For detailed information about this series, see: Dig Dug at Wikipedia
Screenshot from the original Arcade version of Dig Dug.
Dig Dug is a series of maze video games created by Namco and part of the UGSF universe.
Video Games
- Dig Dug (April 19th, 1982) for Arcade, Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Atari 7800, ColecoVision, Intellivision, Apple II, Atari 400/800, Commodore VIC-20, Commodore 64, IBM PC, TI-99/4A, Famicom, MSX, Game Boy Color, Mobile Phones, Wii Virtual Console, Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console, Wii U Virtual Console, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch
- Dig Dug Arrangement (March 1996) for Arcade. A remake of Dig Dug released within Namco Classic Collection Vol. 2
- Dig Dug Arrangement (February 24th, 2005) for PlayStation Portable and iOS. Originally released within Namco Museum Battle Collection
- Dig Dug BB (July 22nd, 2020), Browser game. A remake of the original Dig Dug starring BB from the Fate/ series, celebrating the 10th anniversary of Fate/EXTRA.
- Dig Dug II (1985) for Arcade, NES, Famicom Disk System, Wii Virtual Console, Wii U Virtual Console, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch Online
- Dig Dug Deeper (October 31st, 2001) for PC
- Dig Dug: Digging Strike (September 8th, 2005) for Nintendo DS
- Dig Dug Island: Minami no Jima no Pukapukapon (May 8th, 2008) for PC. Opened to beta testing on December 17th, 2007
- Dig Dug S (December 2010), Browser game. Defunct since March 19th, 2013.
- Dig Dug no Yon Dai Bunmei Daibouken (April 28th, 2016) for Android. Part of the Namco Catalog IP project.
- Ora! Dig Dug Horeyuke! Brazil (July 12th, 2016) for iOS and Android. Part of the Namco Catalog IP project, it was removed from app stores on March 31st, 2020.
- Dig・Dra・Pac Janken ou (October 22nd, 2019) for Android and iOS. A game including characters from Dig Dug, Tower of Druaga and Pac-Man, part of the Namco Catalog IP project.
Webcomics
- Dig Dug 30th Anniversary (May 23rd, 2012)
- Dig Dug Vol.2 (January 21st, 2014)
Links to Other Series
Note: if a series unrelated to Dig Dug is revealed to take place in the same continuity in the official UGSF timeline, it's still not included here, since no direct link between them ever happened. See UGSF Timeline to know what games take place in its continuity.
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Pole Position | July 1982 | The Atari upright version of Pole Position features billboards advertising Dig Dug. | 2 |
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Mr. Do! | December 1982 | The gameplay of Mr. Do! is based on Dig Dug. | 3 |
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February 1983 | Door Door was supposed to be a port of Dig Dug, but was rejected by Enix. | ||
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Tank Battalion | September 9, 1985 | Stage 21 in Battle City is shaped after Pooka from Dig Dug. Pookas also appear hidden inside the steel walls in Round 29 of Tank Force. Tanks based on Taizo Hori, Pooka and Fygar appear in Tancle. | 2 |
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Rally-X | April 18, 1986 | The Special Flag from Rally-X is a special item in the NES version of Dig Dug II and in Dig Dug Arrangement; Dig Dug: Digging Strike also features a reference to New Rally-X. | 1a |
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Babylonian Castle Saga | July 22, 1988 | Pookas from Dig Dug appear as enemies in special stages in The Quest of Ki, while Dig・Dra・Pac Janken ou is a crossover between the two series; additionally a Gilgamesh costume appears in Dig Dug Island. | 1 |
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Marvel Land | December 1989 | The float parade bonus stage in Marvel Land features a float of Pooka from Dig Dug. | 2 |
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Galaxian | June 30, 1990 | Elements from Dig Dug are featured in the X68000 version of Galaga '88 and in Galaga: Tekken 20th Anniversary Edition; the Galaxian flagship is an item in Dig Dug. | 1 |
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Great Sluggers | November 1993 | There's an advertisement for Dig Dug in the Kahei Dome stadium and Pooka/Fygar murals in the Trad stadium from Great Sluggers: New World Stadium, with the murals returning in the two stadiums from Great Sluggers '94. | 2 |
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Tinkle Pit | December 1993 | Tinkle Pit features Pookas and Fygars, Taizo Hori as a secret bonus character and the power up "Dig Dug Rock" summons the rock obstacles from Dig Dug. | 1 |
