diff --git a/src/game.rs b/src/game.rs
index c052e1f..ea71f20 100644
--- a/src/game.rs
+++ b/src/game.rs
@@ -136,7 +136,6 @@ impl Game {
         let mut palettes: Vec<Palette> = Vec::new();
         let mut rooms: Vec<Room> = Vec::new();
         let mut tiles: Vec<Tile> = Vec::new();
-        let mut avatar: Option<Sprite> = None; // unwrap this later
         let mut sprites: Vec<Sprite> = Vec::new();
         let mut items: Vec<Item> = Vec::new();