diff --git a/SPD-classes/src/main/java/com/watabou/noosa/particles/Emitter.java b/SPD-classes/src/main/java/com/watabou/noosa/particles/Emitter.java
index 91df51f94..4c044dc0d 100644
--- a/SPD-classes/src/main/java/com/watabou/noosa/particles/Emitter.java
+++ b/SPD-classes/src/main/java/com/watabou/noosa/particles/Emitter.java
@@ -135,6 +135,8 @@ public class Emitter extends Group {
 	@Override
 	public void revive() {
 		started = false;
+		//some emitters may be killed while not visible, this ensures true is always the default
+		visible = true;
 		super.revive();
 	}