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Paperboy

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Also known as
ペーパーボーイ 페이퍼보이

Deliver newspapers to subscribers while vandalizing non-customers' homes, avoiding various street hazards.

Paperboy was originally released in arcades in 1984. The Sega Genesis version was released in 1991 by Tengen in North America.

About Paperboy

Paperboy is a game where the player takes on the role of a newspaper delivery person. The primary task involves successfully throwing papers to the correct houses.

This core activity is made challenging by a variety of moving hazards. These obstacles range from everyday nuisances like animals and vehicles to more unpredictable events such as severe weather.

A distinct secondary objective exists alongside the delivery route. Players are encouraged to cause property damage, but this is specifically directed at residences that are not on the delivery list.

Paperboy Screenshots

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Title screen
Options screen
Select a difficulty level. Hard levels have more obstacles and need more deliveries.
Throw the papers at the mailbox or at the doorstep to make a successful delivery
Run over by a car
The end of each level has a short obstacle course
With only a limited supply of papers at the start, you need to pick up more while cycling.
Paperboy's fan club at the end of each day.
You get an overview of all deliveries each day
Neglect your duties and get fired!
Highscores screen