Nemesis: Lockdown · Board game rules
Can Sensitive Hearing place noise in a corridor that already has one?
Quick answer
No, you cannot place a Noise marker in a corridor that already has one; instead, resolve an Encounter.
Details
According to the rulebook, any corridor can hold only one Noise marker at a time [p.17 — NOISE ROLL]. If a rule or ability (like Sensitive Hearing) instructs you to place a Noise marker in a corridor that already contains one, you must resolve an Encounter instead [p.17 — NOISE ROLL]. This applies universally unless a specific exception is explicitly stated in the rules (none are mentioned in the provided excerpts).
Watch out: This rule interacts with actions like Careful Movement or Exploration tokens that trigger Noise placement. Always check for existing Noise markers before resolving such effects to avoid unintended Encounters.