diff --git a/fruit.py b/fruit.py
index 4c2d437..6c3f026 100644
--- a/fruit.py
+++ b/fruit.py
@@ -125,8 +125,11 @@ class Fruit(GameBase):
     def find_patterns_and_valid_moves(self, state):
         for e in range(0, 7, 1):
             for i in range(0, 11, 1):
-                if self.check_pairs(state, e, i):
-                    return
+                for color in self.colors:
+                    if self.check_pairs(state, e, i, color):
+                        return
+                    if self.overlay.run_mode == 'stopped' or self.overlay.run_mode == 'paused':
+                        return
                 if self.overlay.run_mode == 'stopped' or self.overlay.run_mode == 'paused':
                     return
             if self.overlay.run_mode == 'stopped' or self.overlay.run_mode == 'paused':