diff --git a/packages/web/src/App.svelte b/packages/web/src/App.svelte
index ac61596..a9e9404 100644
--- a/packages/web/src/App.svelte
+++ b/packages/web/src/App.svelte
@@ -379,8 +379,9 @@
   let trapCells = $state<{ x: number; y: number }[]>([]);
   /** trader: first item square picked. */
   let tradeFrom = $state<{ x: number; y: number } | null>(null);
-  /** rotate-sector direction. */
-  let rotateCW = $state(true);
+  /** ROTATE SECTOR: the square tapped first marks the sector; the turn is
+   * chosen by its own button, so no sector spins the way nobody meant. */
+  let pendingRotate = $state<{ x: number; y: number } | null>(null);
   /** pick-lock / master-key: prop the door for others once it opens. */
   let holdDoor = $state(false);
   /** MEGA-MONSTER aimed at a monster: which of its two numbers to double. */
@@ -435,13 +436,12 @@
       : null,
   );
 
-  /** The 5x5 sector a picked-up square belongs to (its origin), or null. */
+  /** The 5x5 sector a picked-up or marked square belongs to (its origin), or null. */
   const pendingSectorOrigin = $derived.by(() => {
-    if (!view || !pendingSectorFrom) return null;
+    const at = pendingSectorFrom ?? pendingRotate;
+    if (!view || !at) return null;
     const p = view.board.placements.find(
-      (p) =>
-        pendingSectorFrom!.x >= p.origin.x && pendingSectorFrom!.x < p.origin.x + 5 &&
-        pendingSectorFrom!.y >= p.origin.y && pendingSectorFrom!.y < p.origin.y + 5,
+      (p) => at.x >= p.origin.x && at.x < p.origin.x + 5 && at.y >= p.origin.y && at.y < p.origin.y + 5,
     );
     return p ? p.origin : null;
   });
@@ -475,6 +475,15 @@
     return out;
   });
 
+  function rotateSector(clockwise: boolean) {
+    if (!selectedCard || !pendingRotate) return;
+    dispatch({
+      type: "cast", instanceId: selectedCard.instanceId,
+      target: { kind: "cell", cell: pendingRotate }, params: { clockwise },
+    });
+    clearSelection();
+  }
+
   function confirmTeleport() {
     if (!selectedCard || !pendingTeleport) return;
     dispatch({
@@ -634,6 +643,9 @@
       ? "Tap the marked square again to jump · or pick another"
       : "Choose a destination · lit squares are within 4 · ends your movement";
     if (id === "mental-force") return "Choose the wizard, then where they go · within 3 walked squares";
+    if (id === "rotate-sector") return pendingRotate
+      ? "The marked sector turns · choose which way, or tap another sector"
+      : "Tap a square in the sector to turn · then choose which way";
     if (EDGE_CARDS.has(id)) return "Tap a wall line · lit lines are legal";
     if (cellSelectMode) return "Choose a square · lit squares are legal targets";
     if (selectedDef.cardType === "attack") return selectedDef.adjacent
@@ -666,6 +678,7 @@
     holdDoor = false;
     pickChoice = false;
     pendingTeleport = null;
+    pendingRotate = null;
     attachedNumber = null;
     attachedMods = [];
     wbDamage = 0;
@@ -973,11 +986,8 @@
       return;
     }
     if (selectedCard?.cardId === "rotate-sector") {
-      dispatch({
-        type: "cast", instanceId: selectedCard.instanceId,
-        target: { kind: "cell", cell }, params: { clockwise: rotateCW },
-      });
-      clearSelection();
+      // The tap marks the sector; the way it turns is the next decision.
+      pendingRotate = cell;
       return;
     }
     if (selectedCard && CELL_CARDS.has(selectedCard.cardId)) {
@@ -3008,8 +3018,13 @@
                 <button class="stamp tiny" onclick={castSelfWithNumber}>Display the key</button>
               {/if}
               {#if selectedCard?.cardId === "rotate-sector"}
-                <label class="inline"><input type="checkbox" bind:checked={rotateCW} /> clockwise</label>
-                <span>— click the sector</span>
+                {#if pendingRotate}
+                  <span>— the marked sector turns a quarter</span>
+                  <button class="stamp tiny" onclick={() => rotateSector(true)}>↻ clockwise</button>
+                  <button class="stamp tiny" onclick={() => rotateSector(false)}>↺ counter-clockwise</button>
+                {:else}
+                  <span>— tap a square in the sector to turn</span>
+                {/if}
               {/if}
               {#if selectedCard?.cardId === "relocate-sector"}
                 <span>{pendingSectorFrom
@@ -3567,6 +3582,10 @@
             {#if selectedCard?.cardId === "teleport" && pendingTeleport}
               <button class="stamp tiny primary" onclick={confirmTeleport}>teleport!</button>
             {/if}
+            {#if selectedCard?.cardId === "rotate-sector" && pendingRotate}
+              <button class="stamp tiny primary" onclick={() => rotateSector(true)}>↻ clockwise</button>
+              <button class="stamp tiny primary" onclick={() => rotateSector(false)}>↺ counter-clockwise</button>
+            {/if}
             {#if selectedCard && isNumberCard(selectedCard.cardId)}
               {@const needsAdd = view.turn.numberPlayedForMovement}
               {@const haveAdd = view.yourHand.some((c) => c.cardId === "add")}