diff --git a/src/playermat/Playermat.ttslua b/src/playermat/Playermat.ttslua
index c5234627..c2c0e74e 100644
--- a/src/playermat/Playermat.ttslua
+++ b/src/playermat/Playermat.ttslua
@@ -351,7 +351,7 @@ function doUpkeep(_, clickedByColor, isRightClick)
       end
       -- do not rotate, replenish, etc. on cards in investigator card area
       if inArea(self.positionToLocal(obj.getPosition()), INVESTIGATOR_AREA) then
-        return
+        break
       end
       
       local cardMetadata = JSON.decode(obj.getGMNotes()) or {}