Mr. Driller Ace
Game Boy Advance · 2002
About this game
Driller Ace: Fushigi na Pacteria is a Game Boy Advance game in the Mr.
Driller series, only released in Japan.
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In classic mode, the player must dig down stages by destroying colored formations. when a formation is destroyed, any formations above it will fall down.
This will crush the player, so they must move to avoid falling formations.
If a formation falls onto another formation of the same color, the two will merge, making a bigger piece.
Some blocks can't be broken, forcing the player to work around them.
The player's air supply also runs out over time, so the level must be completed before it is completely depleted.
Extra oxygen tanks can be collected.
In the new mode, some changes are made to gameplay.
In this mode, the air supply is depleted by 1% when the player destroys a block formation.
If the player is crushed, 20% is lost.
Items called Dristones can also be found.
The effects of Dristones vary.
They can change the blocks' colors, destroy them, are refill the player's air supply.
There are also new creatured called Pacteria, which are like virtual pets.
Items found in the underground can be given to the Pacteria so they can change color and form.
There is also a race game, where the player chooses a driller and races the others to the bottom of the course.
About Game Boy Advance
Nintendo's Game Boy Advance (2001) offered near-SNES-level graphics in a handheld and became a home for excellent ports as well as original titles across nearly every genre. GBA cartridges are generally durable and plentiful, making it an approachable platform for new collectors, though a few late-release RPGs and limited exclusives have become genuine chase items.
Gamevaro tracks Mr. Driller Ace for Game Boy Advance with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Market values by condition
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-07 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €38.93 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Mr. Driller Ace, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Game Boy Advance titles.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Mr. Driller Ace worth?
Mr. Driller Ace for Game Boy Advance is currently worth €38.93 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Mr. Driller Ace rare?
Mr. Driller Ace has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Game Boy Advance titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Mr. Driller Ace?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
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