diff --git a/shmup.cpp b/shmup.cpp
index 583e90b3..ad955536 100644
--- a/shmup.cpp
+++ b/shmup.cpp
@@ -2971,7 +2971,6 @@ EX void switch_shmup() {
   switch_game_mode(rg::shmup);
   resetScores();
   start_game();
-  configure();
   }
 
 #if MAXMDIM >= 4