Dino Dig
Real fossil hunting is mostly patience — brushing away grain after grain of sand so you don't damage what's underneath. Dino Dig keeps that feeling and cuts the tedium: drag your finger or mouse across the sand to clear it, and dinosaur bones, gems, and buried toys reveal themselves underneath, each site racing against a countdown timer.
Brush vs. shovel
The brush clears a small area at a time — safer when you suspect something's buried nearby and don't want to plow past it. The shovel clears a much wider area per swipe but comes with limited uses per site, so it's best kept for sand you're fairly sure is empty. Balancing the two is most of the strategy.
What's buried down there
Every dig site mixes common fossils with rarer gems and hidden dino toys, and rarer finds score higher. Turning on Easy Dig Mode swaps in a much bigger brush radius, which is the setting worth reaching for with younger diggers who don't yet have the patience for careful, precise strokes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between brushing and using the shovel?
The brush clears sand slowly in a small area, which is safer for uncovering delicate finds without missing anything nearby. The shovel clears a much bigger radius per swipe but only has limited uses per dig site.
What can you actually find buried in the sand?
Dinosaur bones, fossils, gems, and hidden dino toys, with rarer finds worth more points than common ones.
Is there an easier version for younger kids?
Yes — Easy Dig Mode swaps in a much bigger brush radius, so younger diggers can clear sand without needing precise, careful strokes.