Paperboy

Game Details:

In *Paperboy*, players have one week (Monday to Sunday) to maintain and expand their newspaper subscription business. The game takes place on a continuously scrolling suburban street where players must make deliveries on the move. Successfully delivering to subscribers earns a high score, while vandalizing the windows or property of non-subscribers also grants a "vandalism score." However, failing to deliver a paper to a subscriber will cause them to cancel their subscription the next day. The game's difficulty increases with each passing day, and the obstacles on the street become more frantic. After the route is finished, players enter an obstacle course for a timed challenge to earn bonus points.

Game Guide:

Delivery Techniques & Scoring:

When delivering papers, timing is key. The newspaper's trajectory is affected by your bike's speed, so it's recommended to slow down slightly as you approach a subscriber's house to improve accuracy. Tossing a paper into a Mailbox scores far more points than leaving it on the Doorstep. For houses that have canceled their subscription, you don't need to deliver a paper, but you can earn bonus points by breaking their windows or knocking over their decorations.

Avoiding Obstacles:

The most dangerous things on the street aren't the moving cars, but the random obstacles that appear suddenly.

• Manhole Covers & Curbs: Try to stay in the middle of the road while riding to avoid getting stuck on the curb or falling into an open manhole.
• Moving Targets: When you encounter skateboarders or dogs, you can try throwing a newspaper to temporarily knock them back or scare them away.
• Anticipating Vehicles: Cars follow a fixed path. Watch the top of the screen for their direction of approach and change lanes in advance.

Resource Management:

You have a limited number of newspapers. During the level, be sure to pick up the stacks of papers scattered on the roadside to replenish your ammo. Don't waste papers on non-subscriber areas, or you might find yourself in the awkward situation of running out of ammo when you encounter many subscribers later in the level. In the final level on Sunday, the obstacles will be at their most dense. It's recommended to adopt a "survival first, delivery second" strategy.