diff --git a/lib/Game.hpp b/lib/Game.hpp
index f54725a..c7ab3c7 100644
--- a/lib/Game.hpp
+++ b/lib/Game.hpp
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ private:
   SuperPellets superPellets;
   std::tuple<Blinky, Speedy, Inky, Clyde> ghosts;
   Score score;
-  std::chrono::milliseconds timeSinceDeath;
+  std::chrono::milliseconds timeSinceDeath{};
 
   void step(std::chrono::milliseconds delta, InputState inputState);
   void eatPellets();