diff --git a/engines/petka/video.cpp b/engines/petka/video.cpp
index a5db110b6e9..f8a1a4e9370 100644
--- a/engines/petka/video.cpp
+++ b/engines/petka/video.cpp
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ VideoSystem::VideoSystem(PetkaEngine &vm)
 	_time = g_system->getMillis();
 	_shake = false;
 	_shift = false;
-	_allowAddingRects = false;
+	_allowAddingRects = true;
 }
 
 void VideoSystem::update() {