diff --git a/world.gd b/world.gd
index 4dfabee..a8252d2 100644
--- a/world.gd
+++ b/world.gd
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ func cell_is_alive(pos: Vector2) -> bool:
 	elif currently_alive and (neighbors == 2 or neighbors == 3):
 		return true
 	# Rule 3 - Any live cell with more than three live neighbours dies (overpopulation)
-	if currently_alive and neighbors > 3:
+	elif currently_alive and neighbors > 3:
 		return false
 	# Rule 4 - Any dead cell with epos.xactly three live neighbours becomes a live cell (reproduction)
 	elif not currently_alive and neighbors == 3: