Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Technology

The White House pulls its racist Tetris clone

The White House has taken down its racist Tetris ripoff days after launching a website dedicated to "arcade games," as spotted earlier by Kotaku. The Tetris clone, called "Build the Wall," involved stacking different-sized blocks to prevent a "zombie border siege." It's not clear why the White House...

The White House pulls its racist Tetris clone
Image: The Verge
“Build the Wall” was pulled days after the White House launched its “arcade.” | Screenshot: The Verge

The White House has taken down its racist Tetris ripoff days after launching a website dedicated to "arcade games," as spotted earlier by Kotaku. The Tetris clone, called "Build the Wall," involved stacking different-sized blocks to prevent a "zombie border siege."

It's not clear why the White House removed the title, though the Tetris Company previously said that it's looking into the situation. "For more than 40 years, Tetris has brought people together across generations and cultures through play and joy," Tetris spokesperson Kerri Brusca told The Verge last week. "The objective of the game has always been to stack with purpose to clear …

Read the full story at The Verge.

Originally published at The Verge

The Morning Briefing

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Be the first to receive the latest news, market analysis and updates — delivered straight to your inbox.