Quick Scoop

To throw an item in Stealing Gnomes , the usual Roblox control is to select the item, then press Backspace on PC so it drops or throws onto the ground. In this game-style, some items may also be meant to be tossed out a window or placed in a task area rather than “thrown” in the normal sense.

How it works

  • On PC or Mac, hold or select the item first, then press Backspace.
  • On Xbox, the drop action is typically B when the item is in hand.
  • On mobile, dropping items often is not supported, depending on the game and device.

In Stealing Gnomes

  • If the item won’t throw, the game may have disabled dropping for that object.
  • Some tasks in this kind of game ask you to throw items out a window or into specific spots, so try carrying the item to an open window or the objective area first.
  • If you’re trying to complete a task, the object may need to be placed or flung in a very specific way instead of simply dropped anywhere.

Troubleshooting

  • Make sure the item is actually equipped in your hotbar before pressing Backspace.
  • Try another item, since some props can’t be dropped at all.
  • If you’re on mobile, switching to PC is often the only reliable way to drop items.

TL;DR: On PC, equip the item and press Backspace ; if it doesn’t work, the game likely blocks throwing that item, or you may need to toss it through a window/objective area instead.