Paper Toss

How to Play

• Throw from the bottom of the screen into the bin; landing in the bin adds 1 to your streak.
• The fan's wind pushes the ball sideways. The arrow at the top shows its direction and strength, and it changes after every throw.
• Every five baskets, the bin moves further back: 2.2 m, then 3.2 m, then 4.2 m. The wind can also get stronger as your streak grows.
• A throw that lands anywhere but in the bin ends the game; your streak is your score.

Strategy and Tips

• Aim into the wind: if the arrow points right, throw a little to the left and let the wind carry the ball back.
• Stronger wind needs more offset; at the far distance the ball is in the air longer, so wind matters even more.
• Keep your power consistent for each distance. Once you find the right charge or flick, only adjust the aim.
• Brushing the rim bounces the ball out, so aim for the middle of the bin, not the near edge.

Controls

Press on the game, flick upward toward the bin, and release. The direction of the flick sets your aim, and its length and speed set the power. With a keyboard, aim with the left and right arrows (or A and D), hold Space to charge power, and release to throw.

Background

Paper Toss was one of the first viral phone games, released in 2009 for early smartphones and played in offices everywhere. It captured the universal habit of turning a wastepaper basket into a hoop, with the added twist of an office fan.