On September 4-5, 2026, the White House launched Arcade.gov featuring retro browser games promoting President Trump's agenda, including a Tetris-like game titled "Build the Wall" about border security. The Tetris Company publicly distanced itself, stating it did not authorize or license the game.
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The Tetris Company said Friday it did not help create “Build the Wall,” a block-stacking game on the White House’s new Arcade.gov site, and had not authorized or licensed the Tetris brand or intellectual property for the game [nytimes.com#1][scmp.com#1][mashable.com#1][engadget.com#1][eleconomista.com.mx#1]. The company said it was reviewing the matter and said in a social media post that it takes
The maker of Tetris criticized a new White House digital game that mimics its classic puzzle by having players build a wall to stop migrants from crossing the US border.
The White House unveiled Arcade, a section of its official website with five low-resolution retro browser games promoting parts of President Trump's agenda, including immigration enforcement, border security, health policy, legislation and children's savings accounts [abc7.com#1][fox32chicago.com#1][wwaytv3.com#1]. The games are "Build the Wall," "Rio Run," "Supply Line," "Flappy Bill" and "Trump
The Tetris-inspired game, titled “Build the Wall,” instructs players to “protect the border from the coming horde” and hold the line against a “zombie border siege.”