diff --git a/snake.asm b/snake.asm
index 625f5f1..8d9e185 100644
--- a/snake.asm
+++ b/snake.asm
@@ -430,6 +430,10 @@ gameover:
     ldx #$ff
     ldy #$ff
 gameoverLoop:
+    nop
+    nop
+    nop
+    nop
     dex
     bne gameoverLoop
     dey