diff --git a/src/main.cpp b/src/main.cpp
index cbbdfcc..df81314 100644
--- a/src/main.cpp
+++ b/src/main.cpp
@@ -172,6 +172,7 @@ void startGame(Board &board)
             break;
         case 'r':
             startTime = time(NULL);
+            minesLeft = board.getMineCount();
             board.regenerateBoard();
             somethingHasBeenDone = false;
             elapsedTime = 0;