Dumb Ways to Die (application)

For the music video, see Dumb Ways to Die.

App icon
title screen

Dumb Ways to Die, or Dumb Ways to Die Original (alt title for Google Play only) is the app for Android/iOS based on the music video Dumb Ways to Die. This game is made by Metro Trains Melbourne in Australia. The game has many sequels and spinoffs, and the first of which was released on Android/iOS/Windows devices: Dumb Ways to Die 2: The Games.

The title is shortened as Dumb Ways due to the insufficient space for the text.

Description[]

You've seen the video - now the lives of those charmingly dumb characters are in your hands.
Enjoy 82 hilarious mini-games as you attempt to collect all the charmingly dumb characters for your train station, achieve high scores and unlock the famous music video that started it all.
Download the FREE game now to enjoy the new fun and remember, be safe around trains. A message from Metro.
GAMEPLAY
- Why is his hair on fire? Who cares, just RUN!
- Quickly wipe your screen free of puke
- Balance that wobbling glue eater
- Flick the piranhas out of range of those precious private parts
- Swat wasps before it's too late
- Best not invite that psycho killer inside
- Carefully remove forks from toasters
- Help self-taught pilots
- Get back from the edge of the platform you fools
- Have patience at level crossings
- No crossing the tracks! Not even for balloons!
- And who knew rattlesnakes were so picky about mustard?
Plus loads more!
PLUS
- Perfect your dumb-death prevention skills to unlock the full set of characters for your train station
- Earn your own local copy of the original video
- Create your own Dumb Ways character from loads of facial features, accessories and more!
Watch the original Webby and Cannes award-winning video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJNR2EpS0jw
— (source)

Characters featured in mini-games[]

These are characters and animals featured in this app:

Numpty
Hapless
Pillock
Dippy
Dummkopf (“Purchase Failed” screen as a skeleton and his own minigames)
Dimwit
Stupe (piloting a plane with ads for other games, as well as his own minigames)
Lax
Clod (at the end of the credits and his own minigames)
Doomed
Drug Dealer (Doomed's minigame)
Numskull (loading screen and her own minigames)
Bungle
Mishap
Dunce (life bar, pop-up messages, at train station, the pledge, and his own minigames)
Calamity (game pausing screen and her own minigames)
Ninny
Botch (app icon and his own minigames)
Doofus
Stumble
Bonehead (“Daily Challenge” screen and his own minigames)
Putz
Phoney
Klaus (limited-time Christmas minigames, as well as appearing at train station for a limited time)
Muttonhead (The Brake-up)
Phyllis (since the version 2.28.0)
Crash (Deck Disaster)
Knucklehead (only in success scene of Deck Disaster)
Zany (Slip, Slop, Slap)
Dumbbell (Slip, Slop, Slap)
Dingy (Slip, Slop, Slap)
Doofus' coach (drag and drop Sports Olympic minigame)
Munchies (Trick-Or-Threat minigame)

Animals[]

Bear (Hapless’s minigames)
Piranhas (Dippy’s minigames)
Rattlesnake (Mishap’s minigames)
Wasps (Doofus’s minigames)
Moose (Botch’s minigames)
Panda (in the minigames Opportunity Claws and Best Chest)
Porcupine (in the minigame Porcupine Pet)
Shark (in the minigames Board To Death and Surf’s Up)
Hare (in the minigames Hare Brained, Sugar Pill, Break An Egg, and Pet-A-Pet)
Octopus (in the minigame Cannon Crash)
Jellyfish (in the minigame Jellyfish Jumble)
Crocodile (in the minigame Crocodile Conundrum)

List of mini-games[]

See Dumb Ways to Die (application)/Minigames for the list of minigames in the app.

For the score list that mentions how many points the characters, minigames or items will unlock at, go to the Dumb Ways to Die (application)/App scores.

Build A Bean[]

Main article: Build A Bean

Build A Bean is a feature added in version 2.0.0, published at February 15, 2017.

