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Paper.io 2 Guide: Tips and Strategies to Win

Here are some tips to help you win more matches in Paper.io 2:

At the Start:
• Quickly claim as much of the center area as you can before other players. This gives you more room to maneuver later.
• Connect your shape from edge to edge to minimize exposed sides that other players can take over.
• Try to make your shape symmetrical and balanced – uneven shapes are harder to defend.

As the Game Progresses:
• Stay focused on expanding your shape by taking over uncovered sections of the map.
• Capture irregularly shaped areas left behind by other players.
• Attack from different sides to make opponents hesitate and expose more territory.
• Watch the map to identify choke points where you can cut off other players from expanding.
• Save boosts for strategic moments when you really need them.

When You’re Attacked:
• Quickly counterattack your attacker from another side before they can fully capture your shape.
• Split your shape into smaller segments to make it harder for opponents to consume all of you at once.
• Cut off parts of the map to restrict your attackers’ movement and force them into traps.
• Focus on just 1 or 2 opponents at a time – trying to defend against more will likely fail.

Other Strategies:
• Practice drawing smooth curves and sharp angles to control your shape precisely.
• Use arrows to flip your player dot when you get turned around and disoriented.
• Get in the habit of constantly checking the full map for opportunities and threats.
• The #1 cause of losing is getting too big – stay agile and nimble to avoid getting overwhelmed.
• Placemines strategically to stop opponents or reclaim lost territory.

Basically, claim the center, make a symmetrical shape, stay focused outward, counterattack swiftly, split into multiple shapes, cut off pieces of the map, identify choke points, and don’t get too big.