diff --git a/mods/locks/init.lua b/mods/locks/init.lua
index 953a851..ff24cb9 100644
--- a/mods/locks/init.lua
+++ b/mods/locks/init.lua
@@ -3,6 +3,8 @@
 -- By Kaadmy, for Pixture
 --
 
+locks = {}
+
 local picked_time = tonumber(minetest.setting_get("locks_picked_time")) or 15 -- unlocked for 15 seconds
 local all_unlocked = minetest.setting_getbool("locks_all_unlocked")