diff --git a/src/client/graphics/layers/TerritoryLayer.ts b/src/client/graphics/layers/TerritoryLayer.ts
index 476766f93..9be448839 100644
--- a/src/client/graphics/layers/TerritoryLayer.ts
+++ b/src/client/graphics/layers/TerritoryLayer.ts
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ export class TerritoryLayer implements Layer {
   private lastFocusedPlayer: PlayerView | null = null;
   private lastMyPlayerSmallId: number | null = null;
   private lastPaletteSignature: string | null = null;
-  private contestDurationMs = 5000;
+  private contestDurationMs = 1000;
   private contestActive = false;
   private contestNextId = 1;
   private contestFreeIds: number[] = [];