This feature allows the player to customize their own bean with different types of hair, facial features, accessories and deaths. They can use it in-game as the life bar or as an iMessage Sticker. They may revert back to Dunce as the life bar after unchecking "Use in game" option.

Click here to check the prices each of parts.

Practice Mode[]

Practice Mode is a feature introduced in the version 2.3.0, published at June 5, 2017.

In this feature, players can select at least four minigames and play a game only within the selected minigames. At first, the player only has a few of the basic games to pick, but can buy other games they want ranging for 1000-3000 coins.

As of version 36.0.4, this mode is currently not available.

Update notes[]

The following update notes were taken from the official update notes for the app. Please do not change the original contents of the notes other than those under the "Details" section.

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version 1.0 (May 6, 2013)

Known to have no update notes

Details

12 minigames were released for Numpty, Lax, Calamity, Dippy, Doofus, Clod, Dummkopf, Stupe, Stumble, Bonehead, Putz and Mishap. The minigames were named in the later update as shown as the below:
- HOT HEAD
- THROW UP CLEAN UP
- STAND FIRM
- PIRANHA PLUNGE
- WASP SWAT
- OPPORTUNITY CLAWS
- FORK FOLLY
- FLAPPY STUPE
- BEHIND THE LINE
- SPELLING BEAN
- BALLOON BAFFOON
- TUBE SNAKE

version 1.1 (May 16, 2013)

Take the Don't Do Dumb Stuff Around Trains pledge
The plane game can now be turned off. If you have trouble with this one just unselect it on the options screen and it won't appear when you're playing.
Bug fixes
Secret psycho!

Details

The player can now take a pledge to be safe around trains.
The minigame Flappy Stupe can now be disabled through the settings, in case the player didn't have a mic to play the minigame.
The mini game Opportunity Claws was added in this update.

version 1.3 (Aug 1, 2013)

Now with 3 new mini-games, featuring more of your favourite characters from the clip:

Poke a stick at a grizzly bear
Dress up like a moose in hunting season
I wonder what that red button does?

Details

3 mini games were released for Hapless, Botch and Ninny. The minigames were named in the later update as shown as the below:
- DUCK DUCK BEAR
- HUNTING SEASON
- RED BUTTON BONANZA

version 1.4 (Sep 17, 2013)

Moose and Puke mini-games are slightly easier now.

Details

Botch and Lax's minigames have been modified to be easier than before.

version 1.6 (Aug 8, 2014)

Three exciting new mini-games!

SPACEMAN SPLAT - Our simple-minded spaceman has decided to remove his helmet. Help him put it back on before it’s too late!
MIND THE GAP - Help our safety challenged friends board the train. Be sure to mind the gap by jumping at exactly the right time.
DO YOUR OWN ELECTRICAL WORK - Play amateur electrician as you attempt to connect wires across the screen. Choose wisely, otherwise it’s all over!

Details

3 minigames were released for Numskull, Phoney and Dimwit. Dimwit's minigame was renamed in the later update to be "POWER CORD".

version 1.7 (Oct 19, 2016)

Four more Dumb Ways to Die characters have come out of hiding and star in all new mini-games!

DO OR DRY – Slow-witted Bungle is hiding in a clothes dryer but someone’s started the machine! Stop the machine before it’s too late!
BAT ATTACK – Help Doomed avoid the drug dealer’s wrath after scratching his brand new car.
KILL PILL – Make sure Pillock picks the right bottle of medicine or suffer the consequences.
KIDNEY BEAN – Dunce sold his kidneys on the internet for extra cash. Stitch him up before he bleeds to death!
iMessage Stickers: Get eight free stickers of your favourite dim-witted friends.
Mini-game tweaks, bug fixes and performance enhancements.

Details

4 minigames were released for Bungle, Doomed, Pillock, and Dunce.

Version 1.8.0 (Dec 7, 2016)

Our Beans have discovered even more dumb ways to die in four new mini-games!

