The Phenomenon Continues: 13-year-old Conquers the NES Tetris “Kill Screen” After 34 Years

BlueScuti Shatters the Tetris Kill Screen in Epic 40-Minute Performance

After decades of standard NES Tetris games ending with a “game over” message, the unbreakable streak came to an end on December 21, 2023. Thirteen-year-old prodigy BlueScuti made history as the first human to reach the game’s “kill screen” after an astounding 40-minute performance that consisted of clearing an astonishing 1,511 lines. BlueScuti’s achievement not only crashed the game by pushing it to its functional limits but also shattered the common belief that surpassing 290 lines was functionally impossible for a human player. This incredible feat highlights the thriving competitive scene surrounding the classic game and the impressive collective improvement of the Tetris community in a relatively short period.