Dig Dug (1982)

Marquee for Dig Dug (1982)

By Atari

Dig Dug was released by Atari in 1982.

Manufacturer Atari
Number of Players 2
Simultaneous Players 1
Condition A
Status Working
Serial Number None
Date Acquired 2024-01-07
Location Retrobotics Arcade
Sub Location Cocktail Lounge

Description

Dig tunnels underground and use an air pump to inflate and blow-up your enemies. You can also drop rocks on your foes. Dislodge two rocks and a bonus fruit or vegetable will appear in the center of the screen. A level ends when all the enemies have been destroyed.

Trivia

The Main Character's name is Taizo Hori - Which means To Dig.

Instructions

If you want to be extra greedy and get more points, eat all the dirt on the level. Leave only two enemies because they will speed up, and three is too hard to handle. You do not need to eat every little bit of dirt you can leave long passageways to slow down the enemies. Also leave only Pookas, since the Fygars can burn you through the dirt. After level 12, the screens repeat in waves of four. There are patterns for these levels. Also, after level 36, all the enemies will speed up. You will have to use new patterns for all the other levels again. This game does not award extra man after 900,000 points. The score will flip over at 1,000,000. It is very easy to get a score of 999,990 by eating dirt for ten points per section. At level 256, the game begins with a Pooka on top of the player character. Since there is no way to escape, your game is basically over, no matter how many lives you have left.

This Machine

Original Atari Dig Dug Cocktail. Serial numbers do not match, so it's a cobbled unit. To add credits, insert coin. This unit has no freeplay. Coins should be on the game or in the (unlocked) cashbox.
Dig Dug (1982)

Current Standings:
Daily High Scores
# Name Score
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Most Recent
# Name Score
1 BRK 89,360
2 BRK 61,070
3 BRK 60,460
4 BRK 73,050
5 BRK 94,340
All Time High Scores
# Name Score
1 BRK 101,520
2 BRK 94,340
3 BRK 90,940
4 BRK 89,360
5 WDC 56,490
6 WDC 37,730
7 SAM 25,990
8 WDC 25,330
9 WDC 23,710
10 SAM 22,600
11 SAM 21,340
12 SAM 18,950
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