Papers Please

A game about migration and border control.

Duration: 20+ min
Number of players: 1
Material: Computer / tablet / mobile
Link: https://papersplea.se/

Short description

Play as a border inspector in the fictional country of Arzotska and make decisions about who to let in your country, and who won’t get in.

Educational Value

  • Decision making based on people’s lives.
  • Awareness of and discussion about migration issues.
  • This games touches the empathy of players.

Recommendation for use

  • This game plays easy on tablet and phone.
  • The game is a fictional situation and needs translating into real world questions.
  • Since there is no tutorial and in-game help, the game can be a difficult game to play.

Tips and tricks

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