Crossover Wiki

For detailed information about this series, see: Dig Dug at Wikipedia

Dig dug arcade screensot

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.

Direction Series Date Description Type


5 Pole Position 198207 July 1982 The Atari upright version of Pole Position features billboards advertising Dig Dug.
(see details)
2
5 Mr. Do! 198212 December 1982 The gameplay of Mr. Do! is based on Dig Dug.
(see details)
3
5 Door Door 19832 February 1983 Door Door was supposed to be a port of Dig Dug, but was rejected by Enix.
(see details)
51
5 Tank Battalion 19850909 September 09, 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.
(see details)
2
4 Rally-X 19860418 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.
(see details)
1.25a
6

Babylonian Castle Saga 19880722 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.
(see details)
1
5 Marvel Land 198912 December 1989 The float parade bonus stage in Marvel Land features a float of Pooka from Dig Dug.
(see details)
2
5 Galaxian 19900630 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.
(see details)
1
5 Great Sluggers 199311 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.
(see details)
2
5 Tinkle Pit 199312 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.
(see details)
1
5 Numan Athletics 1995 1995 Dig Dug makes a cameo appearance in Mach Breakers: Numan Athletics 2.
(see details)
2
5 Family Stadium 19950303 March 03, 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".
(see details)
1
5 Namco Classic Collection 199603 March 1996 Namco Classic Collection Vol.2 includes Dig Dug.
(see details)
2
5 Namco Museum 19960621 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.
(see details)
1
5 Namco Gallery 19961129 November 29, 1996 Namco Gallery Vol. 2 includes Dig Dug.
(see details)
2
5 Xevious 19970630 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.
(see details)
1
5 X-Files 19971116 November 16, 1997 In the X-Files episode "Unusual Suspects", a character is seen playing Dig Dug.
(see details)
2
5 Namco History 19980609 June 09, 1998 Dig Dug and Dig Dug II are featured in Namco History Vol.3.
(see details)
2
5 Tenkomori Shooting 199811 November 1998 Tenkomori Shooting features a minigame based on Dig Dug.
(see details)
2
5 World Stadium 1999 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.
(see details)
1
2

Mr. Driller 19990317 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.
(see details)
1
6

