FORGERIES/SEALS

Don't let those tricky forgeries slip past! Learn how to spot fake Ministry of Admission and Labour seals on entry permits, access permits, and work passes in Papers, Please.

Alright, let's talk about forgeries, specifically those pesky seals on documents in Papers, Please. This is where things can get a little tricky, but once you know what to look for, you'll be spotting them like a pro.

Most of the time, you'll catch errors because they just don't match up with other info on a document. But starting around Day 11, you've gotta watch out for fake seals from the Ministry of Admission or the Ministry of Labour. These can show up on entry permits, access permits, and work passes. Sometimes, a seal might just be missing entirely, or you'll see the wrong ministry's seal on the wrong type of document – like a Ministry of Admission seal on a work pass, or vice-versa.

It's also possible to find a forged seal on a diplomatic document from the country the person is coming from. Keep an eye out for those!

When you need to give a Reason for Denial, you can point out these forgeries. Just open up your Rulebook, and check out the Regional Map – it's got a list of all the official seals. That's your go-to reference.

Some players like to use a cheatsheet image outside the game to help them check without using up precious time. You can find these on the Papers, Please wikia if that's your style.

A really helpful tip comes from a GameFAQs user named Larcen Tyler. He's got some great pointers for spotting forged documents:

• Entry Permits: The slash on these should always go from the upper-right to the bottom-left. Think of it as a forward slash. Also, remember that 'MOA' (Ministry of Admission) only appears on circular icons.
• Work Permits: For these, the hammer symbol ALWAYS points to the left.

Tips:

• Always double-check that the seal matches the document type and the originating country.
• Don't forget to consult your Rulebook's Regional Map if you're unsure.
• If a seal looks off, even slightly, it's usually best to deny the document and cite