diff --git a/src/input.c b/src/input.c
index 9cad2a2..6f752f2 100644
--- a/src/input.c
+++ b/src/input.c
@@ -298,7 +298,7 @@ const char* input_getKeybindDescription(char* keybind) {
  *    @param abs Whether or not it's an absolute value (for the joystick).
  */
 #define KEY(s) (strcmp(input_keybinds[keynum]->name, s)==0) /**< Shortcut for ease. */
-#define INGAME() (!toolkit) /**< Make sure player is in game. */
+#define INGAME() (!toolkit && !paused) /**< Make sure player is in game. */
 #define NOHYP() \
   (player && !pilot_isFlag(player, PILOT_HYP_PREP) && \
   !pilot_isFlag(player, PILOT_HYP_BEGIN) && \