diff --git a/frontend/game.ts b/frontend/game.ts
index 24555a0..12912fc 100644
--- a/frontend/game.ts
+++ b/frontend/game.ts
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ function keyPressed() {
         raspberry.boost();
     }
     if (key == "Escape") {
-        paused = true;
+        paused = !paused;
     } else if (paused) {
         paused = false;
     }