Game:

Tetris (1984)

Duration: 3:20

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This is a tool-assisted speedrun. For more information, see https://tasvideos.org/4853M
TAS originally published on 2022-10-04

This movie aims for the fastest possible time to get a score of 999999 in this game. A surprising 00:18.65 seconds have been shaved off the previous movie ( https://tasvideos.org/1596M ) through better optimizations.

It warps directly to the 18th level and fills half of the field quickly to be able to operate short distances in the top part of the field. From there on, it only gets Tetrises (4-line clearings) until the score is maxed out.

A glitch involving pressing several directional buttons at once is used to manipulate luck for the next pieces. Flickering of the next piece block and piece in play results. Of course, the fun doesn't stop there, the L blocks also have their say in getting Tetrises.

See this run played on a real NES. ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvwQQbTP31k )