Play Paperboy on GB Online

Paperboy on the Game Boy came out in 1990, a portable version of the arcade game developed by Atari Games. It was one of those straightforward, quirky titles that felt right at home on the small screen, a simple concept executed with enough charm to stand out among the platform's early library.

You control a paperboy on a bicycle, pedaling down a suburban street and trying to deliver newspapers to your subscribers. The main goal is to hit the correct porches with your papers while avoiding obstacles like skateboarders, cars, and rogue lawnmowers; you can also cause a little mischief by breaking windows or trashing the yards of non-subscribers. The game progresses screen by screen, with each day presenting a new route and escalating difficulty as obstacles become more frequent and aggressive. It feels frantic and a little absurd, a test of aim and timing where every successful throw or narrow dodge brings a small rush of satisfaction.