diff --git a/gamemenu.py b/gamemenu.py
index 5137d60..b4ce70b 100755
--- a/gamemenu.py
+++ b/gamemenu.py
@@ -367,18 +367,17 @@ if __name__ == '__main__':
 
     p2_frame = create_2player_screen(dim)
     out.sendFrame(p2_frame)
-    wait_time = 3
+    wait_time = 2
     start = time.time()
     while time.time() < start+wait_time:
-        while True:
-            evt = inp2.get_event()
-            if inp2.player_present:
-                inp1.running = False
-                inp2.running = False
-                start_game(game, 2)
-            elif evt == InputEvent.QUIT:
-                sys.exit()
-            time.sleep(0.1)
+        evt = inp2.get_event()
+        if inp2.player_present:
+            inp1.running = False
+            inp2.running = False
+            start_game(game, 2)
+        elif evt == InputEvent.QUIT:
+            sys.exit()
+        time.sleep(0.1)
 
     inp1.running = False
     inp2.running = False