GoKawiilWhite House pulls 'Build the Wall' game after Tetris Company objection
The White House has taken down Build the Wall, a browser game styled after Tetris that had players stack bricks to construct a border wall, from its online arcade. The removal followed public criticism from The Tetris Company, which said it had no involvement in the game and cited copyright concerns over its close resemblance to Tetris.
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The episode shows that even mild public pressure from a rights holder can prompt a quick reversal from the administration, without any confirmed legal action being taken. It also highlights a pattern of the White House borrowing recognizable game mechanics from popular titles like Flappy Bird and Snake for political messaging, raising questions about how other companies might respond if their properties are used next.
- The White House removed Build the Wall after The Tetris Company publicly disavowed any connection to it.
- Tetris cited copyright concerns but has not confirmed whether it will pursue legal action.
- The game was part of a batch of White House minigames that closely mimicked existing popular titles.
Tetris Effect: Connected (Nintendo Switch) — If all this Tetris talk has you itching for the real thing, Tetris Effect: Connected is the officially licensed, mesmerizing version with pulsing music and visuals that react to every block you drop. It also leans into the co-op multiplayer side of Tetris, fitting the company's line about bringing people together.
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