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Exploring classic arcade games with local AI and automated search. Follow the videos, the breakthroughs and what we learn along the way.
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PengoBest published lab score ✓ Verified
Privileged trajectory search · 0 model calls
Whole declared trace/input, two NEW native resets + result-bound pixel/round gates; third whole recording
PleiadsBest published lab score ✓ Verified
Automated policy search · 0 model calls
Exact replay · 2,239/2,239 sampled frames matched
From the notebook
Eleven fragments retained; one new ordinary death and thirteen laboratory sources disclosed. Game incomplete.
Read the updateTen fragments retained after a direct lift route under SNOOZE. Game incomplete.
Read the updateNine fragments retained; a live robot gate brings the agent back after SNOOZE expires. Game incomplete.
Read the updateEight retained fragments, observed SNOOZE resupply and a return through the left staircase; game incomplete.
Read the updateA continuous pixel-controlled collection and return yields seven retained pieces; game incomplete.
Read the updateFive short C64 corridor episodes, exact control replicas, a real sampled video and explicit paused-mode limits.
Read the update500,350 alive / 500,350 at tape end; 4 lives remain, zero detected deaths. 86 chronological rounds completed; ACT 7 of cycle 6 is unfinished with 2 objectives.
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301,030 alive / 301,030 at tape end; four lives remain, zero detected deaths. 52 chronological rounds completed; ACT 5 of cycle 4 remains unfinished with four objectives.
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