Polaroids
There are a total of 177 polaroids that can be collected in the game. Unlocking them all rewards the achievement "It's Not What You Know...". To see which polaroids you have unlocked, go to Main Menu > Extras > Polaroids.
Most of the polaroids are automatically unlocked while playing through the campaign but some of them spawn on the ground in your prison during specific events (for example when a prisoner uses the phone in a yard). When you see a polaroid that has spawned, click on it to unlock it. If a polaroid is left for too long, a workman will throw it away and the polaroid won't spawn again until you restart the game.
Some of the polaroids are spawned by special prisoners with specific names. They can randomly appear in your next prisoner intake but you can also transfer them to your prison. To do a special transfer, load your prison and go to Main Menu > Extras > Names in the Game. Search for the prisoner in the list and select "Transfer". The prisoner will now arrive with the next intake. The polaroid will spawn when the prisoner enters his cell. If it doesn't spawn, restart the game and try again.
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AdulteryAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 1: Death Row.
AftermathAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 1: Death Row.
ChairAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 1: Death Row.
Church EntranceAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 1: Death Row.
Double MurderAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 1: Death Row.
EEGAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 2: Palermo.
EndAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 1: Death Row.
ExecutorAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 1: Death Row.
FlatlineAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
ForgivenessAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 1: Death Row.
GenpopAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 1: Death Row.
Gun CloseupAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 1: Death Row.
MurderAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 1: Death Row.
PriestAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 1: Death Row.
RegretAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 1: Death Row.
ShockAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 1: Death Row.
TimeAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 1: Death Row.
TransferAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 1: Death Row.
CrimesceneAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 2: Palermo.
Mafia 1Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 2: Palermo.
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Mafia 10Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 2: Palermo.
Mafia 11Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 2: Palermo.
Mafia 12Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 2: Palermo.
Mafia 13Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 2: Palermo.
Mafia 14Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 2: Palermo.
Mafia 15Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 2: Palermo.
Mafia 16Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 2: Palermo.
Mafia 17Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 2: Palermo.
Mafia 18Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 2: Palermo.
Mafia 19Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 2: Palermo.
Mafia 2Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
Mafia 20Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 2: Palermo.
Mafia 3Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 2: Palermo.
Mafia bAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 2: Palermo.
Mafia 4bAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
Mafia 5Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 2: Palermo.
Mafia 6Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 2: Palermo.
Mafia 7Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 3: G.A.B.O.S.
Mafia 8Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 2: Palermo.
Mafia 9Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 2: Palermo.
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Mafia CocaineAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
Mafia CrateAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 2: Palermo.
Mafia Don LungeAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
Mafia Don UnconciousAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 2: Palermo.
Mafia LectureAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
Mafia Nico ChestwoundAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 2: Palermo.
Mafia Purse DivorceAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 2: Palermo.
Breaking NewsAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 3: G.A.B.O.S.
Chap4 1Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
Chap4 10Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
Chap4 10bAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 3: G.A.B.O.S.
Chap4 11bAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
Chap4 12Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
Chap4 13Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 3: G.A.B.O.S.
Chap4 13bAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 3: G.A.B.O.S.
Chap4 14Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
Chap4 15Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
Chap4 Wallace BeatupAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
Chap4 2Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 3: G.A.B.O.S.
Chap4 3Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
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Chap4 4Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 3: G.A.B.O.S.
Chap4 5Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
Chap4 6Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
Chap4 7Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 3: G.A.B.O.S.
Chap4 8Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 3: G.A.B.O.S.
Chap4 9Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 3: G.A.B.O.S.
Chap4 AftermathAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
Chap4 Aftermath Split 1Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
Chap4 Aftermath Split 2Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
Chap4 Aftermath Split 3Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
Chap4 Arguing BenedictAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 3: G.A.B.O.S.
Chap4 Arguing WallaceAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 3: G.A.B.O.S.
Chap4 Benedict MobAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 3: G.A.B.O.S.
Chap4 File and GunAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 3: G.A.B.O.S.
Chap4 Gun 3 BulletsAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 3: G.A.B.O.S.
Chap4 Gun 4 BulletsAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 3: G.A.B.O.S.
Chap4 Gun 5 BulletsAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 3: G.A.B.O.S.
Chap4 Judge 1Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 3: G.A.B.O.S.
Chap4 Judge 2Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 3: G.A.B.O.S.
Chap4 Judge 3Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
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Chap4 Mysterious ManAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 3: G.A.B.O.S.
Chap4 NegotiatorAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 3: G.A.B.O.S.
Chap4 Removing BulletsAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 3: G.A.B.O.S.
Chap4 Roulette BenedictAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 3: G.A.B.O.S.
Chap4 Roulette Cop 1Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 3: G.A.B.O.S.
Chap4 Roulette Cop 2Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 3: G.A.B.O.S.
Chap4 Roulette Cop 2bAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 3: G.A.B.O.S.
Chap4 Roulette JanitorAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 3: G.A.B.O.S.
Chap4 Roulette Janitor BAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 3: G.A.B.O.S.
Chap4 Roulette Wallace 1Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 3: G.A.B.O.S.
Chap4 Roulette Wallace 2Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 3: G.A.B.O.S.
Chap4 Roulette Wallace 2BAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 3: G.A.B.O.S.
Chap4 Roulette Wallace 2CAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 3: G.A.B.O.S.
Chap4 Shape Charge 1Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
Chap4 Shape Charge 2Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
Chap4 Two BulletsAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 3: G.A.B.O.S.
Chap4 Wallace BeatupAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
Chap4 Wallace DeathAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
Chap4 Wallace Death 2Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 3: G.A.B.O.S.
Chap4 Wallace Lighting FolderAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 3: G.A.B.O.S.
