
Introduced in 1982, Dig Dug was a shining addition to the golden age of
video games. Dig Dug's charming world and innovative game play made it
an instant classic.
The main character of Dig Dug has a name in Japan, 'Taizo Hori', a pun based on the phrase 'Horitai zo', or 'I want to dig!'. He is believed to be the father of "Mr. Driller". (arcade-history)