Dig Dig Digger - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Introduction 

We are digging for Egyptian treasure in this online slot from game maker BGaming. The game is played on a 5x3 reel set which generates 10 bet ways which pay left to right. There are lots of features in Dig Dig Digger, including a “book” mechanic triggered when three shovels drop on the reels, producing expanded symbols as free spins come into play. The Golden Shovel acts as both a wild and a scatter and pays in both modes. There is also a gamble feature offering a chance to double or quadruple your winnings.

In all there are 11 paying symbols including the wild and scatter, the other nine pay on the win lines. These top paying symbols are the Archaeologist, Pot, Scarab Beetle and Ankh. These are supplemented by five playing card symbols, ranging from Ace to Ten. 

Fans of this designer’s work can find other BGaming slots to play in demo mode here at Slots Temple. There are many other free slot demos available here too, including the TNT Tumble slot which offers a slightly higher RTP of 96.11 and is medium variance.

Theme, Graphics and Soundtrack 

This slot offers a twist on the popular ancient Egyptian theme, with a quirky looking hero digging for treasure, his trusty shovel being the key to finding riches. The quirky cartoon style symbols appear on a reel set famed in a golden frame encouraging us to dig, dig, dig.

Bizarrely in the background we can glimpse the pyramids, as well as a slot, a sphynx and even more strangely a standard lamp. Players may recognise that the archaeologist bears a resemblance to Vadim Pavlovich Galygin, a Russian actor who appears on a comedy show on TNT.

Consequently, this game is packed with fun and the soundtrack echoes the British vaudeville act of Wilson, Keppel and Betty famous for their sand dance, which was the highlight of their Egyptian themed parody act.

Dig Dig Digger RTP and Variance

The RTP of this slot is 95.50% and we would rate it as high variance. Expect to be patient for wins, accept some low rewards, and to wait for features to kick in. The gamble feature always gives you a chance of keeping your balance ticking over if you are up for the risk.

 
How to Play Dig Dig Digger

The controls are pretty simple, but here are a few clues to help you excavate for treasure.

1. Once the main game loads, click on the settings button to open a screen where you can mute the soundtrack, and engage short cuts for the controls.
2. Next to this click on the information icon and first up you will see how the wild and scatter shovel symbols work.
3. Scroll down to discover the pay table.
4. Below this you will find details of the expanding symbol feature.
5. Continue down to discover the details of the gamble feature, and the two options you will find here.
6. Finally on this screen you can see thumbnails of the pay lines.
7. Now click on the “?” button to find the rules of the game.
8. Return to the main screen and to the right of the above controls you can click on the bet window to adjust your wager.
9. On the right of the dashboard you can engage auto spin, and this can be customised to stop on wins, losses or when a bonus round is won. Use advanced settings to adjust this feature.
10. You are ready to play, go ahead and hit the spin button.

Here at Slots Temple you can play Dig Dig Digger for free, and we advise taking advantage of this opportunity to familiarise yourself with the game before visiting an online casino to play for real. Once you are playing for cash, set yourself a budget for each playing session, and remember to play responsibly leaving the site when the fun ends.

Bet Sizes & Pay Table Wins 

Bet sizes range from 0.10 to 20.00 and the pay table is as follows:

Wild
X5 = x5000
X4 = x1000
X3 = x100
X2 = x10

Archaeologist
X5 = x5000
X4 = x1000
X3 = x100
X2 = x10

Pot
X5 = x2000
X4 = x400
X3 = x40
X2 = x5

Scarab Beetle
X5 = x750
X4 = x100
X3 = x30
X2 = x5

Ankh
X5 = x750
X4 = x100
X3 = x30
X2 = x5

Scatter
X5 = x200
X4 = x20
X3 = x2

Ace
X5 = x150
X4 = x40
X3 = x5

King
X5 = x150
X4 = x40
X3 = x5

Queen
X5 = x100
X4 = x20
X3 = x5

Jack
X5 = x100
X4 = x20
X3 = x5

Ten
X5 = x100
X4 = x20
X3 = x5

Dig Dig Digger Free Spins and Bonus Features 

Three or more scatter symbols provide the player with 10 free spins and this feature can be re-triggered during this phase of the game. One regular symbol is randomly chosen to expand during this part of the game, a minimum of three must be visible on the reels to trigger this feature.

Any wins in the base game can be gambled, and the player can double their win by choosing the colour of a downward facing card, or quadruple it by gambling on a suit.

Dig Dig Digger Review 

This is a fun game with an entertaining host played by the archaeologist, whose Russian accent shines through as he gets excited about your winnings. The features are good and reward the player with some great wins in the free spins mode. We can recommend it to players of all levels.
 

Disclaimer: Dig Dig Digger trademark / license is owned by BGaming. This site is not endorsed by BGaming.