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Dig Dug is an arcade game developed by Namco in Japan in 1982, later published outside Japan by Atari, Inc. The game is built on Namco Galaga hardware and involves the player controlling Dig Dug to defeat underground monsters named 'Pookas' and 'Fygars' by inflating them until they explode or dropping rocks on them. The player scores points based on the method of defeating enemies, with additional points awarded for collecting bonus items and digging through dirt. The game ends at round 256 in the original Namco version due to an unplayable kill screen.
Instructions
To play Dig Dug, use the joystick controls to navigate through the game environment, dig tunnels, and eliminate monsters by inflating them or using rocks. Collect bonus items for extra points and avoid obstacles to progress through the levels. Refer to the online emulator's joystick icon for detailed control instructions.
Game History
Dig Dug was released as an arcade game and later ported to various consoles. It became quite popular due to its simple yet engaging gameplay mechanics and has since become a classic in the arcade game genre.