Due to its scarcity and unusual history, Challenge of the Dragon for NES is a sought-after collector's item. Challenge of the Dragon was released in 1990 by Color Dreams, a business that manufactured unlicensed NES games. It did not get an official Nintendo mark of excellence and was not widely distributed. This makes locating a decent copy of the game difficult, increasing its value among collectors. While it is not as valuable as some other rare NES games, its distinctive status and scarcity make it a desirable addition to any NES game collection.