diff --git a/src/client/GutterAds.ts b/src/client/GutterAds.ts
index f0f2f779f..b47f2939b 100644
--- a/src/client/GutterAds.ts
+++ b/src/client/GutterAds.ts
@@ -49,6 +49,7 @@ export class GutterAds extends LitElement {
   }
 
   public hide(): void {
+    this.isVisible = false;
     console.log("hiding GutterAds");
     this.destroyAds();
     this.requestUpdate();
diff --git a/src/client/Main.ts b/src/client/Main.ts
index 37ae29027..2d61e78b6 100644
--- a/src/client/Main.ts
+++ b/src/client/Main.ts
@@ -350,6 +350,13 @@ class Client {
             "Sharing this ID will allow others to view your game history and stats.",
         );
         this.patternsModal.onUserMe(userMeResponse);
+        const flares = (userMeResponse.player.flares ?? []).filter((flare) =>
+          flare.startsWith("pattern:"),
+        );
+        if (flares.length > 0) {
+          console.log("Hiding gutter ads because you have patterns");
+          this.gutterAds.hide();
+        }
       }
     };