Willis Gibson, a 13-year-old gamer, became the first human to reach Tetris's elusive "kill screen," a feat previously accomplished only by AI.
Known as "blue scuti," Willis shared his more than 40-minute gameplay on YouTube, captivating a community of online and in-person Tetris enthusiasts.
Classic Tetris World Championship president Vince Clemente emphasized that this achievement was considered impossible until recently.
Tetris, created by a Soviet software engineer, is a simple yet addictive game requiring players to manipulate falling blocks to create solid lines.
The game's difficulty increases with levels, and Level 29 was once thought to be the game's end, challenging players' reaction speeds.
The game's difficulty increases with levels, and Level 29 was once thought to be the game's end, challenging players' reaction speeds.
Until December 21, only computers had reached the game's glitched ending, making Willis's human achievement groundbreaking.