diff --git a/src/lib/HeardleGame.svelte b/src/lib/HeardleGame.svelte
index a1a91c7..1c2d068 100644
--- a/src/lib/HeardleGame.svelte
+++ b/src/lib/HeardleGame.svelte
@@ -306,9 +306,11 @@
 
 	function playSegment() {
 		if (!widgetReady || loading) return;
+		stopAllTimers();
 		currentPosition = 0;
 		widget.seekTo(0);
 		widget.play();
+		startPolling();
 	}
 
 	function togglePlayPause() {