84

Players pilot powerful mining mechs into an abandoned underground mine left behind by a forgotten corporation, searching for valuable minerals and resources. As they descend deeper, limited fuel and tight decisions force players to carefully plan their actions, collect cards to unlock new abilities, and upgrade their mech's drilling power.

84

The Verdict

based on 8 reviews

Positive 0%
Engaging deck-building mechanics
Tense fuel and resource management
Satisfying mech upgrade progression
Charming underground exploration theme
Familiar gameplay loops lacking innovation
Subpar component quality in places
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Bower's Game Corner, Rob BowerVideo

The reviewer shares positive first impressions of Czech Games Edition's new release, highlighting its engaging mechanical blend of resource management and deck-building.

95
StatedThis reviewer gave their own score. We only converted it to our 0–100 scale.
GamingTrendArticle

Drillers is probably my favorite deckbuilder-as-a-eurogame outside of the original Dune Imperium. Just come into it accepting that there's a fair amount of luck involved.

90
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Wargamer, Mollie RussellArticle

Drillers is a delightful mid-weight deck-builder that doesn't re-invent the wheel, but feels fantastic nonetheless. An airtight design is backed up by a theme that's bonkers in all the right ways.

90
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Hungry Gamer, Hungry GamerVideo

The reviewer examines Drillers, a deck-building board game where players operate mining mechs deep underground. They highlight the engaging card mechanics and resource management involved in pushing your luck beneath the surface.

85
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Game Boy Geek, Game Boy GeekVideo

The reviewer evaluates the mechanics and flow of Drillers, comparing its strategic deck-building and mining elements to familiar genre classics.

85
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Specifically Solo, Specifically SoloVideo

The reviewer examines the solo mode and overall mechanics of Drillers, praising its engaging deck-building and resource management beneath the surface while offering a final verdict.

75
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The Dice Tower, Tom Vasel, Chris Yi, Camilla Cleghorn, Joey EvansVideo

The panel explores the mechanics of Drillers, sharing their individual perspectives on how the gameplay feels and offering mixed final thoughts.

70
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Board Gaming Ramblings, JohannesVideo

The reviewers explore the mechanics of this mining deckbuilder from CGE, highlighting its engaging resource management and mech upgrades. They appreciate how tight the decisions feel, making it a fun experience overall.

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