diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/cigs.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/cigs.dm
index 48b79de70ef..f8b3a24d748 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/cigs.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/cigs.dm
@@ -353,7 +353,7 @@ LIGHTERS ARE IN LIGHTERS.DM
 /obj/item/clothing/mask/cigarette/cigar/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/user, params)
 	if(istype(I, /obj/item/reagent_containers))
 		return
-	if(istype(I, /obj/item/match))
+	if(istype(I, /obj/item/match) || istype(I, /obj/item/lighter/zippo))
 		..()
 	else
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>[src] straight out REFUSES to be lit by such uncivilized means.</span>")