HAIR RESCUE – Numpty’s fiery hair has spread to the rest of the building. Bounce him to safety with the trampoline.
ELECTRO-CUTE – Keep appliances from electrocuting Dummkopf while he’s doing the dishes.
CROSSING CATASTROPHE – Make sure Bonehead drives safely at level crossings.
SNAKE SNACK – Mishap’s rattlesnake wants to eat something new. Make sure it’s the bacon!
iMessage Sticker Store: Earn coins by playing the game and spend them on brand new stickers of your favourite dim-witted friends.
Ad Removal: Disable popup ads with this highly-requested feature.
Mini-game tweaks, bug fixes and performance enhancements.

Details

4 minigames were released for Numpty, Dummkopf, Bonehead, and Mishap.

version 2.0.0 (Feb 15, 2017)

Our friends have discovered even more Dumb Ways to Die in three new mini-games!

WIRE FIRE – Dimwit is doing his own electrical work again. Rotate the wires to complete the circuit and help him avoid a fiery death.
PEDESTRIAN PERIL – Make sure Stumble crosses the tracks safely at a pedestrian crossing or watch him get run over by a speeding train.
BUTTON BLAST – Ninny’s been put in charge launching the fireworks. Beautiful lightshow or the end of the world?
Build-A-Bean: Customize your very own Dumb Ways character and send as an iMessage sticker.

Details

3 minigames were released for Dimwit, Stumble and Ninny.
The player can customize their own bean with all kinds of accessories. The bean can be used as a bar of lives in the game, or an iMessage sticker. Some accessory items including the bean's deaths can be purchased with coins.

version 2.1.0 (Mar 22, 2017)

Our friends have discovered even more Dumb Ways to Die in three new mini-games!

CACTUS CRASH – Help Stupe navigate his prickly predicament.
LEAKY LANDLUBBER – Dippy’s boat has sprung a leak!
TIP TOE TAP – Tap to make Hapless sneak by the sleeping bear.

Details

3 minigames were released for Stupe, Dippy and Hapless.

version 2.2.0 (Apr 26, 2017)

Our friends have discovered even more dumb ways to die in three new mini-games!

WASP TOSS – Dopey Doofus is playing with a wasp nest. Don’t let it hit the ground!
ROCKY RUN – It’s a beautiful day for a ride in the forest, but obstacles can ruin this lovely outing for Botch and his moose!
FOOD FRIGHT – Choose the right food item or suffer messy consequences!
Build-A-Bean: More options to customize your Dumb Ways character for use in-game and with iMessage.
More iMessage Stickers: Your favourite dim-witted friends are here for you to collect.

Details

3 minigames were released for Doofus, Botch and Lax.

version 2.3.0(Jun 7, 2017)

Our friends have discovered even more dumb ways to die in three new mini-games!

GLUE SCREW – Calamity really likes to eat super glue. Screw down the cap to prevent her tragic end.
PSYCHO SEARCH – Clod is hiding in the dark waiting to give you a nasty surprise. Find him before he finds you.
SMASHTEROIDS – Destroy all the asteroids before they crash into Numskull and turn her into goo.
Minigame Practice: Having trouble with a specific minigame? Use coins to purchase your favourite minigames and practice as often as you want.
Build-A-Bean: More options to customize your Dumb Ways character for use in-game and with iMessage.

Details

3 minigames were released for Calamity, Clod, and Numskull.

version 2.4.0 (Jul 19, 2017)

Our friends have discovered even more Dumb Ways to Die in three new mini-games!

DIAL TRIAL – Bungle’s hidden in the dryer again. Turn it off before it’s too late!
TRASH DASH – Doomed is running away from the drug dealer’s ride. Avoid the obstacles for a safe escape.
DUMB DOSAGE – Give Pillock the right amount of medicine or he’ll meet a tragic end.
Build-A-Bean: More options to customize your Dumb Ways character for use in-game and with iMessage.

Details

3 minigames were released for Bungle, Doomed and Pillock.
Pillock's minigame was renamed in the later update to be "SOLUTION SOLUTION".

version 2.5.0 (Sep 6, 2017)

Our friends have discovered even more Dumb Ways to Die with two new mini-games and the all-new daily challenges!

