diff --git a/src/client/app/store.ts b/src/client/app/store.ts
index f229a2b7be..6f545eb09b 100644
--- a/src/client/app/store.ts
+++ b/src/client/app/store.ts
@@ -33,6 +33,7 @@ const defaultSettings = {
 	mutedWords: [],
 	gamesReversiShowBoardLabels: false,
 	gamesReversiUseAvatarStones: true,
+	disableAnimatedMfm: false,
 };
 
 const defaultDeviceSettings = {