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What is Dig to Escape?

Dig to Escape is an unblocked prison‑break game you can play right in your browser. You start as a locked‑up inmate who’s heard rumors of a forgotten tunnel under the cellblock. With nothing but a tiny tool and a lot of nerve, you dig through layers of dirt, stone, and concrete while staying quiet enough to avoid the guard’s nightly patrols. ⛏️🚨

Each run feels like a mix of strategy and stealth: you decide where to dig, when to rest, and what to trade for better tools. A full escape usually takes about 30–60 minutes, but hidden routes and secret classes make it worth replaying until you’ve seen every outcome.

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Basic Gameplay Rules in Dig to Escape

  • Dig underground block by block to carve your route. ⛏️
  • Avoid detection when the guard walks the halls at night. 👮‍♂️
  • Watch your stamina bar and eat or rest before you pass out. 🍗
  • Trade items for Toilet Paper to buy upgrades and food. 🧻
  • Dig through multiple underground layers to reach the escape tunnel. 🕳️
  • One mistake can end the run, so timing matters. ⚠️

Features of Dig to Escape

  • Dig to Escape Runs Anywhere

    No download, no login—Dig to Escape loads instantly on desktop and mobile, so you can jump straight into the prison break.

  • Multiple Classes and Tools

    Unlock special classes that change your efficiency and risk, then upgrade from a spoon to powerful shovels and explosives.

  • Stealth‑Driven Tension

    The night guard forces you to plan digs around patrols, footsteps, and safe hiding spots.

  • Replayable Secret Routes

    Different tunnels, item drops, and endings keep each run fresh—even after you’ve escaped once.

How to Play Dig to Escape

  1. Start digging from your cell floor. Click or tap blocks to break them and create a tunnel.
  2. Listen for patrol cues at night. When the guard gets close, stop moving and hide in a safe tile.
  3. Manage stamina by eating food or resting before your energy hits zero.
  4. Sell loot for Toilet Paper and spend it on stronger shovels and emergency supplies.
  5. Push deeper through each layer until you discover the route to freedom. 🏃‍♂️

Why Play Dig to Escape?

If you love fast, replayable escape games, Dig to Escape hits a sweet spot: quick sessions, simple controls, and real suspense every night cycle. It’s easy to learn, but planning the perfect tunnel takes skill.

  • ✅ Instant browser play with no installs
  • ✅ A satisfying loop of digging, trading, upgrading, escaping
  • ✅ Two different endings right now, with more coming
  • ✅ Great if you also enjoy quick strategy games like Ball Orbit or Tunnel Ball

All Endings in Dig to Escape

There are two escape routes: the Janitor Ending and the Mineshaft Ending. The Mineshaft Ending is the classic “dig straight down” break‑out that ends with a chase sequence. The Janitor Ending is a faster, puzzle‑heavy path that lets you walk out the front door—if you gather the right items. A third ending is rumored for late 2025, and we’ll update this wiki when it lands. 🧩🧻

How to Get the Mineshaft Ending in Dig to Escape

The Mineshaft Ending is the “classic” way out in Dig to Escape. You dig straight from your cell, break through every underground layer, then survive a short chase mini‑game inside the mineshaft to finish the escape. It is the default route for most first runs, and it teaches you the core loop: dig → loot → trade → upgrade → push deeper. ⛏️🧻

Estimated time: most players reach this ending in about 30–60 minutes, depending on early item drops and how well you manage stamina.

1) Pick an energy‑saving class

I recommend starting with the Energizer class. It lowers digging stamina costs, so you stay underground longer, eat less, and save Toilet Paper for upgrades.

2) Upgrade tools as soon as you can

The starter spoon can clear the early dirt, but it is painfully slow. Getting a plastic shovel early speeds everything up, and later upgrades let you chew through rock and concrete much faster.

