diff --git a/program.cpp b/program.cpp
index e864309..57be355 100644
--- a/program.cpp
+++ b/program.cpp
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ int main() {
     // Open the game window and toggle the border
     open_window("DX Ball Game", 800, 600);
     window_toggle_border("DX Ball Game");
+    hide_mouse(); // hide mouse to avoid showing it on the game controller
 
     // Load game resources
     load_resources();