pygame-dig-dug

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