For decades, the classic Tetris puzzle game was considered unbeatable. But last month, a 13-year-old boy reached the “kill screen” at level 157. Video footage of his win was shared by the Associated ...

The falling-block video game Tetris has met its match in 13-year-old Willis Gibson, who has become the first player to officially “beat” the original Nintendo version of the game — by breaking it.

What just happened? Tetris is not designed to be beaten. Throughout the game's history of nearly 40 years, people simply assumed that it was designed to continue indefinitely until the player lost.

Why it matters: Competitive Tetris has existed for decades, but the evolution of professional play has accelerated dramatically in recent years. Just nine months after a 13-year-old became the first ...

Over three decades have passed since Tetris made its debut on the NES in 1989. Since then, a holy grail has lied just out of reach—the "true killscreen". Now, a young prodigy has managed to reach it: ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A casual gamer could reasonably assume that, after nearly 35 years ...