ORGAN-IZE – Dunce is undergoing major surgery. Put his body parts back in the right places before it’s too late!
BIRD BLUNDER – Putz is peacefully floating through the sky - don’t let birds ruin his flight!
New Daily Challenges: Come back every day to complete a set of mini-games to earn rewards.
Build-A-Bean: More options for use in-game and with iMessage.

Details

2 minigames were released for Dunce and Putz.

version 2.6.0 (Sep 13, 2017)

Ahoy! Our mateys ‘ave discovered even more Dumb Ways to Die in a trio of swashbuckling new mini-games!

BEST CHEST – Shiver me timbers! Keep yer one good eye on the shufflin’ chests and claim the booty while steerin’ clear o’ the dreaded Clod!
CANNON CRASH – Yarr! Stupe gets a crash course on flyin’ the ole-fashioned way. Keep ‘im from hittin’ the water!
BOARD TO DEATH – Walk the plank, Dippy! …but don’t fall in, lest ye wind up as shark bait!

version 2.7.0 (Oct 19, 2017)

Our FIENDS have discovered even more Dumb Ways to Die in three SPOOKTACULAR Halloween mini-games!

NAILED IT! ^[sic] – It’s an undead infestation! Your GHOUL is to hammer in the barricade before Dimwit becomes zombie food!
CANDY CATCH – Move Hapless’ pail to catch the falling sweets …or suffer a GRIZZLY murder!
MUCH ABREW – Help Ninny concoct the perfect potion! But be careful – the wrong ingredients are a recipe for disaster!

Details

Dimwit's minigame was renamed in the later update to be "NAILED IT"

version 2.8.0 (Dec 21, 2017)

Ho ho ho! Our friends have discovered even more Dumb Ways to Die in three new festive mini-games!

SNOW PROBLEM – Doofus is building a snowman! Roll the snowball to a respectable size to avoid any accidents.
CLAUS-TROPHOBIA – Looks like Santa’s had a few too many cookies this year. Help him leap from the chimney or he’ll get stuck there – forever!
CHAM-PAIN – Tilt to keep Dunce from falling over while he prepares for the New Years Countdown!

Details

The minigames for Klaus and Dunce were renamed in the later update as shown as the below:
- KLAUSTROPHOBIA
- CHAMPAIN

version 2.9.0 (Feb 8, 2018)

Love is in the air! Our friends have discovered even more romantically Dumb Ways to Die in three new mini-games!

HEARTS AND CRAFTS – Calamity is working her heart out on a set of beautiful new crafts. Keep her hand steady to make sure she doesn’t get too cut up about it.
THE BRAKE-UP – The most romantic lookout in the city is also the most dangerous. Help Bonehead brake his car before his car breaks him.
DEATH IS LIKE A BOX OF CHOCOLATES – Fill Mishap’s box with chocolate, and fast – his cold-blooded friend is growing impatient…

version 2.9.1 (Mar 29, 2018)

Winter is finally over! Spring into action with three all-new Dumb Ways to Die mini-games!

BREAK AN EGG – It’s an egg-and-spoon race, and Numpty’s gunning for first place! Will he fry the competition or wind up with egg on his face?
HARE-BRAINED ^[sic] – Botch is on the hunt for a new friend! Find him a buddy before poachers find HIM!
SCRAMBLED EGGS – Help Lax find hidden eggs! But be careful – some of those eggs have been there since last year…

Details

Botch's minigame was renamed in the later update to be "HARE BRAINED"

2.9.2 (May 12, 2018)

Bug fixes
Performance improvements

2.9.3 (Dec 3, 2018)

It’s finally summer… if you live in Australia! Turn up the heat with three all-new Dumb Ways to Die mini-games!

SURF’S UP – It’s surfing season! Can Stumble jump the shark, or will the shark jump him?
FLIPPING OUT – Dummkopf is holding his first-ever summer barbecue! Flip the patties before they catch fire or it might also be his last.
DUMB, SET, SPIKE – Help Doomed return some volleyballs and win the championship! Just be careful – I heard that someone’s looking to flatten the competition…

Details

Dummkopf's minigame was renamed in the later update to be "FLIPPIN' OUT".

