diff --git a/src/binary_numbers.rs b/src/binary_numbers.rs
index a410864..2a43087 100644
--- a/src/binary_numbers.rs
+++ b/src/binary_numbers.rs
@@ -539,7 +539,7 @@ impl BinaryNumbersPuzzle {
             Bits::Sixteen => 20.0,
         };
         let penalty = (streak as f64) * 0.5; // 0.5s less per streak
-        let time_total = (base_time - penalty).max(3.0);
+        let time_total = (base_time - penalty).max(5.0);
         let time_left = time_total;
         let selected_suggestion = Some(suggestions[0]);
         let guess_result = None;