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Numan Athletics | 1995 | Dig Dug makes a cameo appearance in Mach Breakers: Numan Athletics 2. | 2 |
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Family Stadium | March 3, 1995 | Elements from Dig Dug appear in the background of the Namco stadium in Super Famista 4, Super Famista 5 and Famista 64, while Fygar appears as a player in Famista DS, Famista Online, and the protagonist of Dig Dug (called "Dig Dug") and Pooka appear as guest players in Pro Baseball Famista 2011; additionally Pro Yakyuu Family Stadium and its sequels include players called "Dig Dug", "Fygar" and "Pooka". | 1 |
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Namco Classic Collection | March 1996 | Namco Classic Collection Vol.2 includes Dig Dug. | 2 |
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Namco Museum | June 21, 1996 | Namco Museum Vol. 3 features Dig Dug and includes actual appearances of Pookas. Various later entries in the Namco Museum brand include several games from the Dig Dug series. Additionally, characters from Dig Dug can be seen interacting with characters from other series on the boxart of Namco Museum Arcade Pac. | 1 |
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Namco Gallery | November 29, 1996 | Namco Gallery Vol. 2 includes Dig Dug. | 2 |
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Xevious | June 30, 1997 | Destroying all Sols in Area 1 and the red Sol in Area 2 of Xevious 3D/G+ makes a large Pooka from Dig Dug appear in Area 7, while Dig Dug: Digging Strike features a reference to Xevious. | 1 |
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X-Files | November 16, 1997 | In the X-Files episode "Unusual Suspects", a character is seen playing Dig Dug. | 2 |
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Namco History | June 9, 1998 | Dig Dug and Dig Dug II are featured in Namco History Vol.3. | 2 |
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Tenkomori Shooting | November 1998 | Tenkomori Shooting features a minigame based on Dig Dug. | 2 |
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World Stadium | 1999 | The protagonist of Dig Dug appears as a guest player in Super World Stadium '99 and its sequels; additionally Super World Stadium '95 features billboards advertising Dig Dug. | 1 |
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Mr. Driller | March 17, 1999 | Mr. Driller is a spin-off of the Dig Dug series; Mr. Driller also makes an appearance in Dig Dug: Digging Strike, and various characters from the series appear in the Dig Dug 30th Anniversary webcomic. | 1 |
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Pac-Man | September 30, 1999 | Pooka from Dig Dug makes a cameo in Pac-Man World, is a recurring enemy in Pac-Man World 2 and an unlockable character in Ms. Pac-Man Maze Madness, in Pac-Man World Rally along with Fygar and as part of a theme with other Dig Dug characters in Pac-Man 99, while Taizou Hori is selectable in Pac-Man Kart Rally; Pac-Man appears in strip #9 of the Dig Dug 30th Anniversary webcomic; Dig·Dra·Pac Janken ou is a crossover between the two series. Pooka and Fygar from Dig Dug appear as enemies in Shadow Labyrinth. | 1 |
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Ridge Racer | February 14, 2000 | Pooka is a selectable "car" in Ridge Racer 64; additionally, Ridge Racer features a "Team Dig Dug" while R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 features a reference to Dig Dug. | 1 |
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World Kicks | March 2000 | Dig Dug is one of the players in the "Namco All Stars '80" team in World Kicks. | 1 |
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Point Blank | December 2000 | An image of Pooka from Dig Dug appears as a possible target in Point Blank 3. | 2 |
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Technicbeat | June 2002 | A remixed music track from Dig Dug is featured in Technicbeat. | 2 |
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Namco Super Wars | October 31, 2002 | The main character from Dig Dug appears in Namco Super Wars. | 1 |
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Donkey Kong | March 17, 2005 | A song from Dig Dug is featured in Donkey Konga 3. |
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Namco × Capcom | May 26, 2005 | Namco × Capcom features the main character from Dig Dug as a playable character. | 1 |
