diff --git a/strontgame.ino b/strontgame.ino
index bf461a8..fd1526a 100644
--- a/strontgame.ino
+++ b/strontgame.ino
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ int food = MAX_FOOD / 2;
 int poop = MAX_POOP / 2;
 bool gameOver = false;
 unsigned long lastUpdate = 0;
-const unsigned long updateInterval = 1000; // ms
+const unsigned long updateInterval = 200; // ms
 
 void drawBars() {
   // Draw yellow background for status area