Dig to Escape Endings
Complete guide to all three escape routes in Dig to Escape. Choose your path to freedom based on your playstyle, available resources, and desired challenge level.
| Route | Difficulty | Time | Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mineshaft | Medium (Hard: 39+ min) | 15-25 min | ~150 TP | Beginners, Solo, Hard Mode |
| Janitor | Easy-Medium | 10-15 min (19-20 min speed run) | 200 TP (or free) | Speed Runs, Fastest |
| Rooftop | Medium-Hard | 15-20 min | 300 TP | Challenge, Style |
Time
15-25 minutes (Easy), 39+ minutes (Hard Mode)
Cost
~150 TP (Tool Upgrades)
Players
Solo or Co-op
The default and most straightforward escape route. Dig straight down through all seven layers to reach the underground mineshaft tunnel that leads to freedom. Perfect for beginners learning game mechanics.
Requirements
- •Full tool upgrade path: Toy Shovel (25 TP) → Spatula (45 TP) → Trowel (80 TP)
- •Total cost: ~150 TP for tools
- •Dig through 7 layers of ground
- •Manage energy with food and Energy Boosters
- •Avoid guards during night cycles
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
- 1Roll up the carpet in your cell to reveal the hidden digging spot
- 2Start digging with the spoon (your starting tool) in the first layer
- 3Collect items like wallets, shoes, bones, and skulls as you dig
- 4Crawl through vents to reach the secret selling spot
- 5Exchange your dug-up items for Toilet Paper (TP) - the game's currency
- 6Purchase Toy Shovel (25 TP) to dig through layer 2 efficiently
- 7Continue collecting and selling items to earn more TP
- 8Buy Spatula (45 TP) for layers 3-4 or use dynamite (12 TP each) to skip layers
- 9Save up for Trowel (80 TP) - the best tool for deep layers 4-7
- 10Dig through all 7 layers including the sand layers at the bottom
- 11Find the exit tunnel at the bottom in the sand layer
- 12Run through the mineshaft corridor following the minecart tracks
- 13Climb the final ladder to reach the surface and complete the escape
Pro Tips & Strategies:
- •Dig straight down for the fastest route - avoid horizontal digging
- •Stock up on food before deep dives - trade TP with prisoners or visit cafeteria during lunch
- •Dynamite (12 TP each) can skip layers if you lack proper tools - essential for Hard Mode speed runs
- •Upgrade storage sacks (Small Sack 20 TP, Great Sack 40 TP, Huge Sack 65 TP) to carry more items
- •Choose Energizer class to reduce digging energy consumption by 20-30%
- •Close your tunnel entrance before night to avoid guard detection
- •Manage your energy bar - when depleted, you can't perform actions
- •The path is long and requires persistence - don't give up!
- •Hard Mode Strategy: Use lunch breaks and afternoon duties for trades, dig at night under cover of darkness
- •Hard Mode: Guard patrols are more aggressive - hide in dug holes or vents during night
- •Hard Mode: Energy Boosters (syringes) are crucial for extended digging sessions
- •Hard Mode: Turbo Drill dramatically increases digging speed - prioritize acquiring it
- •Hard Mode Speed Run: Can be completed in 39 minutes 18 seconds with optimal strategy
Time
10-15 minutes (Normal), 19-20 minutes (Speed Run)
Cost
200 TP (Illegal Keycard) - can be found for free
Players
Faster with Co-op
The quickest ending once you have enough resources. Involves stealth gameplay, battery collection, and accessing restricted areas with an Illegal Keycard. Can be completed in under 20 minutes with optimal strategy.
Requirements
- •Illegal Keycard (200 TP or free if found/stolen)
- •Access to Security Room
- •Ladder from Security Room
- •12 Batteries collected from Office Area
- •Stealth skills to avoid guards
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
- 1Farm Toilet Paper by digging and selling items (need 200 TP total, or find keycard for free)
- 2Purchase Illegal Keycard from a trader NPC like Pedro or Andrea (200 TP, sometimes can be found for free or stolen)
- 3Navigate to the Security Room during free time (avoid guard patrols)
- 4Use the Illegal Keycard to unlock and enter the Security Room
- 5Pick up the ladder found inside the Security Room
- 6Carry the ladder to the Janitor Room (you may need to place it under a vent)
- 7Climb up the ladder to enter the Electric/Office Room through vents
- 8The room will be dark - navigate carefully
- 9Avoid the patrolling guards inside - they are active and aggressive at night
- 10Collect all 12 batteries scattered around the room (check under desks, behind partitions, on tables)
- 11Use crouching to avoid guard detection while collecting batteries
- 12Place all 12 batteries into the electric box/control panel to restore power
- 13Follow the yellow arrows that appear on the floor
- 14Climb the ladder that appears to complete the escape!
