diff --git a/worlds/mlss/__init__.py b/worlds/mlss/__init__.py
index 224c25ae5cbd..6420588eebbe 100644
--- a/worlds/mlss/__init__.py
+++ b/worlds/mlss/__init__.py
@@ -149,7 +149,7 @@ def create_items(self) -> None:
         remaining = len(all_locations) - len(required_items) - len(event) - 3
         if self.options.castle_skip:
             remaining -= (len(bowsers) + len(bowsersMini))
-        if self.options.skip_minecart:
+        if self.options.skip_minecart and self.options.chuckle_beans == 2:
             remaining -= 1
         if self.options.disable_surf:
             remaining -= 1