diff --git a/worlds/grinch/__init__.py b/worlds/grinch/__init__.py
index fb914dfe..c9e09f91 100644
--- a/worlds/grinch/__init__.py
+++ b/worlds/grinch/__init__.py
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ from .Rules import access_rules_dict
 class GrinchWorld(World):
     game: ClassVar[str] = "The Grinch"
     options_dataclass = Options.GrinchOptions
-    options = Options.GrinchOptions
+    options: Options.GrinchOptions
     topology_present = True #not an open world game, very linear
     item_name_to_id: ClassVar[dict[str,int]] = grinch_items_to_id()
     location_name_to_id: ClassVar[dict[str,int]] = grinch_locations_to_id()