fixed assertion

src/states/MenuState.cpp

@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@
 #include <algorithm>
 #include <array>
 #include <cmath>
+#include <vector>
 
 // Use dynamic logical dimensions from GlobalState instead of hardcoded values
 // This allows the UI to adapt when the window is resized or goes fullscreen
@@ -239,7 +240,8 @@ void MenuState::render(SDL_Renderer* renderer, float logicalScale, SDL_Rect logi
 
     // High scores table with wave offset
     float scoresStartY = topPlayersY + 70; // more spacing under title
-    const auto &hs = ctx.scores ? ctx.scores->all() : *(new std::vector<ScoreEntry>());
+    static const std::vector<ScoreEntry> EMPTY_SCORES;
+    const auto& hs = ctx.scores ? ctx.scores->all() : EMPTY_SCORES;
     size_t maxDisplay = std::min(hs.size(), size_t(12));
 
     // Draw table header