diff --git a/src/managers/stores/useGameStore.ts b/src/managers/stores/useGameStore.ts
index 719ff10..357bb80 100644
--- a/src/managers/stores/useGameStore.ts
+++ b/src/managers/stores/useGameStore.ts
@@ -169,6 +169,12 @@ function getNextPyloneStep(step: PyloneStep): PyloneStep {
 }
 
 function advancePyloneStep(state: GameState): GameStateUpdate {
+  if (state.pylone.currentStep === "locked") {
+    return {
+      pylone: { ...state.pylone, currentStep: "alert" },
+    };
+  }
+
   const nextStep = getNextPyloneStep(state.pylone.currentStep);
   if (
     nextStep === "manipulation" &&