Building a Tetris AI: Heuristic Evaluation and Search Strategies

This article provides a comprehensive technical deep-dive into building an AI for Tetris. We’ll cover the fundamental mechanics of modern Tetris, the heuristic evaluation approach, and how to combine multiple features into an effective AI player. Table of Contents Tetris Fundamentals AI Architecture Overview Heuristic Features Search Algorithm Weight Tuning Advanced Techniques Implementation Details Tetris Fundamentals Before diving into AI strategies, let’s understand the core mechanics of modern Tetris (specifically the Tetris Guideline standard). ...

January 23, 2026 · 14 min · w732

Tetr.js AI - Play Tetris with AI Auto-play and Claude Integration

A classic Tetris game enhanced with AI capabilities. Watch the AI play automatically using a heuristic-based algorithm, or connect to Claude API for AI-powered gameplay! Features Classic Tetris Gameplay: Full implementation with SRS rotation, hold piece, and 6-piece preview Local AI: Heuristic-based AI with configurable weights and 2-step lookahead Claude AI Mode: Optional integration with Anthropic’s Claude API Human-like Animation: Configurable think time and move delays Weight Presets: Balanced, Conservative, and Aggressive play styles Ghost Piece: Shows AI’s planned final position How to Play Manual Play Use keyboard controls: ...

January 23, 2026 · 2 min · w732
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