diff --git a/DevourClient/Helpers/StateHelper.cs b/DevourClient/Helpers/StateHelper.cs
index 694aaa8..7bce82a 100644
--- a/DevourClient/Helpers/StateHelper.cs
+++ b/DevourClient/Helpers/StateHelper.cs
@@ -7,5 +7,22 @@
             OptionsHelpers optionsHelpers = UnityEngine.Object.FindObjectOfType<OptionsHelpers>();
             return optionsHelpers.inGame;
         }
+        
+        public static bool IsInGameOrLobby()
+        {
+            return GetPlayer() != null;
+        }
+        
+        public static NolanBehaviour GetPlayer()
+        {
+            foreach (NolanBehaviour nb in UnityEngine.Object.FindObjectsOfType<NolanBehaviour>())
+            {
+                if (nb.entity.IsOwner)
+                {
+                    return nb;
+                }
+            }
+            return null;
+        }
     }
 }