diff --git a/gametest_rev1.py b/gametest_rev1.py
index 6811d13..a1528ab 100644
--- a/gametest_rev1.py
+++ b/gametest_rev1.py
@@ -348,6 +348,7 @@ img_itlablogo_imagey = get_image_height(img_itlablogo)
 led_init()
 
 game_running = False
+game_just_started = True
 
 ############################################
 ########## END OF INITIALISATION ###########