Dig to Escape

Trading & Economy Guide

Master the Toilet Paper economy, trading strategies, and resource management to optimize your escape route.

Understanding Toilet Paper (TP)

Toilet Paper is the primary currency in Dig to Escape. You earn TP by digging up items and selling them to traders or at the guard's desk. TP is essential for purchasing tools, food, storage upgrades, and key items like Illegal Keycards.

How to Earn TP

  • Dig items and sell at guard's desk
  • Trade items through vents at secret selling spots
  • Exchange items with prisoner NPCs
  • Higher value items = more TP

What to Spend TP On

  • Tool upgrades (25-80 TP)
  • Storage sacks (20-65 TP)
  • Food for energy (varies)
  • Key items: Keycard (200 TP), Crowbar (100 TP)
  • Dynamite (12 TP each)
Item Value Guide
Approximate Toilet Paper values for different item rarities

Common Items

Value: 5-15 TP

PlateToothpasteSocksSoapRock

Uncommon Items

Value: 10-25 TP

SpongeShoesWallets

Rare Items

Value: 20-40 TP

BonesKeysEpic Keys

Legendary Items

Value: 50-100+ TP

Gold BarsLegendary TrophySkull
Early Game Trading
Start by digging common items like wallets, shoes, bones, and skulls. These can be sold at the guard's desk or secret selling spots through vents for your first Toilet Paper.
  • •Common items (plates, sponges, toothpaste) sell for 5-15 TP
  • •Uncommon items (sponges) have higher value
  • •First trade typically yields 13-20 TP
  • •Use initial TP to buy food (burgers, chicken) for energy
Mid Game Resource Management
As you progress, focus on collecting higher-value items and managing your inventory efficiently. Trade strategically during lunch breaks and free time.
  • •Legendary items (gold bars, trophies) sell for much more TP
  • •Upgrade your sack early (Small Sack 20 TP, Great Sack 40 TP)
  • •Trade during lunch breaks when guards are less active
  • •Stockpile TP for key purchases like Illegal Keycard (200 TP)
Advanced Trading Strategies
Master the economy to optimize your escape route. Know when to trade, what to keep, and how to maximize your Toilet Paper income.
  • •Use Bargainer class for 20% discount on all purchases
  • •Prioritize tool upgrades over cosmetic items
  • •Save TP for essential items: Keycard (200 TP), Crowbar (100 TP), Dynamite (12 TP each)
  • •Trade with prisoners for food during lunch time
  • •Visit cafeteria during designated lunch times for free food from chef
NPC Traders & Locations
Where to find traders and what they offer

Pedro

Prison Yard / Trading Area

Items Available:

  • Illegal Keycard (200 TP)
  • Various Items

Main trader for Illegal Keycard. Sometimes offers keycard for 205 TP or can be found for free.

Andrea

Trading Area

Items Available:

  • Illegal Keycard (0-200 TP)
  • Various Items

Sometimes offers keycard for free. Location varies.

Frozen Chef

Freezer Room / Kitchen

Items Available:

  • Crowbar (5-100 TP)
  • Food Items

Located in freezer room. Offers Crowbar for trade, price varies from 5-100 TP.

Chef / Cook

Cafeteria / Kitchen

Items Available:

  • Free Food (Lunch Time)
  • Limited Food Items

Provides free food during designated lunch times. May offer only one apple if stingy.

Guard's Desk

Security Area

Items Available:

  • Item Exchange
  • TP Conversion

First trading location. Exchange dug items for Toilet Paper. Initial trades yield 13+ TP.

Optimal Trading Strategy

Day 1 Strategy

Dig items → Sell at guard's desk (13+ TP) → Trade TP for food (burger/chicken) → Continue digging → Save for first tool upgrade (Toy Shovel 25 TP)

Mid Game Strategy

Upgrade sack (Small Sack 20 TP) → Farm legendary items → Trade during lunch breaks → Save for Spatula (45 TP) or Trowel (80 TP) → Stockpile for key items

End Game Strategy

For Janitor Ending: Save 200 TP for Illegal Keycard → No tool upgrades needed. For Rooftop Ending: Save 300 TP (200 TP Keycard + 100 TP Crowbar). For Mineshaft: Invest in full tool upgrade path (150 TP total).