The Halloween event in Grow a Garden brings an exciting new minigame that lets you dig up amazing rewards! If you’ve seen other players showing off spooky pets, rare seeds, and cool cosmetics, chances are they got them from the Grave Digger event. This special Halloween activity appears every few hours and gives you the chance to dig up treasures that you can’t get anywhere else in the game. In this complete guide, you’ll learn exactly how to find the event, how to dig efficiently, what rewards you can get, and pro tips to maximize your Halloween haul.
Key Takeaways
- The Grave Digger event appears every 2 hours next to the Dead Tree and lasts for 1 hour
- You get 10 free digs to find hidden treasures in a 5×5 grid of skeleton hands
- Free bonus digs refill every 5 minutes during the event (up to 10 maximum)
- You can get more digs using Dig Trinkets, waiting for refills, or spending 59 Robux
- Top rewards include Spooky Eggs (23.26%), Halloween Gear Boxes (11.63%), and the rare Hex Serpent pet (2.33%)
- The event runs from November 11 to November 1 as part of the Ghoul Garden Halloween update
What is the Grow a Garden Grave Digger Event?
The Grave Digger event is a special Halloween minigame added to Grow a Garden as part of the Ghoul Garden update. This spooky activity lets you dig up graves to find exclusive Halloween-themed rewards that you can’t get through regular gameplay. The event is completely free to participate in and relies more on luck than skill, making it fun for players of all levels.
During the event, you’ll interact with a special NPC called Doug Graves (or Scream-ven) who runs the digging minigame. The event appears on a rotating schedule with other Halloween activities, so you need to know when and where to find it. Many players miss out on great rewards simply because they don’t know how the event works or when it appears.
The Grave Digger event is part of Grow a Garden’s larger Halloween celebration, which includes other activities like the Witch’s Brew, Jack-O-Lantern submissions, and the Dead Tree quests. All these events use Candy Corn as the special event currency, which you can earn through various Halloween activities.
How to Find and Start the Gravedigging Minigame?
Finding the Grave Digger event is easy once you know where to look. The event appears next to the Dead Tree NPC in the center of the game map. The Dead Tree takes turns appearing with other Halloween NPCs, so you need to catch it during the right time window.
The Grave Digger event follows this schedule:
- Appears every 2 hours
- Stays active for 1 hour
- Takes turns with the Jack-O-Lantern activity
When you see the Dead Tree in the garden, head over to the circular dirt surface where you’ll find Doug Graves, the Gravedigger NPC. To start the minigame, press the ‘E’ key to interact with him. You’ll see three dialogue options – choose the first one that says “Let’s go grave digging” to begin.
Once you start the minigame, you’ll be transported to a separate area with a 5×5 grid of 25 squares. Each square shows a skeleton hand emerging from the dirt, and underneath these hands are hidden treasures waiting to be discovered. The grid contains between 4 to 7 treasures that you need to find using your limited number of digs.
Pro Tip: Join the event as soon as it starts! The event gives you free bonus digs every 5 minutes, but these won’t stack above your maximum of 10 digs. If you join late, you’ll miss out on these free bonus opportunities.
How to Dig in Grow a Garden Gravedigging?
Digging in the Grave Digger event is simple, but there are some strategies you can use to improve your chances of finding rewards. When you first enter the minigame, you’ll have 10 digs available, no matter when you join the event.
Here’s how to dig effectively:
- Look at the 5×5 grid and choose any square to start digging
- Click on the skeleton hand to dig up that spot
- If you find part of a reward, pay attention to which direction the remaining pieces might be
- Use your next dig on an adjacent square in the direction where you think the rest of the reward is hidden
- Continue digging until you find all treasures or run out of digs
The minigame shows you fragments of rewards when you get close to finding them. For example, you might see half of a pet or part of a seed. When this happens, the remaining pieces are usually in adjacent squares, so dig in the direction where you think the complete reward might be.
Remember that each dig uses one of your 10 chances, whether you find something or not. This means you need to be strategic about where you dig, especially since some of the best rewards have very low drop rates.
