| Genre: | Arcade Game: Action |
| Publisher: | Encore |
| Cover Art Language: | English |
| Machine Compatibility: | BBC Model B, BBC Model B+, BBC Master 128, Acorn Electron |
| Release: | Professionally released on Cassette |
| Available For: | Acorn Electron, Amiga 500, Amstrad CPC464, Apple II, Apple IIGS, Atari ST, BBC Model B, Commodore 16, Commodore 64/128, Dreamcast (All Models), Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Color, Nintendo, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, Sega Game Gear, Sega Genesis, Sega Master System, Sega Mega Drive (EU Version), Sega Mega Drive (JP Version) & Spectrum 48K/128K/+2 |
| Compatible Emulators: | BeebEm (PC (Windows)) PcBBC (PC (MS-DOS)) Model B Emulator (PC (Windows)) Elkulator 1.0 (PC (Windows)) |
| Original Release Date: | 1st January 1987 |
| Features: | Speed Boost when combined with the Turbo Driver |
| Original Release Price: | £2.99 |
| Market Valuation: | £2.50 (How Is This Calculated?) |
| Item Weight: | 64g |
| Box Type: | Cassette Single Plastic Clear |
| Author(s): | Andy Williams |
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Contains Multiple Versions
This item contains versions of Paperboy for Acorn Electron and BBC Model B.
Paperboy
Acorn User
1st October 1987
The game is fun at first, but the more you play it, the more boring it becomes. Read Review
Electron User
1st June 1987
Ask to see a demo before you part with your cash... An annoying feature about losing a life is the fact that you are returned to the screen in turbo mode and the brakes don't work. Read Review
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Game Features
- Game Of The Year
- Sold over 100,000 worldwide
- Held a Gall-up chart position for over a year
- Arcade action at its best from ATARI
- One of the biggest selling games of all time
- Officially licenced Arcade Game
Pick up your old Push Bike, put on your peaked cap and imagine yourself braving the streets of an American suburb. Only superb riding skills and a steady throwing arm can get you through your seven day week of hilarious action. Avoid cars, workmen, drunkards and lawnmowers all out to obstruct you in your pursuit of excellence. Score points by delivering to all your usual customers, but you can get sneaky bonuses by breaking the windows of non-subscribers.
It's a difficult task but your employer believes that practice makes perfect and generously provides a practice track where you can score valuable extra points. Get ready for the ride of your life.
Game Controls
Z - Left, X - Right, * - Accelerate, ? - Brake, RETURN - Throw Paper
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Tape: CHAIN"" (RETURN)
Disc: SHIFT-BREAK
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A cheat for this game was included on the Cheat It Again Joe 2 compilation, released by Impact (Refer to the specific instructions on that compilation and match the cheat to the specific version. Note that emulated versions of the game may not work with this cheat).
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| Download | What It Contains |
|---|---|
 | A digital version of Paperboy suitable for BeebEm (PC (Windows)), PcBBC (PC (MS-DOS)), Model B Emulator (PC (Windows)), Elkulator 1.0 (PC (Windows)) |
 | A digital version of Paperboy suitable for BeebEm (PC (Windows)), PcBBC (PC (MS-DOS)), Model B Emulator (PC (Windows)), Elkulator 1.0 (PC (Windows)) |
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The 1 most recent sales for this item are as follows:
| Date Sold | Price Sold For | As Part Of Bundle | By User |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14th July 2020 | £1.99 | No | dave_e |