Pac-Man 19990930 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.
(see details)
1
5 Ridge Racer 20000214 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.
(see details)
1
5 World Kicks 200003 March 2000 Dig Dug is one of the players in the "Namco All Stars '80" team in World Kicks.
(see details)
1
5 Point Blank 200012 December 2000 An image of Pooka from Dig Dug appears as a possible target in Point Blank 3.
(see details)
2
5 Technicbeat 200206 June 2002 A remixed music track from Dig Dug is featured in Technicbeat.
(see details)
2
5 Namco Super Wars 20021031 October 31, 2002 The main character from Dig Dug appears in Namco Super Wars.
(see details)
1
5 Donkey Kong 20050317 March 17, 2005 A song from Dig Dug is featured in Donkey Konga 3.
2
5 Namco × Capcom 20050526 May 26, 2005 Namco × Capcom features the main character from Dig Dug as a playable character.
1
5 Taiko no Tatsujin 20050804 August 04, 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.
(see details)
2
5 Mario 200510 October 2005 A Pooka from Dig Dug makes an appearance in Mario Kart Arcade GP and its sequel.
1
5 Space Adventure Cobra 200511 November 2005 Dig Dug and a Pooka appear as collectible items in the 2nd stage of Cobra the Arcade.
(see details)
2
5 Party Land 20060515 May 15, 2006 Dig Dug II characters and one location appear in Party Land.
1
5 Fast and Furious 20060926 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.
2
4 Valkyrie (Namco) 20071217 December 17, 2007 A Valkyrie costume appears in Dig Dug Island.
(see details)
2
5 My Name Is Earl 20070201 February 01, 2007 The My Name Is Earl episode "Foreign Exchange Student" features a reference to Dig Dug.
2
4 Wonder Momo 20080522 May 22, 2008 A Wonder Momo costume appears in Dig Dug Island.
(see details)
2
5 THE iDOLM@STER 20080528 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.
(see details)
2
5 Robot Chicken 20080928 September 28, 2008 The Robot Chicken episode "President Evil" features a sketch based on Dig Dug.
(see details)
2
5 Mojipittan 20081127 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.
(see details)
1
5 Noby Noby Boy 20090219 February 19, 2009 Some levels of Noby Noby Boy feature Dig Dug characters.
(see details)
1
5 SpongeBob 2009718 July 18, 2009 In the episode Chum Caverns, one scene of Mr. Krabs and Plankton digging underground references Dig Dug.
(see details)
3
5 GameCenter CX 20090901 September 01, 2009 Arino plays Dig Dug II in episode 88 of GameCenter CX.
(see details)
2
5 Homestar Runner 20091029 October 29, 2009 A character is dressed like a Pooka from Dig Dug in the episode "Doomy Tales of the Macabre" from Homestar Runner.
(see details)
2
5 Sgt. Frog 20100304 March 04, 2010 The main character from Dig Dug appears as a summon alongside a Pooka in Keroro RPG.
(see details)
1
5 Body and Brain Connection 20101120 November 20, 2010 Dig Dug appears in the "Touch 'n Go" minigame from Body and Brain Connection.
(see details)
2
5 Namco Chronicle 20110406 April 06, 2011 Taizou Hori/Dig Dug is a playable character in Namco Chronicle, with Pookas and Fygars appearing as enemies.
(see details)
1
5 Death Battle! 20110425 April 25, 2011 Dig Dug has been a subject for Death Battle!
(see details)
2
5 Futurama 20110623 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".
(see details)
2
5 Ready Player One 20110816 August 16, 2011 Dig Dug is mentioned in Ready Player One and Ready Player Two.
(see details)
2
3

Bravoman 20120529 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.
(see details)
1
4 Rocket Fox 20120529 May 29, 2012 Guy Fox appears in strip #2 of the Dig Dug 30th Anniversary webcomic.
(see details)
1
4 Wagan Land 20120529 May 29, 2012 Wagan and other characters from Wagan Land appear in strip #2 of the Dig Dug 30th Anniversary webcomic.
(see details)
1
4 Sky Kid 20120529 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.
(see details)
1
4 Baraduke 20120614 June 14, 2012 Kissy from Baraduke appears in strip #7 of the Dig Dug 30th Anniversary webcomic.
(see details)
1
4 Klonoa 20120614 June 14, 2012 A character dressed like Klonoa appears in strip #7 of the Dig Dug 30th Anniversary web comic.
(see details)
3
4 Katamari 20120614 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.
(see details)
3
4 Minecraft 20120810 August 10, 2012 A Creeper from Minecraft appears in strip #23 of the Dig Dug 30th Anniversary web comic.
(see details)
1
4 Burning Force 20120821 August 21, 2012 Hiromi from Burning Force makes a cameo in strip #28 of the Dig Dug 30th Anniversary webcomic.
(see details)
1
4 Tekken 20120828 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.
(see details)
1
3

