The White House has removed a game from its website titled "Build The Wall," which mirrored the style of Tetris, following concerns raised by The Tetris Company regarding copyright infringement.
The game, where players stacked blocks to construct a wall intended to "protect the border," was among five arcade-style games featured on the White House's official website. The Tetris Company publicly stated on September 4 via its official X account that it was "not involved in the creation" of the game and that it takes "copyright infringement very seriously."
The White House has not provided an official reason for the game's takedown, nor has it responded to requests for comment. The Tetris Company also conveyed a message to its fans, stating, "At Tetris we believe in the power of connection and building people together, not dividing them."
This is not the first time The Tetris Company has taken legal action against alleged copyright infringers. In 2012, the company settled for an undisclosed fee with the creators of the iPhone game Mino, which The Tetris Company contended copied the distinctive look and feel of its block-building game.
Four other games remain accessible on the White House's mini-game section. These include "Flappy Bill," a game that challenges players to guide a bald eagle through obstacles resembling national monuments, reminiscent of the popular mobile game Flappy Bird. Another game, "Rio Run," requires players to navigate along a river, with gameplay similar to the classic Snake game.