Dig out of Prison
About Dig out of Prison
Dig out of Prison is a free online 3D escape simulator, developed by IncrediGames, that puts you in the shoes of a prisoner determined to break free. The setup is simple but tense: lift the carpet in your cell, dig a tunnel through the sand beneath it, and manage every clue you leave behind before the wandering guard catches you in the act. It plays like an interactive homage to prison-break fiction, mixing stealth, resource management, and a bit of trading with other inmates to fund your escape.
Dig out of Prison runs directly in your browser on desktop and mobile with no download needed. The tension comes from balancing two clocks at once — how much progress you've made on your tunnel, and how long you have before the guard's patrol brings him back to your cell — which keeps every session feeling like a real heist against the clock.
Controls
| Action | Control |
|---|---|
| Move | WASD or Arrow Keys |
| Climb Up | Spacebar |
| Take / Hide Items | E |
| Sleep / Let the Guard Go | X |
Digging Your Escape Tunnel
Once you lift the carpet, you'll find loose sand underneath — start digging to carve out a hole big enough to slip through. Every scoop of dirt has to go somewhere, though, and leaving it lying around is the fastest way to get caught. Keep an eye on the guard's return timer in the upper right corner of the screen so you always know how much digging time you have left before you need to cover your tracks.
Hiding the Evidence
After digging, flush the loose dirt down the toilet, pull the carpet back over the hole, and tuck your spoon under the bed before the guard walks by. Any visible trace of digging means trouble, so treat cleanup as seriously as the digging itself.
Trading with the Guard and Other Prisoners
As you dig, you'll uncover hidden items like boots, phones, and alarm clocks — your backpack holds up to five at a time. Set them on the bench and call the guard over to sell them for toilet paper, which doubles as the game's currency. Use it to buy new items from fellow prisoners or grab food to keep your energy up for more digging.
Tips for Winning at Dig out of Prison
Dig in short bursts and check the guard's timer constantly rather than losing yourself in one long digging session. Always clean up dirt immediately after digging instead of leaving it for later — a half-covered hole is the number one way players get caught. Prioritize selling items for toilet paper early so you can buy food and keep your energy from running out mid-escape.
How to Play Dig out of Prison
- Lift the carpet — reveal the sandy ground hidden beneath it in your cell.
- Start digging — use WASD or the arrow keys to move and dig into the sand.
- Watch the guard timer — check the upper right corner to see when he'll return.
- Collect hidden items — press E to pick up boots, phones, and other loot you uncover.
- Clean up — flush dirt down the toilet and hide the spoon under the bed before he's back.
- Sell and trade — place items on the bench and call the guard to trade for toilet paper.
- Keep digging until you're free — repeat the cycle until your tunnel is complete.
Developer
Dig out of Prison was developed by IncrediGames.
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