====== Wait ======

Adds an optional ten seconds before a map starts, once per player per map. During the numeric countdown it can cancel that countdown before retrying the same map. Different players can stack their allowances.

^ Availability | All lobbies; eligible players |
^ Documentation status | Current behavior |
^ Behavior reference | v6.6.16 · reviewed 2026-09-28 |

===== Usage and examples =====
<code>
  .wait
</code>

===== Limitations and timing =====
A successful .start or recognized player start-pressure disables further optional waits for that map. Wait cannot delay a match that has already begun.

===== Related articles =====
See [[troubleshooting:countdowns|related guide]], [[guides:using_commands|using commands]], and [[commands:start|all commands]].