diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 280252e..ded532a 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -76,6 +76,7 @@ run_shenk=0
 | randomize_runs       | If 0, the order will always be pindle -> eldritch/shenk. If 1 the order will be random.                                                                                                   |
 | difficulty           | Set to `normal` `nightmare` or `hell` for game difficulty                                                                                                                                 |
 | custom_discord_hook  | Add your own discord hook here to get messages about drops and in case botty got stuck and can not resume                                                                                 |
+| discord_status_count | Number of games between discord status messges being sent. Leave empty for no status reports.
 | info_screenshots     | If 1, the bot takes a screenshot with timestamp on every stuck / chicken / timeout / inventory full event. This is 1 by Default, so remember to clean up the folder every once in a while |
 | loot_screenshots     | If 1, the bot takes a screenshot with timestamp everytime he presses show_items button and saves it to loot_screenshots folder. Remember to clear them once in a while...                 |
 
diff --git a/params.ini b/params.ini
index a91c98d..e8dbb6a 100644
--- a/params.ini
+++ b/params.ini
@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@ logg_lvl=info
 randomize_runs=0
 difficulty=hell
 custom_discord_hook=
+discord_status_count=20
 info_screenshots=1
 loot_screenshots=0
 
diff --git a/src/config.py b/src/config.py
index c2dc90a..8bd1e44 100644
--- a/src/config.py
+++ b/src/config.py
@@ -37,6 +37,7 @@ class Config:
             "randomize_runs": bool(int(self._select_val("general", "randomize_runs"))),
             "difficulty": self._select_val("general", "difficulty"),
             "custom_discord_hook": self._select_val("general", "custom_discord_hook"),
+            "discord_status_count": False if not self._select_val("general", "discord_status_count") else int(self._select_val("general", "discord_status_count")),
             "info_screenshots": bool(int(self._select_val("general", "info_screenshots"))),
             "loot_screenshots": bool(int(self._select_val("general", "loot_screenshots"))),
         }
diff --git a/src/game_stats.py b/src/game_stats.py
index 7b16fff..32b774c 100644
--- a/src/game_stats.py
+++ b/src/game_stats.py
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ class GameStats:
     def log_start_game(self):
         if self._game_counter > 0:
             self._save_stats_to_file()
-            if self._game_counter % 20 == 0:
+            if self._config.general["discord_status_count"] and self._game_counter % self._config.general["discord_status_count"] == 0:
                 # every 20th game send a discord update about current status
                 self._send_discord_status_update()
         self._game_counter += 1