures of $50,000 and up to $100,000. The owner, Roger Holler, spent nearly 40 years assembling the library, starting when his mother bought him an NES at age 11. The family describes the loss as game over.

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  • ✓ A family in Puyallup, Washington, had their Nintendo game collection stolen during a home break-in.
  • ✓ The stolen items include a near-complete library of more than 860 NES games.
  • ✓ Roger Holler spent nearly 40 years building the collection.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 8 independent reporting domains (80% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Details emerged regarding the collection size of over 860 games and the owner's 40-year history of collecting.

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  1. Puyallup family seeks recovery of stolen Nintendo collection

    A Puyallup family is searching for a massive collection of Nintendo games stolen during a home break-in in Pierce County, Washington. The theft targeted a near-complete library of over 860 Nintendo Entertainment System cartridges. Sources disagree on the monetary value of the collection, with reports citing figures of $50,000 and up to $100,000. The owner, Roger Holler, spent nearly 40 years assembling the library, starting when his mother bought him an NES at age 11. The family describes the loss as game over.

    Why it matters

    High-value retro gaming collections are frequent targets for theft due to the scarcity of original cartridges. This specific library represents decades of curation and significant sentimental value. The loss of a near-complete NES set is a major blow to the hobbyist community.

    What is confirmed

    • A family in Puyallup, Washington, had their Nintendo game collection stolen during a home break-in.
    • The stolen items include a near-complete library of more than 860 NES games.
    • Roger Holler spent nearly 40 years building the collection.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The stolen collection is valued at $100,000.
    • The stolen collection is valued at $50,000.

    What to watch next

    • Police reports identifying suspects in the Pierce County break-in
    • Recovery of the cartridges through gaming conventions or online marketplaces
    Sources used for this update (7)
    1. KING5.com — Puyallup family seeks stolen Nintendo game collection valued up to $100,000
    2. KTBS 3 — WA: FAMILY SEEKS STOLEN NINTENDO GAME COLLECTION
    3. Yahoo — Family says crook stole $50K Nintendo collection in Pierce County
    4. kyma.com — Family in Washington State searches for stolen Nintendo game collection
    5. local12.com — Family says its 'game over' after their entire Nintendo collection was stolen
    6. www.dexerto.com — Nintendo fan’s $100K game collection stolen after spending 40 years building it
    7. nintendowire.com — Near-complete 860+ NES game collection stolen, after nearly 40 years of collecting
    confidence 80%
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