diff --git a/code/modules/unit_tests/unit_test.dm b/code/modules/unit_tests/unit_test.dm
index 7e0b67a8ac6..332005070d5 100644
--- a/code/modules/unit_tests/unit_test.dm
+++ b/code/modules/unit_tests/unit_test.dm
@@ -294,6 +294,10 @@ GLOBAL_VAR_INIT(focused_tests, focused_tests())
 	returnable_list += typesof(/obj/item/hilbertshotel)
 	//this boi spawns turf changing stuff, and it stacks and causes pain. Let's just not
 	returnable_list += typesof(/obj/effect/sliding_puzzle)
+	//these can explode and cause the turf to be destroyed at unexpected moments
+	returnable_list += typesof(/obj/effect/mine)
+	returnable_list += typesof(/obj/effect/spawner/random/contraband/landmine)
+	returnable_list += typesof(/obj/item/minespawner)
 	//Stacks baseturfs, can't be tested here
 	returnable_list += typesof(/obj/effect/temp_visual/lava_warning)
 	//Stacks baseturfs, can't be tested here