A Nintendo fan in Puyallup, Washington, had more than 860 Nintendo Entertainment System games stolen after spending nearly 40 years building the library. The collection, which was valued between $50,000 and $100,000, sat just three games short of completion when thieves targeted the home.
The Burglary and Aftermath
Roger Holler began collecting NES titles as a child after his mother purchased his first system when he was 11 years old. Over four decades, he expanded the collection by visiting retail stores and attending gaming conventions.
Holler and his family were away from home in August when the break-in occurred. Returning on a Sunday evening, they discovered that the shelves holding the entire library had been completely emptied.
Impact Beyond Monetary Value
The collection carried deep personal significance for the family. Alongside the console originally gifted by his mother, Holler shared the hobby with his son, Chris Sterling, and intended to pass the games down to his grandchildren to help fund their college educations.
The family reported the burglary to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office and is currently working alongside their home insurance provider. Local authorities are investigating the incident.