The Tetris Company has stated it was not involved in the creation of a new White House arcade game that mirrors its famous block-dropping title.

The Tetris Company issued a statement clarifying it had no role in the development of the "Build the Wall" game, which was recently launched on the White House website. The game, which tasks players with preventing "zombie-like foreigners" from crossing the southern border, has drawn comparisons to the Tetris brand. In response, the company emphasized its commitment to copyright protection and its mission of bringing people together.

Game Launch and Company Response

The Trump White House introduced the whitehouse.gov/arcade website on Thursday, featuring six games including "Build the Wall." The game instructs players to "Protect the border from the coming horde." Following the launch, the Tetris Company posted a statement on social media Friday distancing itself from the project. The company noted that it takes copyright infringement "very seriously" and stated that it believes in "bringing people together, not dividing them."

Tetris Brand Background

The Tetris brand was created in 1984 by Soviet programmer Alexey Pajitnov, who remains involved with the brand today. Tetris Holding LLC owns the global rights to the game, with the Tetris Company serving as its exclusive licensee. The brand maintains a global network of partners, including major publishers like Nintendo and Sega, and reports that over 520 million units have been sold worldwide.