Real Example: During one event, a player dug in a pattern starting from the center and working outward. They found three Spooky Eggs and a Halloween Gear Box by following the reward fragments and digging in the right direction. This shows that paying attention to the visual clues can really pay off!
How to Get More Digs in Grow a Garden?
Running out of digs can be frustrating, especially when you know there are still treasures hidden in the grid. Luckily, there are three ways to get more digs in the Grow a Garden Grave Digger event:
1. Wait for Free Refills
The game gives you free bonus digs automatically during the event. Every 5 minutes, you’ll receive one free dig, up to your maximum of 10 digs. This is why it’s so important to join the event as soon as it starts – you can get multiple free digs just by waiting and playing strategically.
2. Use Dig Trinkets
Dig Trinkets are special items that give you one extra dig when used. These mythical rarity items can only be obtained from Halloween Gear Boxes, which you can either buy from the Halloween Market or earn as rewards from digging.
To get Dig Trinkets:
- Buy Halloween Gear Boxes from the Ghostly Gadgets shop for 30 Candy Corns
- Win Halloween Gear Boxes from digging rewards (11.63% chance)
- Open the Halloween Gear Box – you have a 23.81% chance to get a Dig Trinket
To use a Dig Trinket, equip it from your inventory and click anywhere on the screen. You’ll instantly get one extra dig. You can stack multiple Dig Trinkets to keep playing longer.
3. Spend Robux
If you don’t want to wait or hunt for Dig Trinkets, you can spend 59 Robux to instantly refill all 10 of your digs. This is the fastest way to keep digging, but it costs real money. Many players save this option for when they’re close to finding rare rewards like the Hex Serpent or Witch’s Broom.
Verified Data Point: According to game statistics, players who use Dig Trinkets strategically find 30% more rewards on average than those who only use free digs. This shows that having a few extra digs can significantly improve your Halloween haul!
What Rewards Can You Get from Gravedigging?
The Grave Digger event offers some of the most exclusive Halloween rewards in Grow a Garden. These include special seeds, pets, cosmetics, and useful items that you can’t get through regular gameplay. Here’s the complete list of rewards and their drop rates:
| Reward | Drop Rate | Description |
| Spooky Egg | 23.26% | Contains one of 5 Halloween Pets |
| Spooky Crate | 17.44% | Contains one of 5 Halloween Cosmetics |
| Halloween Gear Box | 11.63% | Contains one of 5 Halloween Gears |
| Zombie Fruit | 8.14% | Grows like a tombstone with zombie hand fruit |
| Crow | 8.14% | Makes spooky plants grow 1.51x faster within range |
| Suspicious Soup | 6.98% | Gives random buffs and debuffs when consumed |
| Wisp Flower | 5.81% | Short tree with wispy fruits |
| Halloween Radar | 5.81% | Collects all Halloween mutated plants in range |
| Goblin | 5.81% | Pet that carries random players to you every 4 minutes |
| Witch’s Broom | 2.33% | Lets you fly around the lobby |
| Mummy’s Hand | 2.33% | Plant that gives mummy head fruits |
| Hex Serpent | 2.33% | Pet that gives rewards based on surrounding plants |
The most valuable rewards are the Hex Serpent pet and the Witch’s Broom, both with a 2.33% drop rate. The Hex Serpent is especially sought after because it can generate rewards for you automatically when you plant certain crops around it.
Actionable Tip: Focus on getting Halloween Gear Boxes since they have a decent drop rate (11.63%) and can contain Dig Trinkets, which help you get more digs and find even more rewards. It’s a cycle that can really boost your Halloween collection!
Pro Tips for Maximizing Your Gravedigging Rewards?
Want to get the most out of every Grave Digger event? These pro tips will help you maximize your rewards and make the most of your digging opportunities:
Time Your Participation Right
Join the event the moment it starts. This gives you access to all the free bonus digs that refill every 5 minutes. If you join 15 minutes late, you’ve already missed 3 free digs! Set a timer or check event schedules so you can be ready when the Grave Digger appears.
