<p>Players cannot close doors after they are opened, only game effects can close an open doorway.</p>

<p>From the <a href="https://images-cdn.fantasyflightgames.com/filer_public/ef/86/ef866943-534b-429e-b8db-7d99875431b7/imperial_assault_rules_reference_guide.pdf" rel="nofollow">Rules Reference Guide</a> (page 11 under <strong>Doors</strong>)</p>

<blockquote>
  <p>If an effect closes a door, place a door token on the map as
  shown on the mission’s map. <strong>Figures cannot voluntarily close
  doors.</strong></p>
</blockquote>

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2016-06-24T06:55:14.463Z
2016-06-24T06:55:14.463Z
Ken Herbert
<p>Say that a figure opens a door. Can it later be closed by either the Rebels or the Imperials (perhaps with the intention of blocking line of sight or hindering movement)?</p>

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Can doors be closed in Imperial Assault?
Thunderforge
# Can doors be closed in Imperial Assault?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2016-06-24)

Say that a figure opens a door. Can it later be closed by either the Rebels or the Imperials (perhaps with the intention of blocking line of sight or hindering movement)?

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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2016-06-24. Score: 4 | Accepted answer

Players cannot close doors after they are opened, only game effects can close an open doorway.

From the [Rules Reference Guide](https://images-cdn.fantasyflightgames.com/filer_public/ef/86/ef866943-534b-429e-b8db-7d99875431b7/imperial_assault_rules_reference_guide.pdf) (page 11 under **Doors**)

> If an effect closes a door, place a door token on the map as
> shown on the mission’s map. **Figures cannot voluntarily close
> doors.**


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