Mappy 20120828 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.
(see details)
1
5 Wreck-It Ralph 20121102 November 02, 2012 Wreck-It Ralph features characters from Dig Dug.
(see details)
1
5 Namco High 20131217 December 17, 2013 Dig Dug from Dig Dug is a character in Namco High.
(see details)
1
5 Tobuscus 201467 June 7, 2014 Dig Dug is parodied in "MINE THE DIAMOND".
(see details)
3
5 Super Smash Bros. 20140913 September 13, 2014 Pooka from Dig Dug appears as an enemy in Smash Run mode in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
(see details)
1
5 Dumb and Dumber 20141114 November 14, 2014 Lloyd mentioned Dig Dug in Dumb and Dumber To.
(see details)
2
5 Ace Combat 20141203 December 03, 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.
(see details)
2
5 Parks and Recreation 20150203 February 03, 2015 Characters discuss the game Dig Dug in the season 7 episode "Donna and Joe" of Parks and Recreation.
(see details)
2
5 The Simpsons 20150308 March 08, 2015 Marge makes a reference to Dig Dug in the season 26 episode "Sky Police" from The Simpsons.
(see details)
2
5 Pixels 20150724 July 24, 2015 Frygar from Dig Dug appears as one of the videogame characters in the movie, Pixels.
(see details)
1.25a
5 Pixel Superstars 20150918 September 18, 2015 Pixel Superstar features erasers shaped like Dig Dug characters.
(see details)
2
5 Dino Run 2015929 September 29, 2015 Dino Run DX features a hat based on Dig Dug.
(see details)
2
5 Eki-Dash! 20151028 October 28, 2015 Eki-Dash! included a Pooka outfit during the Namco Catalog IP collaboration event.
(see details)
2
5 Pixel Dash 20151123 November 23, 2015 Pixel Dash features characters from Dig Dug.
(see details)
1
5 NamNam 20151215 December 15, 2015 Dig Dug characters and items appear in NamNam.
(see details)
1
5 Dai Shugou! Waiwai Party 20160215 February 15, 2016 Dai Shugou! Waiwai Party includes items based on Dig Dug.
(see details)
2
5 NeLtoKil 20160219 February 19, 2016 Ta-ta-ta-ta-Touch: Densetsu no Characters includes a level set in the Dig Dug world.
(see details)
1
5 Gothic wa Mahou Otome 20160512 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.
(see details)
1
6

Horeyuke! Brazil 20160712 July 12, 2016 Ora! Dig Dug Horeyuke! Brazil is a crossover between the two series.
(see details)
1
5 LittleBigPlanet 20170110 January 10, 2017 Dig Dug costume is downloadable in LittleBigPlanet 3.
(see details)
2
5 Shutsudou! Sexy Police 20170213 February 13, 2017 Dig Dug characters appeared in Shutsudou! Sexy Police during the Namco Catalog IP collaboration events.
(see details)
1
5 Izanagi Online 20170322 March 22, 2017 Izanagi Online featured Dig Dug-themed clothes during the Namco Catalog IP collaboration event.
(see details)
2
5 Cat Busters 20170428 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.
(see details)
1
5 Teen Titans 201794 September 4, 2017 A character resembling Dig Dug appears in the episode "Labor Day".
(see details)
3
5 The Knights of Avalon 201797 September 7, 2017 Dig Dug characters appeared in The Knights of Avalon during the first and third Namco collaboration events.
(see details)
1
5 Stranger Things 20171027 October 27, 2017 Dig Dug is shown in Season 2: Chapter 1 of Stranger Things.
(see details)
2
5 Groove Coaster 20180329 March 29, 2018 The main theme of Dig Dug is part of the "Namcot Medley" BGM featured in Groove Coaster 4: Starlight Road.
(see details)
2
5 Pixel Runner! 20180417 April 17, 2018 Dig Dug characters appear in Pixel Runner!.
(see details)
1
5 Hakkutsu! Diggers 20181019 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.
(see details)
1
5 Sword Art Online 20190822 August 22, 2019 Goggles based on Pooka from Dig Dug are part of a free Namco DLC for Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet.
(see details)
2
4 Fate (TYPE-MOON) 20200722 July 22, 2020 BB from Fate/EXTRA CCC stars in Dig Dug BB.
(see details)
1
5 Spooky's Jump Scare Mansion 20201002 October 02, 2020 The minigame "Doug" from Spooky's Dollhouse is inspired by Dig Dug.
(see details)
3
5 Tales of (Series) 20210909 September 09, 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
(see details)
1
5 404 GAME RE:SET 2023425 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.
(see details)
1
5 Geometry Dash 20231219 December 19, 2023 Geometry Dash features a skin based on Pooka as part of a 2.2 update. 3