diff --git a/src/js/game/hud/parts/puzzle_editor_review.js b/src/js/game/hud/parts/puzzle_editor_review.js
index 899871b9..b358dc6d 100644
--- a/src/js/game/hud/parts/puzzle_editor_review.js
+++ b/src/js/game/hud/parts/puzzle_editor_review.js
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ export class HUDPuzzleEditorReview extends BaseHUDPart {
 
             //if we reached maximum ticks and the puzzle still isn't completed
             const validationError = this.validatePuzzle();
-            if (validationError) {
+            if (simulatedTicks == maxTicks && validationError) {
                 this.root.hud.parts.dialogs.showWarning(T.puzzleMenu.validation.title, validationError);
                 return;
             }