diff --git a/API.md b/API.md
index 06f581d..ee15c16 100644
--- a/API.md
+++ b/API.md
@@ -34,6 +34,7 @@ GET /api/results — leaderboard with totals, counts, averages, caller’s vote,
 ## Admin (admin auth or admin key)
 POST /api/admin/results — `{ resultsOpen: bool }` locks/unlocks results and aligns player phases  
 GET  /api/admin/vote-status — readiness overview (who finalized)  
-POST /api/admin/link-suggestions — `{ sourceSuggestionId, targetSuggestionId }`; merges vote groups during Vote, clears votes in the linked group, unfinalizes affected players  
+POST /api/admin/link-suggestions — `{ sourceSuggestionId, targetSuggestionId }`; merges vote groups during Vote, clears votes in the linked group, unfinalizes **all** players  
+POST /api/admin/unlink-suggestions — `{ suggestionId }`; breaks links, clears votes for that group, unfinalizes **all** players  
 POST /api/admin/reset — clear suggestions/votes; keep players; reset phases/vote-final flags  
 POST /api/admin/factory-reset — wipe players, suggestions, votes, state
diff --git a/Endpoints/AdminEndpoints.cs b/Endpoints/AdminEndpoints.cs
index 0d05036..cc41351 100644
--- a/Endpoints/AdminEndpoints.cs
+++ b/Endpoints/AdminEndpoints.cs
@@ -152,14 +152,9 @@ public static class AdminEndpoints
 
             await db.SaveChangesAsync();
 
-            var affectedPlayerIds = await db.Votes.Where(v => affectedIds.Contains(v.SuggestionId)).Select(v => v.PlayerId).Distinct().ToListAsync();
-
             await db.Votes.Where(v => affectedIds.Contains(v.SuggestionId)).ExecuteDeleteAsync();
 
-            if (affectedPlayerIds.Count > 0)
-            {
-                await db.Players.Where(p => affectedPlayerIds.Contains(p.Id)).ExecuteUpdateAsync(p => p.SetProperty(x => x.VotesFinal, false));
-            }
+            await db.Players.ExecuteUpdateAsync(p => p.SetProperty(x => x.VotesFinal, false));
 
             await tx.CommitAsync();
 
@@ -167,7 +162,7 @@ public static class AdminEndpoints
             {
                 RootId = targetRoot,
                 LinkedSuggestionIds = affectedIds,
-                UnfinalizedPlayers = affectedPlayerIds.Count
+                UnfinalizedPlayers = await db.Players.CountAsync()
             });
         });
 
@@ -209,21 +204,16 @@ public static class AdminEndpoints
 
             await db.SaveChangesAsync();
 
-            var affectedPlayerIds = await db.Votes.Where(v => groupIds.Contains(v.SuggestionId)).Select(v => v.PlayerId).Distinct().ToListAsync();
-
             await db.Votes.Where(v => groupIds.Contains(v.SuggestionId)).ExecuteDeleteAsync();
 
-            if (affectedPlayerIds.Count > 0)
-            {
-                await db.Players.Where(p => affectedPlayerIds.Contains(p.Id)).ExecuteUpdateAsync(p => p.SetProperty(x => x.VotesFinal, false));
-            }
+            await db.Players.ExecuteUpdateAsync(p => p.SetProperty(x => x.VotesFinal, false));
 
             await tx.CommitAsync();
 
             return Results.Ok(new
             {
                 UnlinkedSuggestionIds = groupIds,
-                UnfinalizedPlayers = affectedPlayerIds.Count
+                UnfinalizedPlayers = await db.Players.CountAsync()
             });
         });
 
diff --git a/FAQ-de.md b/FAQ-de.md
index c229ee9..e5c0d10 100644
--- a/FAQ-de.md
+++ b/FAQ-de.md
@@ -133,7 +133,7 @@ Wenn ein Admin doppelte Spiele verknüpft:
 
 Mit **„Finalisieren"** werden deine Bewertungen gesperrt. Deaktiviere es, um erneut zu bearbeiten.
 
-„Finalisieren" ist nur während der Abstimmungsphase verfügbar und wird automatisch zurückgesetzt, wenn:
+„Finalisieren" ist nur während der Abstimmungsphase verfügbar und wird für **alle** automatisch zurückgesetzt, wenn:
  - Ein Joker ein neues Spiel hinzufügt
   - Ein Admin Spiele verknüpft oder trennt
 
@@ -141,7 +141,7 @@ Mit **„Finalisieren"** werden deine Bewertungen gesperrt. Deaktiviere es, um e
 
 Wenn neue Spiele hinzugefügt oder Verknüpfungen geändert werden:
  - Betroffene Stimmen werden gelöscht
-  - Deine Abstimmung wird automatisch zurückgesetzt
+  - Alle Abstimmungen werden automatisch zurückgesetzt
 
 Überprüfe deine Liste und bewerte erneut, bevor du wieder finalisierst.
 
diff --git a/FAQ-en.md b/FAQ-en.md
index 7338651..9cbb3f9 100644
--- a/FAQ-en.md
+++ b/FAQ-en.md
@@ -133,7 +133,7 @@ If an admin links duplicate games:
 
 Toggling **"Finalize"** locks your scores. Toggle it off to edit again.
 
