Big Dig · Permit calculator
Add only the district permits you still need, subtract current cash and see the funding gap. Story gates remain separate.
Full-game reference · reviewed October 20, 2026 · six officially listed languages.
Check only unpaid permits. This is a price sum, not a route prerequisite solver. Midwest/East keys, story events, research, rooms and upgrades are not included. After a contract, update both your cash and permit selections.
Compare 15 dig sites and the separate finale entry: permit prices, region gates, artifact pools and special finds.
Contracts & resetsWhat the two major progression agreements take away and what remains, plus a practical pre-reset checklist.
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Game artwork: Dan Schumacher / Hjalte Tagmose. Independent fan guide; not an official game website.