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Taiko no Tatsujin | August 4, 2005 | Taiko no Tatsujin: Tobikkiri! Anime Special features a music track based on the Dig Dug series; music from Dig Dug is also featured in the Namcot Medley debuting in Taiko no Tatsujin 10. | 2 |
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Mario | October 2005 | A Pooka from Dig Dug makes an appearance in Mario Kart Arcade GP and its sequel. |
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Space Adventure Cobra | November 2005 | Dig Dug and a Pooka appear as collectible items in the 2nd stage of Cobra the Arcade. | 2 |
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Party Land | May 15, 2006 | Dig Dug II characters and one location appear in Party Land. |
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Fast and Furious | September 26, 2006 | The PlayStation 2 The Fast and The Furious video game by Namco features drifter charms of Taizo Hori, Fygar and Pooka from Dig Dug: Digging Strike. |
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Valkyrie (Namco) | December 17, 2007 | A Valkyrie costume appears in Dig Dug Island. | 2 |
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My Name Is Earl | February 1, 2007 | The My Name Is Earl episode "Foreign Exchange Student" features a reference to Dig Dug. |
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Wonder Momo | May 22, 2008 | A Wonder Momo costume appears in Dig Dug Island. | 2 |
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THE iDOLM@STER | May 28, 2008 | A Dig Dug theme song and attraction appear in Famison 8-bit iDOLM@STER 04 and 05, while a Pooka-themed phone strip appears in THE iDOLM@STER OVA. | 2 |
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Nirvanna The Band The Show | September 10, 2008 | Dig Dug is mentioned in the Nirvana The Band The Show short "Update Day". | 2 |
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Robot Chicken | September 28, 2008 | The Robot Chicken episode "President Evil" features a sketch based on Dig Dug. | 2 |
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Mojipittan | November 27, 2008 | The Namco Special set in Kotoba no Puzzle Mojipittan Wii Deluxe includes a puzzle of a Pooka from Dig Dug with Dig Dug assisting the player. | 1 |
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PlayStation Home | December 11, 2008 | An arcade cabinet for Dig can be found in the Namco Arcade Center. Cosmetics and furniture can also obtained based on Dig Dug. | 2 |
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Noby Noby Boy | February 19, 2009 | Some levels of Noby Noby Boy feature Dig Dug characters. | 1 |
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SpongeBob | July 18, 2009 | In the episode Chum Caverns, one scene of Mr. Krabs and Plankton digging underground references Dig Dug. | 3 |
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GameCenter CX | September 1, 2009 | Arino plays Dig Dug II in episode 88 of GameCenter CX. | 2 |
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Homestar Runner | October 29, 2009 | A character is dressed like a Pooka from Dig Dug in the episode "Doomy Tales of the Macabre" from Homestar Runner. | 2 |
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Sgt. Frog | March 4, 2010 | The main character from Dig Dug appears as a summon alongside a Pooka in Keroro RPG. | 1 |
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Body and Brain Connection | November 20, 2010 | Dig Dug appears in the "Touch 'n Go" minigame from Body and Brain Connection. | 2 |
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Namco Chronicle | April 6, 2011 | Taizou Hori/Dig Dug is a playable character in Namco Chronicle, with Pookas and Fygars appearing as enemies. | 1 |
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Death Battle! | April 25, 2011 | Dig Dug has been a subject for Death Battle! | 2 |
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Futurama | June 23, 2011 | Fry makes a mention of Dig Dug in the season 6 episode "Benderama", while there's a visual gag based on its gameplay in the season 6 episode "Reincarnation". | 2 |
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Ready Player One | August 16, 2011 | Dig Dug is mentioned in Ready Player One and Ready Player Two. | 2 |
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Bravoman | May 29, 2012 | Bravoman and Alpha Man appear in strip #2 of the Dig Dug 30th Anniversary webcomic, and then Bravoman makes a cameo in strip #7; Dig Dug makes a cameo in strip #100 of the Bravoman web comic, strip #164 features a Fygar from Dig Dug, several pieces of merchandising and video games related to Dig Dug also appear in other strips and the web series. | 1 |
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Rocket Fox | May 29, 2012 | Guy Fox appears in strip #2 of the Dig Dug 30th Anniversary webcomic. | 1 |
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Wagan Land | May 29, 2012 | Wagan and other characters from Wagan Land appear in strip #2 of the Dig Dug 30th Anniversary webcomic. | 1 |
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Sky Kid | May 29, 2012 | Red from the ShiftyLook Sky Kid comic appears in strip #2 of the Dig Dug 30th Anniversary comic; additionally Pooka from Dig Dug appears as an item in Sky Kid. | 1 |
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Baraduke | June 14, 2012 | Kissy from Baraduke appears in strip #7 of the Dig Dug 30th Anniversary webcomic. | 1 |
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Klonoa | June 14, 2012 | A character dressed like Klonoa appears in strip #7 of the Dig Dug 30th Anniversary web comic. | 3 |
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Katamari | June 14, 2012 | A character dressed like the Prince from Katamari makes a cameo in strip #7 of the Dig Dug 30th Anniversary web comic. | 3 |
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Minecraft | August 10, 2012 | A Creeper from Minecraft appears in strip #23 of the Dig Dug 30th Anniversary web comic. | 1 |
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Burning Force | August 21, 2012 | Hiromi from Burning Force makes a cameo in strip #28 of the Dig Dug 30th Anniversary webcomic. | 1 |
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Tekken | August 28, 2012 | A character resembling Heihachi Mishima and another dressed like King appear in strip #7 of the Dig Dug 30th Anniversary webcomic, while King makes a cameo in strip #33. | 1 |
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Mappy | August 28, 2012 | Mappy makes a cameo in strip #33 of the Dig Dug 30th Anniversary webcomic, while the Dig Dug protagonist is a supporting character in Mappy: The Beat; Dig Dug, Pookas and Fygars appear in Mappy Taiketsu! Neo Nyamco-dan, Hippari Mappy Daisakusen and Touch the Mappy with 80's Dot Stars; additionally a Mappy costume appears in Dig Dug Island and a Pooka image appears in Mappy Kids. | 1 |
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Wreck-It Ralph | November 2, 2012 | Wreck-It Ralph features characters from Dig Dug. | 1 |
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Namco High | December 17, 2013 | Dig Dug from Dig Dug is a character in Namco High. | 1 |
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Tobuscus | June 7, 2014 | Dig Dug is parodied in "MINE THE DIAMOND". | 3 |
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Super Smash Bros. | September 13, 2014 | Pooka from Dig Dug appears as an enemy in Smash Run mode in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. | 1 |
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Dumb and Dumber | November 14, 2014 | Lloyd mentioned Dig Dug in Dumb and Dumber To. | 2 |
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Ace Combat | December 3, 2014 | Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation features a building's lights in the shape of a Pooka from Dig Dug in Mission 14, while Ace Combat Infinity features emblems and nicknames based on Dig Dug. | 2 |
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Parks and Recreation | February 3, 2015 | Characters discuss the game Dig Dug in the season 7 episode "Donna and Joe" of Parks and Recreation. | 2 |
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The Simpsons | March 8, 2015 | Marge makes a reference to Dig Dug in the season 26 episode "Sky Police" from The Simpsons. | 2 |
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Pixels | July 24, 2015 | Frygar from Dig Dug appears as one of the videogame characters in the movie, Pixels. | 1a |
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Pixel Superstars | September 18, 2015 | Pixel Superstar features erasers shaped like Dig Dug characters. | 2 |
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Dino Run | September 29, 2015 | Dino Run DX features a hat based on Dig Dug. | 2 |