2.9.4 (Dec 20, 2018)

Ho ho ho! Our friends have discovered even more Dumb Ways to Die in three all-new festive mini-games!

DEATH THE HALLS – Holiday season means it’s time to put up lights! Too bad Dimwit didn’t think to screw in bulbs before turning them on…
DUMB DUNK – If there’s one thing a rattlesnake hates, it’s dry cookies. Help Mishap dunk them all in milk before his pet gets other ideas!
STACK ATTACK – Klaus needs help loading presents onto his sleigh! Stack them neatly or they’ll fall over and crush him!
PLUS – Last year’s Holiday games make a return!

2.9.5 (Jan 31, 2019)

It’s the most romantic time of the year! Our friends have discovered even more lovingly Dumb Ways to Die in three new Valentine’s Day mini-games!

LOVES MEAT, LOVES MEAT NOT – There’s nothing dangerous about pulling flower petals… unless you’re waist-high in piranha-infested waters. Did Dippy not get the message?
HOT DATE – Help Dunce light candles in time for his romantic dinner. Just make sure he watches his step or the night will go up in flames!
BUSHWHACKED! – Clod has a new hobby: growing beautiful red roses! Unfortunately, he’s gotten a bit deep into the weeds with it, so help him claw his way out!

2.9.6 (Mar 7, 2019)

Dumb Ways to Die is on the move! Our busy friends have discovered even more Dumb Ways to Die in three new travel-themed mini-games!

SUPER STOKED – Putz has found himself in charge of a massive steam engine. Help him keep his locomotive chugging along – but don’t add too much coal!
FAR-OFF LANDS – Someday, Stupe will understand that you shouldn’t try to land a plane upside down. Until that day comes, right his plane so that he lands upright!
FINAL ROUND – Bonehead doesn’t know much about roundabouts; he’s driving the complete opposite way! Steer clear of the other cars, or Bonehead’s holiday will take a turn for the worse!

2.9.7 (Apr 11, 2019)

Easter is just around the corner, so spring into action with three all-new Dumb Ways to Die mini-games!

DUMB WAYS TO DYE – Bungle is determined to win this year’s egg-painting contest, even if it kills him! Help bring his vision to life or it may result in his death!
PET-A-PET – Pet the bunnies as they pop out of the machine. Careful, though – we’ve gotten a few complaints about sharp teeth…
SUGAR PILL – Pillock is out Easter egg hunting! Fill his basket with sweet treats, but watch out; not everything on the ground is safe to eat!

2.10.0 (May 23, 2019)

Who doesn’t love a trip to the zoo? Join your favorite Dumb Ways to Die characters in three all-new animal-themed mini-games!

HIPPO HOP – Putz needs to cross a river, but he never learned to swim! So, instead, he’s taking the safer route: hopping across on the backs of slippery hippos.
PORCUPINE PET – It looks like Stumble wants to take a stab at petting some porcupines. Don’t let him pet the angry ones lest they take a stab at HIM!
HUGE MISSED STEAK – The selfless Hapless is determined to feed some hungry bears. Throw steaks into their mouths before Hapless becomes lunch himself!

2.11.0 (Jun 30, 2019)

Pack your bags: Dumb Ways to Die is headed to Europe! Our friends abroad have discovered three more Dumb Ways to Die in three all-new mini-games!

SPAIN IN THE BUTT – Numpty finds himself in Spain to participate in the running of the bulls. Help him steer clear of steers!
THE “I FALL” TOWER – The Eiffel tower is completely safe – so long as you take the stairs or lift. Stumble is instead climbing the side of the tower. Don’t be like Stumble.
LEANING TOWER OR PIZZA –Doofus is posing for a classic Pisa photo before a classic Pizza lunch. Keep the tower from flattening him like Pizza dough!

2.12.0 (Jul 31, 2019)

The European holiday continues! Our friends have discovered even MORE Dumb Ways to Die abroad in three all-new mini-games!

