diff --git a/test/game/components/controlled_ball_test.dart b/test/game/components/controlled_ball_test.dart
index 8b77f19d..2b5b6313 100644
--- a/test/game/components/controlled_ball_test.dart
+++ b/test/game/components/controlled_ball_test.dart
@@ -13,7 +13,6 @@ import '../../helpers/helpers.dart';
 
 void main() {
   TestWidgetsFlutterBinding.ensureInitialized();
-  final flameTester = FlameTester(EmptyPinballGameTest.new);
 
   group('BonusBallController', () {
     late Ball ball;