diff --git a/tests/test_entry_points.py b/tests/test_entry_points.py
index 25b34c03..8f12d387 100644
--- a/tests/test_entry_points.py
+++ b/tests/test_entry_points.py
@@ -157,6 +157,10 @@ def start(arg_dict):  # simplify run
         # phase randomization test
         arguments = defaults.copy()
         arguments["-r"] = ""
+        arguments["-r"] = ""
+        start(arguments)
+        # test if we can set the rng seed, see issue #194
+        arguments["--rng-seed"] = "42"
         start(arguments)
 
         # test debug files