# VASSAL Reference Manual Home > Module > Private Window
## Private Window
A Private Window behaves like a normal Map Window, but is designated as belonging to a particular side or sides. The owning sides must correspond to one or more of the sides defined in the definition of player sides. A Private Window may be hidden from all players not playing one of the owning sides. Even if visible to them, players not playing the owning side may not manipulate pieces on the map; both mouse and keyboard events are ignored. A Private Window may designate another Map window to automatically use the same boards as that other window. If left blank, then the Private Window will use its own set of boards. Other properties are the same as for ordinary Map Windows. |
## Sub-Components See sub-components for Map Window.