White House Removes 'Build the Wall' Game After Tetris Company Copyright Complaint

A short-lived online game titled "Build the Wall," associated with the Trump administration, has been removed after the Tetris Company raised copyright concerns, according to a report by TechCrunch.

The game, which reportedly resembled the classic falling-block puzzle game Tetris, was taken down after the Tetris Company posted a statement saying it takes "copyright infringement very seriously," TechCrunch reported.

Details about how long the game was available online, where exactly it was hosted, and the specific gameplay mechanics were not fully detailed in the available reporting. TechCrunch did not specify whether the White House or the Trump administration issued any direct response to the Tetris Company's complaint.

The Tetris Company is known for protecting its intellectual property, including the visual style and mechanics associated with the Tetris brand, which it has licensed to numerous developers over the years.

TechCrunch's report indicates the game is now unavailable, though it did not specify whether the removal was a direct result of a formal legal action or a voluntary takedown following the public complaint.

This publication has not independently verified additional details beyond what was reported by TechCrunch, and further information about the incident was not immediately available.