diff --git a/core-api/src/main/java/dev/compactmods/machines/api/CompactMachines.java b/core-api/src/main/java/dev/compactmods/machines/api/CompactMachines.java
index d4092c14..47cd1384 100644
--- a/core-api/src/main/java/dev/compactmods/machines/api/CompactMachines.java
+++ b/core-api/src/main/java/dev/compactmods/machines/api/CompactMachines.java
@@ -136,6 +136,9 @@ public static IPlayerHistoryApi playerHistoryApi() {
 	}
 
 	public static Optional<RoomInstance> room(String roomCode) {
+		if (ROOM_REGISTRAR == null) {
+			return Optional.empty();
+		}
 		return ROOM_REGISTRAR.get(roomCode);
 	}