diff --git a/events/StartBallEvent.py b/events/StartBallEvent.py
index 68bd9b0..ced94b7 100644
--- a/events/StartBallEvent.py
+++ b/events/StartBallEvent.py
@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ class StartBallEvent(Event):
             if self.gameState.isPlaying or not self.gameState.isStarted:
                 return
 
+        self.gameState.isPlaying = True
         super().trigger(target)
         self.flipper.activate()
         OutHoleSolenoid().trigger()