Paperboy (USA, Europe)

Play the legendary Paperboy arcade game on Atari Lynx! Deliver newspapers, dodge obstacles, and master the streets in this nostalgic retro gaming classic. Fun and challenging!

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 sneakers of a fearless paper delivery kid navigating suburban streets on a bicycle. Your mission: deliver newspapers to subscribers while dodging obstacles, causing mischief at non-subscriber homes, and surviving hazards like rogue lawnmowers, breakdancers, and even the Grim Reaper. With its quirky humor and addictive gameplay, it captures the chaotic charm of a paper route gone wild.

Game Features

Dynamic Delivery Action: Toss newspapers at subscriber mailboxes while avoiding property damage
Hazard-Filled Streets: Navigate obstacles like potholes, construction sites, and aggressive dogs
Subscriber Management: Keep customers happy to maintain your route – anger them and they cancel!
Destructive Bonuses: Earn points by vandalizing non-subscriber homes with "special deliveries"
Progressive Difficulty: Survive a full week (Monday-Sunday) across increasingly chaotic neighborhoods
Signature Visuals: Colorful, exaggerated suburban environments with playful sprite animations

How to Play Paperboy (USA, Europe)?

  1. Movement: Use arrow keys to steer your bicycle left/right and avoid obstacles
  2. Aiming: Press UP/DOWN arrow keys to adjust throwing trajectory