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Eki-Dash! | October 28, 2015 | Eki-Dash! included a Pooka outfit during the Namco Catalog IP collaboration event. | 2 |
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Pixel Dash | November 23, 2015 | Pixel Dash features characters from Dig Dug. | 1 |
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NamNam | December 15, 2015 | Dig Dug characters and items appear in NamNam. | 1 |
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Dai Shugou! Waiwai Party | February 15, 2016 | Dai Shugou! Waiwai Party includes items based on Dig Dug. | 2 |
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NeLtoKil | February 19, 2016 | Ta-ta-ta-ta-Touch: Densetsu no Characters includes a level set in the Dig Dug world. | 1 |
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Gothic wa Mahou Otome | May 12, 2016 | A "Dig Dug" girl character appeared in Gothic wa Mahou Otome alongside enemies from the game during the Namco Catalog IP collaboration events. | 1 |
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Horeyuke! Brazil | July 12, 2016 | Ora! Dig Dug Horeyuke! Brazil is a crossover between the two series. | 1 |
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LittleBigPlanet | January 10, 2017 | Dig Dug costume is downloadable in LittleBigPlanet 3. | 2 |
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Shutsudou! Sexy Police | February 13, 2017 | Dig Dug characters appeared in Shutsudou! Sexy Police during the Namco Catalog IP collaboration events. | 1 |
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Izanagi Online | March 22, 2017 | Izanagi Online featured Dig Dug-themed clothes during the Namco Catalog IP collaboration event. | 2 |
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Cat Busters | April 28, 2017 | A cat version of the Dig Dug protagonist appeared in Cat Busters during the Namco Catalog IP collaboration event, while Fygar appeared as a boss and a "Pooka" mouse appeared as a minor enemy. | 1 |
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Teen Titans | September 4, 2017 | A character resembling Dig Dug appears in the episode "Labor Day". | 3 |
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The Knights of Avalon | September 7, 2017 | Dig Dug characters appeared in The Knights of Avalon during the first and third Namco collaboration events. | 1 |
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Stranger Things | October 27, 2017 | Dig Dug is shown in Season 2: Chapter 1 of Stranger Things. | 2 |
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Groove Coaster | March 29, 2018 | The main theme of Dig Dug is part of the "Namcot Medley" BGM featured in Groove Coaster 4: Starlight Road. | 2 |
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Pixel Runner! | April 17, 2018 | Dig Dug characters appear in Pixel Runner!. | 1 |
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Hakkutsu! Diggers | October 19, 2018 | The Dig Dug protagonist and the Dig Dug world appear in Treasure Hakkutsu! Diggers and various sprites from Dig Dug appear as treasures. | 1 |
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Pikuniku | January 24, 2019 | A game based on Dig Dug called Pik Dug can be played in Pikuniku. | 2.5 |
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Sword Art Online | August 22, 2019 | Goggles based on Pooka from Dig Dug are part of a free Namco DLC for Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet. | 2 |
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Fate (TYPE-MOON) | July 22, 2020 | BB from Fate/EXTRA CCC stars in Dig Dug BB. | 1 |
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Spooky's Jump Scare Mansion | October 2, 2020 | The minigame "Doug" from Spooky's Dollhouse is inspired by Dig Dug. | 3 |
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Tales of Series | September 9, 2021 | The Tales of Arise artifact "Metal Miner's Cap" is Taizo Hori's helmet from Dig Dug, while there are pictures of a Pooka from Dig Dug in the Dragonis of Tales of Destiny | 1 |
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404 GAME RE:SET | April 25, 2023 | A human version of Dig Dug appears in 404 GAME RE:SET. A Fygar from Dig Dug appears when she uses her special attack. | 1 |
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Geometry Dash | December 19, 2023 | Geometry Dash features a skin based on Pooka as part of a 2.2 update. | 3 |
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Picross | May 30, 2024 | Picross S Namco Legendary Edition includes puzzles based off Dig Dug. | 2 |
