Dig This Las Vegas | Heavy-Equipment Playground
Kids Dig experiences from approximately $28
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Operate Real Heavy Equipment in Las Vegas
Dig This Las Vegas is an instructor-led heavy-equipment playground where children and adults can operate real excavators.
Each session starts with a safety and control orientation. Participants then climb into the selected machine and complete supervised digging, moving, backfilling, stacking, or equipment-control challenges.
Operators remain connected to an instructor through a wireless headset. No driver’s license or previous construction experience is required.
Dig This is a memorable choice for families, construction fans, birthdays, bachelor and bachelorette parties, corporate groups, and visitors seeking hands-on Las Vegas tours and attractions.
Dig This Vegas Details
- Attraction: Instructor-led operation of real construction equipment.
- Starting Price: Kids Dig tickets from approximately $28 through the linked offer.
- Available Experiences: Kids Dig, 6-Ton Excavator, and Big Dig Excavator.
- Experience Length: Approximately 15, 70, or 90 minutes, depending on the selected machine.
- Minimum Ages: Age 2 for Kids Dig, age 8 for the 6-Ton Excavator, and age 12 for the Big Dig Excavator.
- Instruction: Safety orientation, control training, and live instructor coaching are included.
- Experience Required: None.
- Driver’s License: Not required.
- Language: Operators must speak and understand English to follow live safety instructions.
- Footwear: Closed-toe shoes are required. Sandals and flip-flops are not permitted.
- Reservations: Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
- Spectators: Friends and family may watch from designated viewing areas.
- Location: South of the Las Vegas Strip near the M Resort area.
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Dig This Experience Options
Kids Dig Experience
From approximately $28 | 15 minutes | Ages 2 and older
Young operators use a real one-ton mini excavator to dig holes, move dirt, and complete supervised construction activities.
Children under 48 inches can operate with hands-on assistance from a parent or guardian. Each child under 48 inches requires a separate adult supervisor. Children at least 48 inches tall may operate independently under staff and adult supervision.
6-Ton Excavator Experience
From $215 | 70 minutes | Ages 8 and older
Participants learn to maneuver the hydraulic arm, dig trenches, backfill with the blade and bucket, and play Excavator Basketball.
Each participant operates a separate machine and remains in direct wireless communication with the instructor. The enclosed cab has air conditioning and heat.
Big Dig Excavator Experience
From $329 | 90 minutes | Ages 12 and older
The Big Dig places participants in a full-size excavator for larger challenges. Activities may include digging trenches, building dirt mounds, stacking large tires, and playing Excavator Basketball.
The session is reserved for one operator and cannot be divided between participants. The enclosed cab is climate-controlled.
What Is Included?
- Safety and equipment-control orientation
- Operating time in the machine selected during booking
- Continuous coaching from a trained instructor
- Wireless headset communication
- Construction challenges selected for the machine
- Climate-controlled cab on the larger excavators
- Access to designated spectator areas
Transportation, food, drinks, personal purchases, and gratuities are not included unless the selected ticket states otherwise.
Important Participation Requirements
- Closed-Toe Shoes: All operators must wear closed-toe shoes.
- English Comprehension: Operators must understand spoken English so they can follow immediate safety instructions.
- One Operator per Machine: The 6-Ton and Big Dig sessions cannot be shared.
- No Passengers: The larger machines have one operator seat and do not permit passengers.
- Children: Children must remain supervised throughout the visit.
- Outdoor Conditions: The operating yard contains dirt, dust, gravel, and unpaved surfaces.
Contact the attraction before booking if a mobility, hearing, communication, or medical condition could affect safe equipment operation.
Dig This Vegas Location
Dig This Heavy Equipment Playground is located south of the Las Vegas Strip, less than 20 minutes away under normal traffic conditions.
- Address: 800 W. Roban Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89044 (Map It)
- Transportation: Driving or rideshare is generally the easiest way to reach the attraction.
- Arrival: Follow the check-in time and entrance instructions in the ticket confirmation.
Guests using Uber or Lyft can review the Vegas4Locals Las Vegas Rideshare Guide before arranging transportation.
Dig This Vegas FAQ
Are these real construction machines?
Yes. Participants operate real excavators under instructor supervision rather than simulators or arcade machines.
Is previous equipment experience required?
No. Every experience includes safety and control instruction before operation begins.
Does an operator need a driver’s license?
No driver’s license or construction certification is required.
Can two people share one excavator session?
No. The 6-Ton and Big Dig experiences reserve one machine for one operator during the full session.
Can friends and family watch?
Yes. Spectators can watch and take photographs from designated viewing areas.
Can an adult ride with a child?
An adult can assist a child under 48 inches in the specially configured Kids Dig excavator. Passengers are not permitted in the larger machines.
What shoes are required?
Operators must wear closed-toe shoes. Sandals and flip-flops are not allowed.
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