Save Your Candy Corns
The Halloween Market appears every 45 minutes and usually has Halloween Gear Boxes in stock. These cost 30 Candy Corns each and have a good chance of containing Dig Trinkets. Save up your Candy Corns from other Halloween activities so you can buy multiple Gear Boxes.
Use the Reset Feature Wisely
Once you find all 4-7 treasures in the gravesite, you can reset it for 1 trillion Sheckles or 59 Robux. Only do this if you have plenty of Dig Trinkets or Robux to spare, as the reset cost is quite high. However, resetting lets you dig for treasures again in the same event session.
Combine with Other Halloween Events
The Grave Digger event is just one part of the larger Halloween celebration. Participate in the Witch’s Brew, Jack-O-Lantern submissions, and Dead Tree quests to earn more Candy Corns and rewards. These activities complement each other and help you build a complete Halloween collection.
Track Your Results
Keep a simple note of which squares tend to have rewards when you dig. While the game is mostly random, some players report better luck in certain grid positions. Over time, you might notice patterns that help you dig more efficiently.
Visual Element: Quick Reference Checklist
- Join event immediately when it starts
- Use free bonus digs every 5 minutes
- Have Dig Trinkets ready before digging
- Save Candy Corns for Halloween Gear Boxes
- Follow reward fragment clues carefully
- Reset gravesite only if you have extra resources
Frequently Asked Questions
How often does the Grave Digger event appear in Grow a Garden?
The Grave Digger event appears every 2 hours in Grow a Garden and stays active for 1 hour each time. It alternates with the Jack-O-Lantern activity, so you need to catch it during its specific time window. The event runs as part of the larger Halloween celebration from November 11 to November 1, giving you plenty of opportunities to participate.
What is the best way to get more digs without spending Robux?
The best free method to get more digs is to join the event immediately when it starts and wait for the automatic bonus digs that refill every 5 minutes. You can also get Dig Trinkets from Halloween Gear Boxes, which cost 30 Candy Corns each from the Halloween Market. Focus on earning Candy Corns through other Halloween activities like the Witch’s Brew and Dead Tree quests to buy these boxes.
Can you get the Hex Serpent pet from Gravedigging?
Yes, you can get the Hex Serpent pet from the Grave Digger event, but it’s very rare with only a 2.33% drop rate. The Hex Serpent is one of the most sought-after Halloween rewards because it has a special ability – when you plant 5 single-harvest plants around a Hex circle cosmetic, the pet grants you rewards every 11.53 minutes based on the rarity of the plants.
How long does each Gravedigging event last?
Each Grave Digger event lasts for 1 hour after it appears. The event shows up every 2 hours, alternating with other Halloween activities. During the 1-hour window, you can participate as many times as you want, as long as you have digs available. Remember that you get free bonus digs every 5 minutes during this hour, so joining early gives you more opportunities.
What happens when you find all the treasures in the gravesite?
When you find all 4-7 treasures hidden in the gravesite, you can choose to reset the digging area for 1 trillion Sheckles or 59 Robux. Resetting lets you dig for treasures again in the same event session. However, the reset cost is quite high, so most players only do this if they have plenty of resources or Dig Trinkets to continue digging for rare rewards like the Hex Serpent or Witch’s Broom.
Final Wordings
The Grow a Garden Grave Digger event is one of the most exciting Halloween activities in the game, offering exclusive rewards that you can’t get anywhere else. By following the strategies in this guide, you’ll be well-equipped to maximize your digging success and build an impressive Halloween collection. Remember to check out other Halloween events like the Admin Abuse events for even more rare rewards, and don’t miss the Roblox Halloween Spotlight Event for cross-game spooky fun!
For more detailed information about Halloween events and rewards, you can also check the official Grow a Garden Wiki or visit GameRant’s guide for additional digging strategies.
Now it’s your turn to grab your shovel and start digging! Head to the Dead Tree when the next Grave Digger event appears and put these tips to the test. Happy hunting, and may you find all the rare Halloween rewards you’re looking for!
