diff --git a/play.lic b/play.lic
index 31a0af991..a1764ce8b 100644
--- a/play.lic
+++ b/play.lic
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ class Play
       DRC.message("No instrument found. Exiting.")
       exit
     end
+    exit unless DRSkill.getrank('Performance') < 1750
     main_loop
   end