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Tetris Company warns White House arcade game may infringe copyright

Developing1 source · Sep 5, 2026

The Tetris Company flagged the White House's new policy-themed online arcade for potential copyright infringement over a game called 'Build the Wall.'

Tetris Company warns White House arcade game may infringe copyright
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What happened

The White House launched an online arcade on Thursday featuring games based on President Trump's policies. One game, titled 'Build the Wall,' uses mechanics closely resembling those of Tetris. The Tetris Company appeared to warn the White House on Friday that the site may constitute copyright infringement.

Context

The incident raises a question about the permissibility of government agencies creating derivative works based on copyrighted material, even when those works are policy-themed or satirical in nature. A copyright holder's claim of infringement could constrain what types of games or media a government entity can legally publish online.

What's disputed

The excerpt does not specify the exact nature or content of The Tetris Company's warning, whether it was formal legal notice, the specific mechanics that allegedly infringe, or how the White House responded.