| name | pygame-dig-dug |
| description | Run the Dig Dug arcade game prototype built with Pygame. Use when asked to play or run the Dig Dug game. |
Pygame Dig Dug
A minimalist Dig Dug game prototype built with Pygame. The player navigates underground tunnels, digs through dirt, inflates enemies with a pump, and avoids being caught.
How to Run
python apps/pygame-dig-dug/pygame_dig_dug.py
Or double-click apps/pygame-dig-dug/pygame_dig_dug.bat.
Controls
| Key | Action |
|---|
| Arrow Keys | Move Dig Dug |
| Space | Activate pump (inflate enemies) |
| P | Pause/Resume |
| R | Restart (after game over/level clear) |
| ESC | Quit |
Gameplay
- Digging: Walk into dirt tiles to create tunnels
- Enemies: Pooka enemies chase you through tunnels; they can also dig through dirt (slower)
- Pump: Face an enemy and press Space to inflate it until it pops
- Rocks: Clear the dirt below rocks to make them fall and crush enemies
- Scoring: 2000 points per crushed enemy
- Lives: 3 lives; lose one when an enemy catches you
Command Line Arguments
| Argument | Default | Description |
|---|
--cell-size | 24 | Cell size in pixels |
--speed | 0.1 | Time between player moves (seconds) |
--enemies | 3 | Number of enemies per level |
--log-level | INFO | Logging level (DEBUG, INFO, WARNING, ERROR, CRITICAL) |
Design Notes
- Minimal visual style with basic shapes and colors
- Grid-based movement (26x22 tiles)
- BFS pathfinding for enemy AI
- Logger used for debugging
- No external assets required
