diff --git a/parts/gametoolfunc.lua b/parts/gametoolfunc.lua
index f93fa4ed..e75ae1fc 100644
--- a/parts/gametoolfunc.lua
+++ b/parts/gametoolfunc.lua
@@ -269,6 +269,9 @@ function pauseGame()
                 end
             end
         end
+        for i=1,20 do
+            VK.release(i)
+        end
         if not(GAME.result or GAME.replaying)then
             GAME.pauseCount=GAME.pauseCount+1
         end