Play Paparazzi Online

Paparazzi was an arcade game from 2004, published by Eidos Interactive. It came out during a time when arcades were still hanging on, offering quick, score-driven experiences that felt right at home next to light gun shooters and racing cabinets. The game didn't try to be anything more than what it was: a straightforward, slightly absurd take on celebrity photography.

You control a paparazzo navigating through various crowded locations, from red carpets to exclusive parties. Your goal is to snap photos of celebrities, each with their own behavior; some will flee from the camera, while others might actually stop to strike a pose. The core mechanics involve dodging obstacles like bouncers and weaving through groups of people to get the perfect shot. Scoring depends on factors like celebrity notoriety, photo composition, and avoiding security, though the exact calculations always felt a little unpredictable. The pacing is frantic, with a steady increase in difficulty as more obstacles appear and celebrities become harder to corner. It feels like a messy, chaotic race against time and angry bodyguards.