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Does a Hole icon still block movement when a Board-Up token covers it?

The rulebook says this directly.

  • This War of Mine: The Board Game rulebook · Rulebook · Movement in the Shelter
  • BurgPerson · Community · 2018-03-13
  • Ektorrr · Community · 2022-03-09
  • Adrian0001 · Community · 2025-07-23disagrees
  • Shadrach · Community · 2017-10-21disagrees

Yes — a Hole blocks horizontal movement even after you place a Board-Up on it. Treat it as a wall. Board-Ups only help against damage and illness, and a Hole's position has no bearing on whether you can place one there.

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