diff --git a/litris.py b/litris.py
index fddbeb8..f19d468 100644
--- a/litris.py
+++ b/litris.py
@@ -50,10 +50,12 @@ class Litris(GameBase):
         while True:
             if self.stone_id_thread.get_pick_up_status() == False:
                 if (time() - last_letter_received) >= 5:
-                    cv.waitKey(500)
-                    self.dig_point(1500, 980, 100)
                     self.field.reset_field()
                     last_letter_received = time()
+                    self.dig_point(1500, 980, 100)
+                    if self.overlay.run_mode == 'stopped' or self.overlay.run_mode == 'paused':
+                        return
+                    continue
                 if self.overlay.run_mode == 'stopped' or self.overlay.run_mode == 'paused':
                     return
                 cv.waitKey(50)