diff --git a/src/core/PlayArea.ttslua b/src/core/PlayArea.ttslua
index e35e5243..52439c2d 100644
--- a/src/core/PlayArea.ttslua
+++ b/src/core/PlayArea.ttslua
@@ -643,6 +643,7 @@ end
 -- highlights all locations in the play area with VP
 ---@param state Boolean True if highlighting should be enabled
 function highlightCountedVP(state)
+  countVP()
   for i, obj in pairs(countedVP) do
     if obj ~= nil then
       if state then