diff --git a/osu.Game/Screens/Menu/ButtonSystem.cs b/osu.Game/Screens/Menu/ButtonSystem.cs
index 9a21df04d0..fa9f6ceb8b 100644
--- a/osu.Game/Screens/Menu/ButtonSystem.cs
+++ b/osu.Game/Screens/Menu/ButtonSystem.cs
@@ -266,7 +266,7 @@ namespace osu.Game.Screens.Menu
 
         protected override void Update()
         {
-            if (game.IdleTime > 6000 && State != ButtonSystemState.Exit)
+            if (game?.IdleTime > 6000 && State != ButtonSystemState.Exit)
                 State = ButtonSystemState.Initial;
 
             base.Update();