diff --git a/__init__.py b/__init__.py
index a308eaaf..5b148ab4 100755
--- a/__init__.py
+++ b/__init__.py
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ if not game:
         game.settings.sams = sams
 
         if midgame:
-            game.budget = game.budget * 8
+            game.budget = game.budget * 6 * len(list(conflicttheater.conflicts()))
 
         proceed_to_main_menu(game)