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The White House has removed Build the Wall from its new online arcade after The Tetris Company objected to the game and raised copyright concerns.
The browser game used block stacking mechanics closely associated with Tetris and formed part of a collection of political arcade titles launched by the Trump administration in early September. Build the Wall is no longer listed on the official White House arcade page.
Good to Know
- The White House launched its online arcade on September 3.
- Build the Wall disappeared after The Tetris Company publicly distanced itself from the game.
- Four titles remain available, including Rio Run and Trump Savings Tycoon.
Tetris Company Distances Itself From White House Game
Build the Wall asked players to stack different shaped blocks to create a border wall while defending against a fictional “zombie border siege.”
The format quickly drew comparisons with Tetris. The Tetris Company responded on September 4 and said:
“The Tetris Company was not involved in the creation of ‘Build the Wall.’”
The company added:
“We take copyright infringement very seriously.”
No lawsuit has been announced publicly. However, the game disappeared from the White House site within days of the statement. Kotaku first reported the removal on September 8, while TechCrunch also confirmed the takedown.
Tetris Holding owns the worldwide Tetris rights, while The Tetris Company acts as exclusive licensee. The franchise says more than 520 million Tetris units have been sold worldwide.
CAN’T STOP WINNING.
Build the wall. Deport. Fill a Trump Account.
LIVE – PLAY NOW
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— The White House (@WhiteHouse) September 3, 2026
White House Arcade Keeps Other Political Games
The wider White House Arcade remains online.
Current titles include Flappy Bill, Supply Line, Trump Savings Tycoon and Rio Run. The latter uses immigration enforcement as its central gameplay theme and places the player along the Rio Grande.
The Trump administration promoted the arcade through official White House channels beginning September 3.
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