The Tetris Company says it has no involvement in a White House–hosted video game called “Build the Wall,” which appears to be a copy of the classic block-matching game. The company also states it takes copyright infringement “very seriously,” according to multiple reports.
Several outlets describe the game as a zombie-themed block-dropping title in which players try to stop figures representing immigrants from crossing the U.S. southern border. Variety and The New York Times report the company’s distancing language, while Engadget adds context that “Build the Wall” is among several new games appearing on the White House website. The coverage centers on the company’s rejection of any connection to the game and its implication of potential copyright issues, rather than on the game’s political message.
While the articles differ slightly in how they frame the copycat nature of the title and the details of the White House game lineup, they agree that the Tetris Company is publicly repudiating any role in creating or endorsing the “Build the Wall” game.
