Dig Out Of Jail — The basic loop
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OverviewDig Out Of Jail drops you into a prison you don't belong in, and the only way out is to dig. This guide walks you through gathering tools, dodging the guard, teaming up with cellmates, and finding every escape route the game offers.
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The basic loop
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Each session starts in the prison with nothing in your hands. You need to find tools before you can make any real progress through the walls. While you dig deeper, treasure and enemies both appear, and the further down you go, the more the prison's secrets open up.
- Dig through obstacles use whatever tools you have gathered to break through walls and barriers in your path.
- Collect treasure grab any treasure you find as you push forward; it is part of uncovering the prison's hidden secrets.
- Fight enemies be ready for enemies to appear deeper in; deal with them before continuing your dig.
- Survive disasters sudden crises can hit at any point, so react quickly when something goes wrong.
- Avoid the guard weave around the guard's line of sight throughout all of the above, because getting caught sets you back.
Ways to escape
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Reaching the exit is not a single fixed path. A recent update added a disguise-based escape alongside the standard route. The rooftop ending was also made easier following player feedback, so if that section stopped you before, it is worth trying again.
| Standard escape | follow the main dig route out of the prison without any special item. |
| Disguise escape | use a disguise to slip out through the new escape route added in the latest update. |
| Rooftop ending | a separate finale stage on the roof, now tuned to be less punishing than it originally was. |
Playing with a full team
TipsThe game supports up to 25 players at once. Having more people means you can cover more ground at the same time.
- Call out the guard's position whenever you spot it so teammates can adjust their route.
- Explore separate areas at the same time rather than everyone crowding the same tunnel.
Glossary
Glossary- Cellmate
- Any other player sharing your prison session — the people you dig and escape with.
- Guard
- The prison's warden figure who watches the whole area; being spotted by them sends you back.
- Disguise escape
- A newer escape route, added by update, that lets you slip out of the prison while disguised rather than digging straight through.
- Rooftop ending
- An obstacle-course finale that plays out on the prison roof, made easier after player feedback.
Common questions
FAQHow many players can join one session?
A single session holds up to 25 players.
What happens when the guard catches you?
Getting caught means your escape is interrupted and you have to work your way back toward the exit again.
Is the rooftop section as hard as it used to be?
No — the rooftop obstacle course was adjusted to be easier following player feedback.
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