The Trump administration recently featured a collection of arcade-style games on the official White House website, including one called “Build the Wall.” This game closely mimicked Tetris, challenging players to stack blocks of different shapes, but with a contentious political premise where the goal was to erect a wall to stop a “zombie border siege.” The game quickly attracted criticism for its perceived racist undertones and political messaging.

Soon after the game’s release, the Tetris Company publicly disavowed any involvement with “Build the Wall.” They asserted their ownership of the original Tetris intellectual property and emphasized their strict stance against copyright violations. Following this, the White House removed the game from its site, as the page now returns a 404 error indicating it is no longer accessible.

While “Build the Wall” was taken down, other politically charged games remain on the White House arcade site. One such game, “Rio Run,” features a white male character whose objective is to deport immigrant characters, continuing the pattern of controversial, immigration-themed gaming content promoted by the administration.

TechCrunch attempted to reach out to the Trump administration for further comment regarding the removal of the game. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions around government use of digital media for political messaging, and intellectual property rights enforcement in the digital age. As the 2026 political climate intensifies, such digital gestures are likely to provoke further debate.