Fossil Frenzy: Desert Dig
Dig through the sand to reveal hidden dinosaur fossils and score points while carefully avoiding buried dynamite.
How to play
- Select the shovel or brush tool from the bottom menu to start your excavation.
- Drag across the sand to dig and reveal the hidden objects buried underneath.
- Expose 68 percent of a fossil to automatically collect it and add to your score.
- Avoid exposing 50 percent of any dynamite stick, or your current run will end.
- Collect as many small, medium, and large fossils as you can before time expires.
Controls
- Touch
- Drag your finger on the sand to dig with your currently selected tool.
- Keyboard
- Not supported.
- Mouse
- Click and drag on the sand to dig with your currently selected tool.
More about this game
In Fossil Frenzy: Desert Dig, your goal is to uncover as many ancient bones as possible before the timer hits zero. You drag across the dirt to excavate, revealing hidden objects underneath. You can switch between a wide shovel and a precise brush to manage your dig site. The challenge comes from hidden explosives—if you expose half of a dynamite stick, the run ends immediately. A successful run finishes when the clock runs out, rewarding you with a fun dinosaur trivia fact.
Tips
- Use the shovel to quickly clear large areas of sand, as its 112-pixel radius is great for finding the initial edges of buried items.
- Switch to the brush when you see a red warning flash; its smaller 42-pixel radius lets you safely clean around dangerous explosives.
- Prioritize fully uncovering the large fossils first, as they award 180 points compared to the 40 points given for small fossils.
Questions
How do I collect a fossil?
You need to expose at least 68 percent of a fossil by digging the sand above it. Once enough is revealed, it is automatically collected and added to your score.
What happens if I dig up dynamite?
If you expose 50 percent or more of a dynamite stick, it triggers an explosion and your game ends immediately. Listen for a warning hiss when you get close.
What is the difference between the shovel and the brush?
The shovel has a large 112-pixel radius, making it great for clearing sand quickly. The brush has a smaller 42-pixel radius, which is much safer for digging near dynamite.