Dig Dig Digger (BGaming) – Review & Demo Play

Dig Dig Digger - Ancient Relics Ahoy!

I jumped into Dig Dig Digger for a tongue-in-cheek Egypt dig from BGaming. It runs on a 5x3 grid with 10 paylines, bets from 0.10 to 20 per spin, high volatility, and an RTP of 95.50%. The max win reaches 5,500x, and the Golden Shovel works as both Wild and Scatter, the heart of the action. Expect the familiar Book mechanic, Expanding symbols in free spins, and a Gamble feature that lets me press for more after a hit. Light, quick sessions felt right here.

Dig Dig Digger - Theme & Settings

The slot’s character borrows from a Comedy Club act where a grinning archaeologist leads the dig. The reels sit on an archaeological site with pyramids in the distance, a tiny Sphinx, a TV, and even a prehistoric slot machine half unearthed. The catchphrase Dig, Dig, Dig sits above the reels in a playful banner, and voiced quips carry a thick Russian accent. It all sets a cheeky tone that keeps the Book-style framework from feeling too stiff.

The soundtrack nods to the Sand Dance and pairs neatly with the cartoon art. Background gags, graffiti on the stonework, and punchy win calls keep spins lively without clutter. I never felt drowned in effects, and the layout stays clear, so spotting three Shovels or lining up premiums is simple. It is an Egyptian hunt, yet the comic layer makes the grind more upbeat and turns dry spells into part of the skit rather than a slog.

Dig Dig Digger - The Basics

Gameplay is straightforward. Wins pay left to right across 10 lines on a 5x3 layout. Stakes run from 0.10 up to 20 per spin, and the top hit is 5,500x. Autoplay is available, the paytable sits in the main menu, and the plus and minus buttons handle bet sizes. I treat it as a classic Book setup, so I spin for Shovels, manage the roll carefully, and rely on Free Spins with an Expanding symbol to land the session’s big swing.

Dig Dig Digger - Symbols & Payouts

Dig Dig Digger uses nine base paying symbols plus the Golden Shovel. The low end is the A to 10 royals. Five-of-a-kind royal wins pay around 10x to 15x the bet depending on the letter. Premiums need only two-of-a-kind from the left to start paying, while lows require at least three. It is the familiar Book approach, so lines matter in the base, and the special expansion rules kick in during the feature.

Premiums are the Archaeologist, Pot, Scarab, and Ankh. On five-of-a-kind, premiums span roughly 75x up to 500x the stake, with the hero on top of the table. The Golden Shovel symbol covers two jobs, acting as Wild and Scatter, and it can pay solid line wins up to 500x as well. When an Expanding symbol is active in Free Spins, it pays anywhere on the reels, which breaks the adjacency rule and is where the slot’s real paydays come from.

Dig Dig Digger Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	Scatter
	5	x20
	4	x2
	3	x0.2
	5	x500
	4	x100
	3	x10
	2	x1
	5	x200
	4	x40
	3	x4
	2	x0.5
	5	x75
	4	x10
	3	x3
	2	x0.5
	5	x75
	4	x10
	3	x3
	2	x0.5
	5	x15
	4	x4
	3	x0.5
	5	x15
	4	x4
	3	x0.5
	5	x10
	4	x2
	3	x0.5
	5	x10
	4	x2
	3	x0.5
	5	x10
	4	x2
	3	x0.5

Dig Dig Digger - Bonus Features

Three or more Golden Shovels anywhere trigger 10 Free Spins. You also get a scatter payout at the trigger worth 2x, 20x, or 200x the bet for three, four, or five Shovels. Before the round starts a random symbol is picked to become special. When enough of that symbol lands, it expands to fill its reels and pays anywhere on the grid. That independence from paylines is the classic Book punch, and it can snowball nicely.

After an update, the feature set widened. You can now pick rounds with more than one Expanding symbol, up to nine in total for different price points. A Bonus Buy lets you jump straight into Free Spins, while a Chance x2 switch raises the likelihood of triggering during base spins for a higher stake. These options suit different moods. I use Chance x2 when the balance is stable, and I buy when I want a quick shot.

The Gamble feature sits on wins from the base or the bonus. It is the classic card turn. Guess the colour to double or the suit to go for a quadruple. Miss and the staked win is gone. It is repeatable, so I only press it on tidy hits that are not session makers. The small extra lift can carry a run between features, but you need discipline because a few wrong picks will undo a decent patch quickly.

Dig Dig Digger - RTP & Volatility

The RTP clocks in at 95.50% and volatility is high. In practice that means long stretches with modest line hits and the odd pop from the Gamble, then the Free Spins round decides the session. The low cap of 20 per spin will put off some high rollers, but most sessions are about stretching a balance until the expansion lands. When it does, the 5,500x ceiling feels ambitious yet achievable for a Book game with this hit profile.

Dig Dig Digger - Slot Verdict

I have played heaps of Book-style slots and Dig Dig Digger leans on humour rather than fresh mechanics. The joking archaeologist, thick accent, and cheeky site props give it charm. Under the hood it sticks to the template, with Expanding symbols doing the heavy lifting. The gamble fits the tempo, and the added Bonus Buy and Chance x2 bring a good bit of flexibility. If you already like this genre, it slides in comfortably.

On the downside the RTP sits below average and the bet ceiling is low. The upsides are clear though. A top prize of 5,500x, a Scatter that doubles as a Wild, and expansion that pays anywhere. I had fun with the banter, and the feature can deliver tidy bursts of value. It is not a reinvention, yet the theme carries it well and the number set keeps the chase spicy enough for seasoned digs.