diff --git a/test/game/components/bonus_word_test.dart b/test/game/components/bonus_word_test.dart
index 55c6c524..33aec998 100644
--- a/test/game/components/bonus_word_test.dart
+++ b/test/game/components/bonus_word_test.dart
@@ -187,7 +187,6 @@ void main() {
         'adds a ColorEffect',
         (game, tester) async {
           await game.ready();
-          await tester.pump();
 
           const state = GameState(
             score: 0,
@@ -212,7 +211,6 @@ void main() {
         'only listens when there is a change on the letter status',
         (game, tester) async {
           await game.ready();
-          await tester.pump();
 
           const state = GameState(
             score: 0,