Papuçja
Papuçja is a free Albanian game for your phone. You are the kid running from mom's flying slipper: slide your thumb left and right and see how many seconds you last.
How to play
- Open hajdeluaj.com/papuqja on your phone and tap LUAJ (play).
- Slide your thumb left and right anywhere on the screen. The kid follows your thumb.
- Dodge everything that is thrown at you. One hit and the round is over.
- At the end you get your verdict, for example: "Nëna të kapi në 12,4 sekonda" (mom caught you in 12.4 seconds). Then challenge your friends.
The game is in Albanian, but you don't need to read it to play.
What gets thrown, and when
- 0 sfrom start
Mom's slipper (papuçja)
Mom walks around the back of the room throwing slippers. She often aims where you are going, not where you are.
- 6 safter
The wooden spoon
Faster than the slipper and harder to see coming.
- 10 safter
Grandma's rolling pin (okllai)
Grandma comes in from the left and lobs her rolling pin. A circle on the floor shows where it will land.
- 15 safter
The neighbor at the window
She pops up and shouts "E PASHË!" (I saw it!). Mom answers by throwing three slippers at once, five after second 28. The neighbor comes back every 10 to 13 seconds.
- 20 safter
Mom loses it
"Nëna u xhindos": she throws faster and sometimes two slippers at once.
Ranks
Your rank depends on how many seconds you escaped mom.
| Seconds | Rank | In English |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 5 | Fillestar | Beginner |
| 5 – 10 | I shpejtë | Fast |
| 10 – 15 | Shumë i shpejtë | Very fast |
| 15 – 22 | Ninja | Ninja |
| 22 – 30 | Mjeshtër | Master |
| 30+ | Legjendë | Legend |
Tips
- Move in short steps. If you always run the same way, mom throws ahead of you.
- When the neighbor shows up, get away from the middle: the slippers come in three or five lanes at once, with gaps between them.
- For the rolling pin, don't look up. Watch the circle on the floor and step out of it.
- Sometimes mom throws two slippers, one on each side of you. Then stand still.
Frequently asked questions
Is Papuçja free?
Yes. Papuçja is free to play in your phone's browser, with no account and no download from the App Store or Google Play.
Do I need to speak Albanian to play?
No. The game's text and jokes are in Albanian, but playing only takes one thumb: slide left and right and dodge whatever is thrown at you.
Does Papuçja work offline?
Yes. After you open it once with an internet connection, the game is saved on your phone and opens without a connection, especially once you add it to your home screen.
How do I add Papuçja to my home screen?
On Android, tap SHTO NË EKRAN in the game, then Install. On iPhone, in Safari tap Share, choose Add to Home Screen, then Add. The game shows the steps with a short animation.
Which devices does Papuçja work on?
iPhone and Android, in Safari, Chrome and Samsung Internet. On a computer you can play with the left and right arrow keys.
What does papuçja mean, and is it the same as papuqja or papucja?
Papuçja means the slipper in Albanian: the house slipper an Albanian mom throws when you misbehave. Many people type without the letter ç, so the game is also found as papuqja or papucja. It is the same game, at hajdeluaj.com/papuqja.