diff --git a/litris.py b/litris.py
index 4b79a86..4e19f73 100644
--- a/litris.py
+++ b/litris.py
@@ -51,6 +51,7 @@ class Litris(GameBase):
             if self.stone_id_thread.get_pick_up_status() == False:
                 if (time() - last_letter_received) >= 5:
                     self.field.reset_field()
+                    self.field.cleared_rows = 1
                     last_letter_received = time()
                     self.dig_point(1500, 980, 100)
                     if self.overlay.run_mode == 'stopped' or self.overlay.run_mode == 'paused':