Paper Boats Racing

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While certain horror stories may have you feeling a certain way about paper boats, you can look at the fun side of things like Paper Boats Racing. This is the ultimate boat racing competition of paper and wind that competes against the others for a place on the podium. The boats have already been constructed out of some very durable and aerodynamic paper, so they'll be relying on two things: Wind and their captain. You're to take the helm of your paper boat and lead it to victory over all the nearby bodies of water where the paper navy can be found.

About Paper Boats Racing

Making paper boats is a pastime that shares memory space with making paper planes, but this is all sea and some air. This game is about the racing of paper boats not just across a body of water but around a watery track. The challenge is that you must be consistent since one slip-up can cause your boat to fall so far behind that it can be nearly impossible to recover. You need to be calm and concentrated as you try to steer your boat ahead of the others, but crashing and bumping are both on the table, so be careful not to pick them up.

How to Play

Paper Boats Racing is a 2D top-down racing game about driving paper boats around using the keyboard.

Controls

W/Up Arrow - Accelerate
S/Down Arrow - Decelerate
A/Left Arrow - Turn Left
D/Right Arrow - Turn Right

The goal is to win all of the boat races so that you can prove that you have the best paper boat. All tracks will require you to complete several laps to finish the race. The better your position, the more stars you'll earn for the level.

Before you begin, you can help your boat stand out by picking a color and then moving on to select any level that you've already unlocked. When you choose a level, you'll spawn at the starting line alongside several other boats. After a countdown, the race will start, and you'll need to sail fast. As you go around the course, you can find lightning bolt pickups that will give you a temporary burst of speed. Keep going around the course to complete laps, and once you've crossed the finish line for the final one, the race will end.

Tips and Tricks

Since there are no stats or upgrades to consider, every single boat is the same save for their color, so it all comes down to control. Lightning bolts are rare, which means you need to rely on skill and movement. Hug the inside of the course as much as possible, and do your best to avoid bumping. Don't risk breaking your streak by going for a lightning bolt in an awkward location.