diff --git a/events/StartGameEvent.py b/events/StartGameEvent.py
index 407a921..077f780 100644
--- a/events/StartGameEvent.py
+++ b/events/StartGameEvent.py
@@ -32,6 +32,8 @@ class StartGameEvent(Event):
 
         super().trigger(target)
 
+        self.gameState.stopIdleLoop()
+
         if self.timer is None:
             PLAYER_LAMPS.deactivate()
             PLAYER_LAMPS.activateNext()