Nexus Dash: Dig, Collect, Escape

A cave, boulders hanging overhead and a timer that does not wait. In Nexus Dash you dig a path, collect gems and get out before time runs out. It launches right inside Telegram with nothing to install. 🎮

The look is retro: simple pictures, clear rules and the feeling that the next attempt will definitely work.

How a run works

Your character digs through the earth, and every tile you clear changes the map. That is the main risk, because the rock holds up the boulders and boulders fall.

• Dig. Tunnel through the rock toward the gems.
• Collect gems. That is the goal of the level.
• Dodge boulders. Digging out the ground under a rock rarely ends well.
• Beat the timer. Time is limited, so plan your route before you start.

Build your own level

The feature that sets the game apart is that you can design maps, not only play other people's. You place the rock, the boulders and the gems, then publish the level for other players.

A good level feels like a puzzle. It looks doable at first glance but demands the right order of moves. Make it too hard and people quit. Make it too easy and they forget it.

Where the creator's share comes from

According to the game's description, the author of a level receives 40% of every paid play of that map by other players. Check the payment and payout conditions inside the game before you publish levels for money.

Treat it as a bonus, not as income. Earnings depend on whether people find your level and want to pay for it. Nobody can guarantee that.

Tips for level builders

1. Beat it yourself first. A level the author cannot finish is useless.
2. Drop a hint. One extra alcove or a gem in plain sight sets the direction.
3. Make traps fair. Players should understand why they lost and want to retry.
4. Watch the timer. Make sure the best route fits with a little room to spare.

Who it suits

People who remember old cave arcades where you had to think about what to dig and in which order. People who like short sessions for a break. And anyone who enjoys making maps and watching others play them.

If you pay for plays, set a spending ceiling beforehand. Paid games pull you in, and in a timed arcade it is easy to take one more attempt, then another.