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Paper Toss: World Tour Paper Toss: World Tour Paper Toss: World Tour is a causal video game for iPhone, iPod Touch developed by Backflip Studios and sequel to "Paper Toss". "Paper Toss: World Tour" is set in different locations around the world, and players are challenged to flick a piece of paper into a bin. There is wind meaning wind direction and wind speed have to be accounted for making the game more challenging. Players are scored on how many times they manage to toss the paper into the bin until they miss. There are online leaderboards and 8 different levels ranging in difficulty.