In the sprawling, user-generated universe of Roblox, certain mini-games capture the imagination with their simple, addictive mechanics. One such game is — a simulation where players command an excavator, drill through layers of earth, and compete to reach the deepest depths or the fictional "other side of the world."

Here is the technical reality of Roblox game development: Roblox uses a client-server model. Your computer (the client) shows you the pretty graphics. The Roblox server stores the real data—your points, depth, and upgrades.

Like many competitive Roblox experiences, players are constantly searching for an edge. A search query that has exploded in popularity over the last six months is: