diff --git a/effects.py b/effects.py
index c9982e9..90aa47e 100644
--- a/effects.py
+++ b/effects.py
@@ -354,7 +354,7 @@ def run(self):
             ascii8x8.draw_chr(chr(ord), self.wall, foreground, background,
                               x_offset, y_offset)
             self.wall.draw()
-            time.sleep(1)
+            time.sleep(1.5)
 
 class Bouncer(Effect):
     class Ball(object):