diff --git a/games/balancep0ng.py b/games/balancep0ng.py
index 0fafa9f..5d9b0c1 100755
--- a/games/balancep0ng.py
+++ b/games/balancep0ng.py
@@ -91,7 +91,8 @@ class BalanceBoardPlayer(object):
         return true
 
     def gametickcb(self):
-        bal = self.__balance_util.get_raw_2dir_y()
+        # TODO: add CLI option to select axis
+        bal = self.__balance_util.get_raw_2dir_x()
 
         if bal == -128:
             print("player %d has quit" % self.__balance_util.player_id)