ENDINGS (3)

Guide to unlocking all 3 endings in Papers, Please. Learn how to avoid bad outcomes and achieve the best results on Day 15 and beyond.

Alright, let's talk about how to wrap up your time as an immigration inspector in Papers, Please. There are a few different ways your story can end, and some are definitely better than others. We'll focus on getting you to the good ones and avoiding the bad ones, especially around Day 15.

Understanding Ending Triggers

One key thing to know is how certain actions can lock you into specific endings. For instance, if you deny entry to Stepheni Graire and you've previously accepted a bribe (either 1000 or 2000 credits), you're set to get Ending 4, which is a pretty rough one, right at the start of Day 15. So, keep track of those bribes and who you're letting through!

Day 15: The Bomb Scare

Day 15 kicks off with a bit of a shock. While there aren't any new rule changes, the second person to approach your booth will drop a bomb on your desk! Don't panic, though. Calensk will step in as the third entrant and tell you to disarm it. This is a crucial moment.

Disarming the Bomb: A Step-by-Step

Here's exactly what you need to do:

1. Get the Bomb Ready: First, you need to move the bomb from the desk over to your documents view. Just click and drag it there.
2. Open It Up: Once it's in the documents view, click on the four screws you see on top. This will remove the panel.
3. Cut the Wires: Now you'll see four colored wires in the middle. You need to trace each wire back to its corresponding numbered box (1 through 4). The order is critical: cut the wire for box 1, then box 2, then box 3, and finally box 4.

Warning: If you take too long to cut the wires, or if you cut them in the wrong order, the bomb will detonate. This won't give you a proper ending; instead, you'll be sent straight back to the title screen, meaning you'll have to replay from an earlier point.

Other Day 15 Events

After the ninth entrant on Day 15, you might encounter randomly generated smugglers. These individuals often have invalid weights, and if you let them through, they can trigger a terrorist attack. Always be vigilant about potential terrorists to ensure you can keep processing people and earning money.