diff --git a/src/edu/kit/informatik/cardgame/model/CardGame.java b/src/edu/kit/informatik/cardgame/model/CardGame.java
index 733eec6..2dd6423 100644
--- a/src/edu/kit/informatik/cardgame/model/CardGame.java
+++ b/src/edu/kit/informatik/cardgame/model/CardGame.java
@@ -90,8 +90,7 @@ public class CardGame {
                 return "lose";
             }
         } else { // attempting to escape
-            // remove item used to escape
-            items.remove(items.size() - 1);
+            // do not remove item used to escape
             if (roll >= minimumNeeded) {
                 endGame();
                 phase = Phase.WON;