Players take on the role of a miner tasked with digging through layers of soil and rock to uncover valuable artifacts. The primary objective is to excavate as much treasure as possible within a set time limit.
The core gameplay involves navigating a virtual shovel through a procedurally generated tunnel system, breaking through obstacles, and collecting treasure without succumbing to the hazards that lurk beneath the surface. Players must balance progress with resource management, as the game's pace can become increasingly rapid as time runs out. Digger Ball 2 can be played directly in a web browser and requires no download or registration to begin.