VICIOUS CYCLE – In an attempt to whip himself into shape, Putz has signed up for a bicycle race in the Belgian hillside. Will he make it home in time for some waffles, or will he end up getting pancaked?
GOD SAVE THE BEAN – Botch has decided to go skydiving in downtown London! He’s having trouble landing, so give him a hand lest he get too close to very different kind of hand…
LOUVRE AT FIRST SIGHT – Strapped for cash, Dunce does what any sane person would do: try to steal art from the Louvre. Steer him away from the security lasers or he may end up painting the museum red!

2.13.0 (Sep 27, 2019)

Updated menu layout!
Bug fixes and gameplay improvements just for you!

2.14.0 (Oct 2, 2019)

Bug fixes and gameplay improvements just for you!

2.15.0 (Oct 4, 2019)

Bug fixes and gameplay improvements just for you!

2.16.0 (Oct 10, 2019)

More bug fixes and gameplay improvements just for you!

2.17.0 (Oct 18, 2019)

Bug fixes and general gameplay improvements.

2.18.0 (Oct 29, 2019)

More bug fixes and gameplay improvements just for you!

2.19.0 (Nov 8, 2019)

Bug fixes and gameplay improvements just for you.

2.20.0 (Nov 29, 2019)

Happy Holidays!!

Seasonal Advent Calendar with daily rewards to unlock!
General bug fixes and performance improvements just for you!

2.21.0 (Jan 24, 2020)

Pack your suitcase and get ready to sightsee as the Beans begin their travels around the Globe!

3 Brand new Minigames :
- JELLYFISH JUMBLE - Avoid deadly jellyfish in Australia!
- MISTAKE MOUNTAIN - Climb Mount Dumbmore in America!
- CROCODILE CONUNDRUM - Outrun exotic animals in India!
Come back soon to see where the Beans are heading next!

2.22.0 (Jan 30, 2020)

Pack your suitcase and get ready to sightsee as the Beans begin their travels around the Globe!

3 Brand new Minigames:
- JELLYFISH JUMBLE - Avoid deadly jellyfish in Australia!
- MISTAKE MOUNTAIN - Climb Mount Dumbmore in America!
- CROCODILE CONUNDRUM - Outrun exotic animals in India!
Come back soon to see where the Beans are heading next!

2.23.0 (Feb 14, 2020)

General bug fixes and performance improvements just for you!

2.24.0 (Mar 5, 2020)

We've landed in Ireland for the new St. Patrick's Day update!

3 new minigames just for you with leprechauns, rainbows and pots of gold too!
PLUCK YOUR LUCK
FOOL'S GOLD
SWIPE O' THE IRISH
Come back soon to see where the beans are traveling to next!

2.25.0 (Mar 6, 2020)

We've landed in Ireland for the new St. Patrick's Day update!

3 new minigames just for you with leprechauns, rainbows and pots of gold too!
PLUCK YOUR LUCK
FOOL'S GOLD
SWIPE O' THE IRISH
Plus more gameplay and performance improvements just for you!
Come back soon to see where the beans are traveling to next!

2.26.0 (Apr 9, 2020)

Next stop, Easter Island!

Enjoy your favorite Easter minigames!
With Rabbit Ears to wear, and Egg and Spoon races, join the Dumb Ways journey for all your favorite places!
Come back soon to see where the beans are traveling to next!

2.27.0 (May 1, 2020)

Enjoy the very best of the original and famous Dumb Ways to Die game!

Stay tuned to see where the beans are traveling to next!

2.28.0 (Jun 18, 2020)

Teach your bean to keep healthy and clean in the latest Dumb Ways to Die update!

Two BRAND NEW mini-games for you to play, to sneeze and shop in a very safe way!

SNOT FUNNY and PAPER PROBLEM

Stay tuned to see where the beans are travelling next!

33.0 (Jul 23, 2020)

Enjoy the very best of Dumb Ways to Die: Original with all your favorite minigames and beans!

What's New?

Bug fixes and performance improvements just for you!

33.1 (Sep 19, 2020)