𝗜𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗢𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟰𝟰 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝗴𝗼 𝗗𝗜𝗚 𝗗𝗨𝗚 is a 1982 maze video game developed and published by Namco for arcades. It was released by Atari, Inc. in North America. The player digs underground tunnels to attack enemies in each level, by either inflating them to bursting or crushing them underneath rocks. Upon release, Dig Dug was well received by critics for its addictive gameplay and kawaii character design. During the golden age of arcade video games, it was globally successful, including as the second highest-grossing arcade game of 1982 in Japan. It prompted a long series of sequels and spin-offs, including the Mr. Driller series, for several platforms. It is in many Namco video game compilations for many systems. #ClassicArcade #RetroGaming #DigDig #1982