The White House has removed a browser-based game titled "Build The Wall" from its official website. The game, which challenged players to arrange blocks to construct a border wall, was taken down shortly after The Tetris Company publicly addressed the matter.
On September 4, The Tetris Company issued a statement on X, formerly Twitter, clarifying that it had no involvement in the game's development. The company emphasized its commitment to protecting its intellectual property, stating, "At Tetris we believe in the power of connection and building people together, not dividing them." The firm has a history of enforcing its copyrights, including a 2012 settlement regarding a mobile game that mimicked its block-stacking mechanics.
While the "Build The Wall" game has been removed, the White House website continues to host other arcade-style games, such as "Flappy Bill" and "Rio Run," which feature themes related to border patrol and national monuments. These additions to the site are part of a broader trend of the administration integrating gaming culture and digital media into its political communications.
The administration's use of gaming and pop culture imagery has previously faced scrutiny. In March, The Pokémon Company International criticized the unauthorized use of a Pikachu character in a political meme, and voice actor Steve Downes condemned the use of his "Master Chief" character from the Halo franchise in a video featuring military footage. The White House has not provided an official statement regarding the removal of the Tetris-style game.
Source: BBC News
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