diff --git a/factories/GameFactory.py b/factories/GameFactory.py
index 9f8bf6d..c6defdf 100644
--- a/factories/GameFactory.py
+++ b/factories/GameFactory.py
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ class GameFactory:
         PLAYER_LAMPS.activateNext()
 
     def getHighScore(self):
-        with open(config.HIGHSCORE_FILE, "r+") as file:
+        with open(config.HIGHSCORE_FILE, "w+") as file:
             score_str = file.readline()
 
         if score_str == "":