Paperboy (USA, Europe)

What is Paperboy (USA, Europe)?

Paperboy (USA, Europe) is a cult-classic arcade-style game originally released for the Atari Lynx handheld system. You step into the shoes of a fearless paper delivery kid navigating suburban streets on a bicycle. Your mission? Deliver newspapers to subscribers while dodging obstacles, outmaneuvering hazards like rogue lawnmowers, aggressive dogs, and reckless drivers. Set across seven increasingly chaotic days, the game blends precision throwing with chaotic obstacle avoidance in a uniquely challenging experience.

Game Features

• Dynamic Neighborhoods: Ride through distinct suburban routes with unpredictable hazards and interactive environments
• Precision Throwing: Aim newspapers at mailboxes or doorsteps to satisfy subscribers – miss targets and lose customers!
• Destructive Fun: Smash windows, disrupt yard sales, and knock over obstacles with well-aimed throws
• Progressive Difficulty: Survive Monday through Sunday with escalating challenges and enemy spawns
• Risk vs Reward: Balance timely deliveries with avoiding disasters – one crash ends your run!
• Signature Obstacles: Battle breakdancers, tornadoes, runaway shopping carts, and grim reapers

How to Play Paperboy (USA, Europe)?

1. Movement: Use arrow keys to steer your bike left/right and control your position on the road/sidewalk. Press DOWN to brake.
2. Newspaper Throwing: Press Z key (Button A) to throw papers at subscriber houses or destructive targets. Time throws carefully – papers are limited!
3. Turbo Boost: Hold X key (Button B) for a temporary speed burst to escape threats or make tight deliveries.
4. Delivery Strategy: Aim for highlighted subscriber mailboxes (marked with icons). Avoid non-subscribers – hitting their property angers them!
5. Hazard Avoidance: Steer clear of obstacles like potholes, sewer grates, and enemies. Crashing into any hazard ends your day immediately.
6. Daily Goals: Complete each day by delivering to at least 50% of subscribers. Survive all seven days to win!

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I miss a subscriber’s house?
Missing deliveries reduces your subscriber count. If you lose too many customers, you’ll face game over even if you survive the day.

Can I attack enemies directly?
Yes! Throw newspapers at breakdancers, dogs, or thieves to temporarily disable them. Some enemies (like the grim reaper) can’t be stopped – just avoid them.

Do obstacles change between days?
Absolutely. Each day introduces new hazards and environmental chaos. Sundays feature the toughest challenges, including speeding cars and supernatural surprises.