Tool When to use it Why it matters
Spoon (starter) First layers Works, but only as a warm‑up.
Plastic Shovel Early game Big speed jump for cheap Toilet Paper.
Iron Shovel (if it shows up) Mid game Worth buying early if you can afford it.
Explosives Hard layers Cuts through tough blocks fast.
Trovel Late digging Best value for pushing to concrete.

3) Play around the guard, not against him

The guard can’t enter your cell if the door is closed, so digging in your own room is safe. The danger is wandering halls at night or hiding inside other inmates’ cells—those are instant run killers. 👮‍♂️

4) Use nighttime vents for quick shopping

If a great food or tool offer appears right before nightfall, hop into the vent beside your bed to reach vendors safely. Stock resets each morning, so missing a good deal can slow your whole run.

  • Don’t dig a tunnel that’s too skinny—wider digs drop more loot, which means more Toilet Paper for upgrades.
  • Always grab the free cafeteria food. Saving Toilet Paper early adds up fast. 🍗
  • Trade valuables often instead of hoarding. Upgrades now beat upgrades later.
  • Keep a little stamina in reserve for emergencies—passing out mid‑dig wastes time.

Once you break through the last concrete layer, you’ll drop into the mineshaft. Walk to the rail tracks to start the final sprint. Keep running forward, dodge oncoming obstacles, and don’t look back—the guard falls in after you and can catch up if you hesitate. Reach the ladder, climb out, and the Mineshaft Ending is yours. 🏃‍♂️💨

How to Get the Janitor Ending in Dig to Escape

The Janitor Ending is the quicker, stealth-heavy escape route in Dig to Escape. Instead of digging all the way down, you gather key items, unlock restricted rooms, and power up the prison's systems to walk out the main door. It takes more planning than the Mineshaft path, but a clean run can finish much faster. 🧹🚪

Why it's faster: you trade some digging time for a focused item hunt. Once the setup is done, the escape itself is quick.

1) Start with the Speedster class

You'll be moving between rooms, vents, and hallways a lot. The Speedster class makes those trips safer and helps you slip past patrols when the timing gets tight.

2) Farm 200 Toilet Paper

Dig broadly, sell everything, and build up a stash. You need a solid TP bank before the crucial trader item appears.

3) Buy the Illegal Card when it shows up

The Illegal Card is not always in stock early. I've seen it show up around Day 10–12, so keep checking traders each morning. If you miss the day it appears, you may wait a while for the next refresh.

  1. Go to the Cafeteria and enter the right-side door to reach Security.
  2. Use the Illegal Card to open the Security Room (the guard inside is asleep).
  3. Take the ladder and carry it to the nearby Janitor Room.
  4. Place the ladder by the shaft and climb into the vent path leading to the Electric Room.
Goal What to do Tip
Get into Security Illegal Card opens the door Enter fast and leave with the ladder.
Reach Electric Room Use ladder + vent shaft Stay out of guard sight in halls.
Power the main door Collect 12 batteries Most batteries sit on floors or in nearby rooms.

4) Collect 12 batteries

A guard patrols outside the Electric Room, so move in short bursts and use corners to break line-of-sight. Batteries are large, bright, and hard to miss once you start scanning rooms.

5) Open the front door and leave

When the last battery clicks into the box, the main door unlocks. Walk straight out to trigger the Janitor Ending—no chase required.

This ending is even smoother with friends. With two or three players, farming Toilet Paper goes faster and battery pickup becomes a quick sweep instead of a solo crawl. Either way, once you power the door, you are free. 🎉

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dig to Escape free to play?

Yes. The full game is playable online with no paywalls or sign-ups.

Do I need an account or download?

Nope—just open the page and hit Play Now.

Can I play Dig to Escape on mobile?

Absolutely. Touch controls work smoothly on modern phones and tablets.

How long does a run take?

Most players escape in 30–60 minutes depending on upgrades and routing.

What happens if the guard catches me?

You’ll lose the run and restart, so time your digs carefully at night.

What’s the quickest ending?

The Janitor Ending is usually faster once you know where to find the Illegal Card and batteries.

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