diff --git a/config.lua b/config.lua
index cd1773bf..301f4b66 100644
--- a/config.lua
+++ b/config.lua
@@ -3,7 +3,9 @@ _CHEATS = false
 local market_item = 'coin'
 
 global.config = {
+    -- adds a GUI listing the scenario features, the rules, and the details of the current map
     map_info = {
+        enabled = true,
         -- The title of the map
         map_name_key = 'This Map has no name',
         -- The long description of the map, typically 1 paragraph
diff --git a/control.lua b/control.lua
index 99c7e155..11c9883e 100644
--- a/control.lua
+++ b/control.lua
@@ -63,7 +63,9 @@ end
 -- GUIs the order determines the order they appear from left to right.
 -- These can be safely disabled if you want less GUI items.
 -- Some map presets will add GUI modules themselves.
-require 'features.gui.info'
+if config.map_info.enabled then
+    require 'features.gui.info'
+end
 if config.player_list.enabled then
     require 'features.gui.player_list'
 end