diff --git a/Start_Windows/main.c b/Start_Windows/main.c
index 03da755..136a146 100644
--- a/Start_Windows/main.c
+++ b/Start_Windows/main.c
@@ -40,7 +40,9 @@ int main(int argc, char *argv[])
             // Check if all words were successfully placed
             // Start the game if successful
             // error message if some words couldn't be placed
-
+            if (!placedWords) {
+                return -1;
+            }
         }
         else
         {