diff --git a/engines/sci/graphics/gfx.cpp b/engines/sci/graphics/gfx.cpp
index 089ac3f08e1..9b27eab5575 100644
--- a/engines/sci/graphics/gfx.cpp
+++ b/engines/sci/graphics/gfx.cpp
@@ -425,8 +425,8 @@ void Gfx::PriorityBandsInit(int16 bandCount, int16 top, int16 bottom) {
 		while (_priorityBands[--y] == _priorityBandCount)
 			_priorityBands[y]--;
 	}
-	// We fill space that is left over with the highest band
-	for (y = _priorityBottom; y < _screen->getHeight(); y++)
+	// We fill space that is left over with the highest band (hardcoded 200 limit, because this algo isnt meant to be used on hires)
+	for (y = _priorityBottom; y < 200; y++)
 		_priorityBands[y] = _priorityBandCount;
 }