The White House quietly took down a game called Build the Wall this week. It was gone just days after the Tetris Company sent a sharp warning online. An internet archive shows the game was still there on Monday afternoon. By Tuesday, it had disappeared from the site completely.
Last week, the White House unveiled a new set of video games. These games were based on President Donald Trump’s agenda. They looked a lot like popular titles such as Tetris, Snake, and Flappy Bird. One game asked players to stack “bricks” to build a wall. The instructions told users to hold the line against a zombie border siege.
P.S. The Tetris Company was not involved in the creation of ‘Build the Wall’.
P.P.S. We take copyright infringement very seriously. pic.twitter.com/Fu02khRpT3
— Tetris (@Tetris_Official) September 4, 2026
The Tetris Company did not wait around to see what happened. They posted a statement on X right away. They said they was not involved in the creation of the game. They also noted they take copyright infringement very seriously. The company made sure to state their values clearly. Their statement asserts that At Tetris we believe in the power of connection and bringing people together, not dividing them.
Their message to fans was warm but firm. Their written message to fans everywhere declared: we love you, we see you, and we’re grateful to have you in our community. The White House and the Tetris Co. did not answer questions from NBC News about the removal. No official reason was given for the sudden change.
That was not the only game in the new lineup. Another title called Rio Run looked just like the game Snake. It told players to patrol the line along the river. The goal was to pick up every crosser. A third game, Flappy Bill, mimicked Flappy Bird. Players controlled a bald eagle. Flying through monuments compelled them to keep the bill in the air.
Hey! Listen! pic.twitter.com/brGDWq89fV
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) September 9, 2026
The White House also shared videos that copied styles from big game companies. They wanted to get people to play these new games. The Tetris post made it clear that copying their style was a mistake. The game was removed before any official comment could be made. It seems the legal warning worked faster than a press release.
This situation shows how fast things can change in the digital world. A game can be built and removed in just a few days. The Tetris Company stood up for its rights without making a fuss. They used their words to make a point about unity. NBC News stated that The White House removed a MAGA-themed game after the Tetris Company issued a statement online alluding to copyright infringement.
It is a reminder that even government sites must follow the rules. The Tetris Company did not need to be mean to be right. They simply stated the facts and their values.
