diff --git a/arduino_pong.ino b/arduino_pong.ino
index 6cf9f6d..f95017d 100644
--- a/arduino_pong.ino
+++ b/arduino_pong.ino
@@ -159,7 +159,7 @@ void loop() {
         renderer.render_timer(i);
         delay(1000);
       }
-      game_status= RUN;
+      game_status= MENU;
       // delay the first ball movement
       exec_t2= millis() + FIRST_START_BALL_DELAY;
       break;