diff --git a/src/main.cpp b/src/main.cpp
index 64483de..92cf68e 100644
--- a/src/main.cpp
+++ b/src/main.cpp
@@ -86,6 +86,9 @@ void startGame(Board &board)
                     displayChar = 'X';
                 }
 
+                if (isPaused)
+                    displayChar = '#';
+
                 if (x == cursorX && y == cursorY)
                 {
                     attron(A_REVERSE);