-Finalize is only available during the Vote phase and will automatically reset if:
+Finalize is only available during the Vote phase and will automatically reset for **everyone** if:
  - A joker adds a new game
  - An admin links or unlinks games
 
@@ -141,7 +141,7 @@ Finalize is only available during the Vote phase and will automatically reset if
 
 If new games are added or links are modified:
  - Affected votes are cleared
- - You are automatically unfinalized
+ - Everyone is automatically unfinalized
 
 Review your list and rescore before finalizing again.
 
diff --git a/GameList.Tests/AdminTests.cs b/GameList.Tests/AdminTests.cs
index cb01b02..e6a6720 100644
--- a/GameList.Tests/AdminTests.cs
+++ b/GameList.Tests/AdminTests.cs
@@ -359,6 +359,41 @@ public class AdminTests
         });
     }
 
+    [Fact]
+    public async Task Link_unfinalizes_all_players()
+    {
+        await using var factory = new TestWebApplicationFactory();
+        var admin = factory.CreateClientWithCookies();
+        await admin.RegisterAsync("admin", admin: true);
+        var p1 = factory.CreateClientWithCookies();
+        await p1.RegisterAsync("p1");
+        var p2 = factory.CreateClientWithCookies();
+        await p2.RegisterAsync("p2");
+
+        var a = await p1.CreateSuggestionAsync("A");
+        var b = await p1.CreateSuggestionAsync("B");
+
+        await admin.PostAsJsonAsync("/api/me/phase/next", new { });
+        await p1.PostAsJsonAsync("/api/me/phase/next", new { });
+        await p2.PostAsJsonAsync("/api/me/phase/next", new { });
+
+        await p1.PostAsJsonAsync("/api/votes/finalize", new { Final = true });
+        await p2.PostAsJsonAsync("/api/votes/finalize", new { Final = true });
+
+        var link = await admin.PostAsJsonAsync("/api/admin/link-suggestions", new
+        {
+            SourceSuggestionId = a,
+            TargetSuggestionId = b
+        });
+        link.EnsureSuccessStatusCode();
+
+        await factory.WithDbContextAsync(async db =>
+        {
+            var players = await db.Players.Where(p => !p.IsAdmin).ToListAsync();
+            Assert.All(players, p => Assert.False(p.VotesFinal));
+        });
+    }
+
     [Fact]
     public async Task Unlink_not_found_returns_empty_payload()
     {
diff --git a/SPEC.md b/SPEC.md
index a589ee0..e62b806 100644
--- a/SPEC.md
+++ b/SPEC.md
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ Help a small Discord group (4–8 players) pick a co-op game via phased flow:
 - Score each suggestion 0–10
 - Players see only their own votes; can finalize/unfinalize their ballot
 - **Linked games**: admins can link duplicates; linked games share a vote group. Moving a slider on one updates all linked siblings.
-- Linking two games clears votes for the linked group and unfinalizes affected players
+- Linking or unlinking games clears votes for the linked group and unfinalizes **all** players so ballots can be reviewed again
 
 ## Results Phase
 - Visible only after admin enables results; players auto-advance when opened
diff --git a/wwwroot/js/i18n.js b/wwwroot/js/i18n.js
index cc42559..3ec5648 100644
--- a/wwwroot/js/i18n.js
+++ b/wwwroot/js/i18n.js
@@ -508,6 +508,7 @@ No. Suggestions and votes are read-only. Contact an admin for assistance.
 
 -   Grant jokers during Vote
 -   Link or unlink duplicate suggestions
+-   Delete suggestions
 -   View vote readiness (who has finalized)
 -   Delete a player (removes their suggestions and votes)
 -   Reset the database to factory defaults
@@ -695,6 +696,7 @@ Nein. Vorschläge und Bewertungen sind schreibgeschützt. Wende dich bei Bedarf
 
 -   Joker während der Abstimmung vergeben
 -   Doppelte Vorschläge verknüpfen oder trennen
+-   Vorschläge löschen
 -   Abstimmungsstatus einsehen (wer finalisiert hat)
 -   Einen Spieler löschen (inklusive dessen Vorschläge und Stimmen)
 -   Die Datenbank auf Werkseinstellungen zurücksetzen