Losing the World Record in Hatetris
In the challenging world of HATETRIS, players achieved and lost the world record score of 86 points quickly. Through strategic improvements and a new heuristic, they surpassed records with a remarkable 148 points, emphasizing the value of continuous optimization and strategic thinking.
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In the world of HATETRIS, a version of Tetris designed to be as challenging as possible, two individuals managed to achieve and then lose the world record score within a short period. The game is notorious for always providing players with the worst possible piece, making it incredibly difficult to succeed. Despite this, the players meticulously explored the game's deterministic space to reach a record score of 86 points, only to lose it soon after. Through a series of optimizations and improvements to their emulator, they were able to significantly enhance their gameplay strategy. By implementing a new heuristic called the "Bird in Hand" lookahead, they achieved remarkable scores, surpassing previous records by a wide margin. Their innovative approach allowed them to score 148 points with a beam search significantly narrower than what was used for their initial record. This success highlighted the importance of continuous reflection, optimization, and strategic thinking in mastering challenging games like HATETRIS.
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