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Chap4 Wallace ScaredAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 3: G.A.B.O.S.
Chap4 Wallace PRAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 3: G.A.B.O.S.
AlphaAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 4: Conviction.
Chap3 Angry MorganAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
Chap3 Bankrob 1Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 4: Conviction.
Chap3 Bankrob 2Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 4: Conviction.
Chap3 Bankrob 3Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
Chap3 Bankrob 4Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 4: Conviction.
Chap3 Bankrob 5Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 4: Conviction.
Chap3 Bankrob 6Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 4: Conviction.
Chap3 Benedict MugshotAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 3: G.A.B.O.S.
Chap3 Cowering RobbersAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 4: Conviction.
Chap3 End pt1Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 4: Conviction.
Chap3 End pt2Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
Chap3 End pt3Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 4: Conviction.
Chap3 Hurst and Morgan ShakeAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 4: Conviction.
Chap3 Jail 0Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
Chap3 Jail 1Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 4: Conviction.
Chap3 Jail 3Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 4: Conviction.
Chap3 Jail 4-1Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 4: Conviction.
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Chap3 Jail 4Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 4: Conviction.
Chap3 Kerry Baby PictureAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 4: Conviction.
Chap3 Kerry Crying BabyAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 4: Conviction.
Chap3 Kerry in LineAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
Chap3 Kerry VisitationAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
Chap3 Morgan MugshotAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 4: Conviction.
Chap3 RatAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 4: Conviction.
Chap3 SuicideAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
Chap5 Keane Searches BedAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
Chap5 Keane SmellingAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 4: Conviction.
Chap5 Morgan DrinkingAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 4: Conviction.
Chap5 Morgan NervousAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 4: Conviction.
Breaking-newsAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
Chap3 Jail 5Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
Chap3 Kerry Baby PictureAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
Chap5 ConstructionAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
Chap5 Family HuggingAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
Chap5 Kerry at doorAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
Chap5 Kerry at door oldAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
Chap5 Laurie at graveAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
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Morgan BusAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
Morgan BuzzerAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
Morgan Kerry HuggingAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
Morgan OutsideAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
Morgan ParoleAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
Morgan PhoneAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
Morgan Phone 2Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
Morgan SurpriseAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
ToddlerAutomatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
Chapter 7_1Automatically unlocks while playing Campaign 5: Bootstraps.
WardenSpawns in the warden's office. You can get this polaroid by starting campaign 2 and then go to the warden's office. The polaroid should be on the floor.
FightHas a chance of spawning when there is a fight in a yard. If you have issues getting this polaroid to spawn, try launching the game in safe mode.
JailbirdUnlocked by watching the credits after completing the last campaign. If you have issues with this polaroid, try opting into the 2018 version of the game. Right click on the game icon in your steam library and select "Properties...". Go to the tab "BETAS" and select "Prison Architect Anniversary - 2018 version" in the drop-down menu. If this option is not visible for you, go to your account settings and opt out of all beta programs first and then try again. After you have opted into the 2018 version, launch the 2018 version of the game and go to "Cutscenes" and select "17. Bootstraps / Credits". The polaroid should unlock after the credits are finished.
SolitarySpawns when you have a white prisoner in a solitary cell that has one bed. You can get this polaroid to spawn by starting campaign 4 and then punish prisoners with solitary. The polaroid should spawn when a white prisoner enters one of the solitary cells that has a bed.
Solitary 2Spawns when you have a black prisoner in a solitary cell that is empty. You can get this polaroid to spawn by starting campaign 4 and then punish prisoners with solitary. The polaroid should spawn when a black prisoner enters one of the empty solitary cells.
PhoneSpawns in a yard after a prisoner has used a phone. You can get this polaroid by starting campaign 2 and then go to the yard. The polaroid should be on the ground next to one of the phones.
KitchenHas a chance of spawning in a kitchen when cooks are preparing food.
CanteenHas a chance of spawning in a canteen when prisoners are eating.
JanitorHas a low chance of spawning on the floor after a janitor has cleaned it. This is one of the hardest polaroids to find since workmen often throw it away before you can see it. You can make it easier to find by firing all your workmen. The polaroid won't get thrown away when it spawns if you do not have any workmen.
Fight Aftermath 2Has a chance of spawning when a prisoner is healed by a doctor. If you have issues getting this polaroid to spawn, try launching the game in safe mode.
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Rec RoomHas a chance of spawning in a common room when prisoners are watching a small tv and using a pool table at the same time.
Chris SalijSpawned by special prisoner: Chris "MDMA
Colin NorthwaySpawned by special prisoner: Colin "'Sick Bastard'
Nikolas FederovichSpawned by special prisoner: Gabrieal "The Monk" Acknova
Richter McMannisSpawned by special prisoner: Richter "Dewey" McMannis
Sven AshnodSpawned by special prisoner: Sven "The Scandinavian Assassin" Ashnod
Adrian AwyoungSpawned by special prisoner: Adrian "Corporate Lackey" AwYoung
Harvey LodderSpawned by special prisoner: Harvey "Warden
Matthew RobertsonSpawned by special prisoner: Alpine "El Gibso
Pab HaringSpawned by special prisoner: Pab "Petite Machine" Haring
Karsten ThomasSpawned by special prisoner: Thomas "Workbench" Eaglebeak
Matthew LevesqueSpawned by special prisoner: Matthew "The Geek" Levesque"
Thomas ClarkSpawned by special prisoner: Tom "The Hammer
Brendan HenessySpawned by special prisoner: Brendan "Fawwks" Hennessy
Graham TysonSpawned by special prisoner: Graham "Phaid" Tyson
Fight AftermathUnlocks when starting the game.
WorkoutUnlocks when starting the game.
Source: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=822888680
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