diff --git a/Board.java b/Board.java
index ac424d3..d5ab0e2 100644
--- a/Board.java
+++ b/Board.java
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ public abstract class Board {
 	/**
 	 * The deck of cards being used to play the current game.
 	 */
-	private Deck deck;
+	private static Deck deck;
 
 	/**
 	 * Flag used to control debugging print statements.