GoKawiilWhite House removes 'Build The Wall' game after Tetris Company copyright complaint
The White House deleted a Tetris-style browser game called 'Build The Wall' from its website days after The Tetris Company publicly objected to the unauthorized use of its game mechanics and look. The company said on X it had no involvement in creating the game and takes copyright infringement seriously. The White House has not explained the removal or responded to media inquiries.
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The episode shows how even government institutions can run into intellectual property disputes when repurposing well-known game formats for political messaging. Tetris has a track record of aggressively defending its copyrights, as seen in its 2012 settlement over the iPhone game Mino, suggesting this removal was likely a preemptive move to avoid legal action rather than a policy statement.
- The White House quietly removed a wall-building arcade game resembling Tetris after a copyright complaint.
- The Tetris Company denied involvement and emphasized it takes infringement seriously, distancing itself from the game's political messaging.
- Other similar games referencing pop culture titles like Flappy Bird and Snake remain live on the White House's mini-game page.
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