diff --git a/scripts/gameplay.lua b/scripts/gameplay.lua
index 3a9ae51..aa066de 100644
--- a/scripts/gameplay.lua
+++ b/scripts/gameplay.lua
@@ -103,6 +103,9 @@ end
 
 function update_score(newScore)
     score = newScore
+    if (score == 0) then
+        maxChain = 0;
+    end
 end
 
 function update_combo(newCombo)