diff --git a/squirrelbattle/game.py b/squirrelbattle/game.py
index ecdfccb..f39cda5 100644
--- a/squirrelbattle/game.py
+++ b/squirrelbattle/game.py
@@ -94,7 +94,11 @@ class Game:
             screen.noutrefresh()
             self.display_actions(DisplayActions.REFRESH)
             curses.doupdate()
-            key = screen.getkey()
+            try:
+                key = screen.getkey()
+            except KeyboardInterrupt:
+                exit(0)
+                return
             if key == "KEY_MOUSE":
                 _ignored1, x, y, _ignored2, _ignored3 = curses.getmouse()
                 self.display_actions(DisplayActions.MOUSE, y, x)