Pro Tips & Strategies:
- •Keycard can be stolen/found for free - saves 200 TP and time
- •No tool upgrades needed beyond Toy Shovel (25 TP) - fastest ending
- •Use crouching to avoid guard detection - essential for battery collection
- •Play with friends to split battery collection duties and watch for guards
- •Monitor guard patrol patterns before moving - guards are relentless at night
- •Choose Speedster or Sneaker class for stealth bonuses and movement speed
- •This is the fastest ending for experienced players (can complete in 19-20 minutes)
- •The guards become active and aggressive at night - stay hidden
- •You can use an 'Explosion' item to deal with guards if necessary
- •Consider using a private server for solo attempts to avoid distractions
- •Speed Run Strategy: Steal keycard on Day 3, collect batteries on Day 4-6, complete in 19-20 minutes
Time
15-20 minutes
Cost
300 TP (Keycard 200 TP + Crowbar 100 TP, prices vary)
Players
Solo or Co-op
The newest and most challenging ending featuring parkour elements. Access the kitchen, break into the ventilation system, and complete a rooftop obstacle course to reach a helicopter. Most cinematic and exciting escape.
Requirements
- •Illegal Keycard (200 TP or found in kitchen)
- •Crowbar (5-100 TP from Frozen Chef)
- •Access to Kitchen area
- •Parkour skills for rooftop chase
- •Speedster class recommended
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
- 1Farm 300 Toilet Paper total (200 TP for keycard + 100 TP for crowbar, prices may vary)
- 2Purchase Illegal Keycard from trader NPC like Pedro (200 TP, or find it hidden in the kitchen)
- 3Navigate to the Kitchen area during free time
- 4Find and purchase Crowbar from the Frozen Chef NPC in the freezer room (5-100 TP, price varies)
- 5Use your crowbar to break into the kitchen if needed
- 6Pick up food items like apple, chicken leg, pizza while in the kitchen
- 7Locate the wooden-sealed ventilation vent in the kitchen
- 8Place a ladder under the sealed vent (if needed)
- 9Use the Crowbar to break open the wooden seal on the vent
- 10Climb into the ventilation system through the opened vent
- 11Navigate through the dark and narrow ventilation shafts carefully
- 12Emerge onto the prison rooftop - the environment is open and exposed
- 13Explore the rooftop structures and hidden corners
- 14Complete the parkour chase sequence - timing is crucial for jumps
- 15Watch for guard pursuit during the rooftop escape
- 16Reach the helicopter waiting on the designated helipad
- 17Board the helicopter to complete the dramatic Rooftops Ending!
Pro Tips & Strategies:
- •Keycard can be found hidden in the kitchen instead of buying it
- •Crowbar price varies significantly (5-100 TP) - shop around for best deal
- •Practice parkour timing in the lobby before attempting
- •Speedster class helps with movement speed on rooftop - highly recommended
- •Most expensive ending (300 TP) but most cinematic and exciting
- •The parkour section requires precise jump timing - be patient
- •Watch for visual cues on where to jump next
- •The rooftop escape involves evading guards in a parkour-style chase
- •Stock up on food before attempting - you'll need energy for the parkour
- •Most challenging ending but most rewarding visually
New Players
Start with Mineshaft Ending to learn game mechanics, trading, and tool management. It's the most straightforward and teaches you all the basics.
Speed Runners
Janitor Ending is the fastest once you know guard patterns and battery locations. Can be completed in 19-20 minutes with optimal strategy. Keycard can be found for free to save time.
Challenge Seekers
Try Rooftop Ending for the most exciting parkour experience and cinematic helicopter escape. Most challenging but most visually rewarding.
Co-op Groups
Janitor Ending works great with friends splitting battery collection and guard watching duties. Faster completion with teamwork.
Hard Mode Players
Mineshaft Ending is recommended for Hard Mode. Use strategic timing (trade during lunch, dig at night), prioritize Turbo Drill and Energy Boosters, and hide in dug holes during guard patrols. Record time: 39 minutes 18 seconds.