diff --git a/src/k_hud.cpp b/src/k_hud.cpp
index 83d3f7640..18eca9556 100644
--- a/src/k_hud.cpp
+++ b/src/k_hud.cpp
@@ -90,7 +90,7 @@ patch_t *kp_facenum[MAXPLAYERS+1];
 static patch_t *kp_facehighlight[8];
 
 static patch_t *kp_nocontestminimap;
-static patch_t *kp_unknownminimap;
+patch_t *kp_unknownminimap;
 static patch_t *kp_spbminimap;
 static patch_t *kp_wouldyoustillcatchmeifiwereaworm;
 static patch_t *kp_catcherminimap;
diff --git a/src/k_hud.h b/src/k_hud.h
index 94ee18343..24adfa195 100644
--- a/src/k_hud.h
+++ b/src/k_hud.h
@@ -95,6 +95,8 @@ extern patch_t *kp_button_left[2];
 extern patch_t *kp_eggnum[6];
 extern patch_t *kp_facenum[MAXPLAYERS+1];
 
+extern patch_t *kp_unknownminimap;
+
 void K_AddMessage(const char *msg, boolean interrupt, boolean persist);
 void K_AddMessageForPlayer(player_t *player, const char *msg, boolean interrupt, boolean persist);
 void K_ClearPersistentMessages(void);