Dig Dug

You control Dig Dug in single-screen underground mazes, digging paths and eliminating every enemy on the stage. The main attack is to inflate enemies with a pump until they burst, while rocks can be dropped by luring foes beneath them for chain takedowns. Enemies pursue the player through the soil, and stage difficulty increases with speed and pressure. Scoring and survival both depend on efficient movement, route planning, and timing.

Dig Dug

The protagonist, an underground digger who fights monsters with an air pump.

Pooka

A round enemy that chases the player through tunnels.

Fygar

A dragon-like enemy that can also breathe fire from a distance.

Plan your digging routes so enemies gather together before you attack, improving safety and efficiency. Be especially careful around Fygars, since their fire can punish you in straight tunnels. Rocks are the most efficient way to score and survive, so try to bait enemies under them before dropping. Avoid digging too deep too early; keeping an escape path open is often the difference between survival and a quick defeat.

Tips and tricks

• Watch enemy positions before digging so you do not trap yourself.
• Use short connecting tunnels to reduce the chance of being surrounded.
• Dropped rocks can clear multiple enemies, so save them for good setups.