diff --git a/events/StartGameEvent.py b/events/StartGameEvent.py
index 45aa1d8..03c9d0e 100644
--- a/events/StartGameEvent.py
+++ b/events/StartGameEvent.py
@@ -35,6 +35,7 @@ class StartGameEvent(Event):
         if self.timer is None:
             PLAYER_LAMPS.deactivate()
             PLAYER_LAMPS.activateNext()
+            self.restart_timer()
             return
 
         self.restart_timer()