diff --git a/examples/breakout/random_network_baseline.py b/examples/breakout/random_network_baseline.py
index 96ec9733..790e72f8 100644
--- a/examples/breakout/random_network_baseline.py
+++ b/examples/breakout/random_network_baseline.py
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@
 # Layers of neurons.
 inpt = Input(shape=(1, 1, 1, 80, 80), traces=True)  # Input layer
 exc = LIFNodes(n=n_neurons, refrac=0, traces=True)  # Excitatory layer
-readout = LIFNodes(n=16, refrac=0, traces=True)  # Readout layer
+readout = LIFNodes(n=4, refrac=0, traces=True)  # Readout layer
 layers = {"X": inpt, "E": exc, "R": readout}
 
 # Connections between layers.