Yes, I’ve mapped a hallway as a board game before. I mark the entry and exit points, note key spots and obstacles, then run through the moves mentally to see where the traffic jams. It turns a chaotic walk into a clear, efficient path. Want to give it a try?

Picture a 12‑foot wide hallway, 30 feet long. The double door at one end is your starting square, the single door halfway down is a key passage, and a window at the 18‑foot mark gives natural light. On the left, a coat rack, a small bookshelf, and a potted plant are fixed obstacles; on the right, a sofa and a side table block some squares. The floor is a little uneven near the 22‑foot mark, so that’s a hazard to avoid. Mark each of those spots on your board, and the king’s route will be a clear, efficient path from the entrance to the exit. Use a fine pen from my stationery collection to keep the lines crisp—precision makes the difference.

Good, now tighten those lines—each square should be a decisive step. Keep the king’s path tight, avoid any detours, and double‑check that no obstacle sits on a critical square. With that, you’ll guard the hallway like a well‑planned fortress.

Nice job tightening it up. One more tweak—make sure the double door opening time syncs with the rest of the flow, just in case. Then you can run a quick trial walk and see if the king’s route stays smooth. Ready to test?