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accession: "0001823878-26-000065"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "MYPS"
cik: "0001823878"
company_name: "PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-10-06T20:38:32+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-10-12T16:12:50.970622+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.4
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# PLAYSTUDIOS to shut Tetris Block Party, books $3.0-3.5M Q3 impairment charge

## Summary
- On September 30, 2026, PLAYSTUDIOS decided to cease operation of its product Tetris Block Party; shutdown expected in October 2026.
- Company will recognize a non-cash, pre-tax impairment charge of $3.0 million to $3.5 million in Q3 2026 under GAAP.
- Charge relates primarily to capitalized internal-use software development costs and acquired technology tied to Tetris Block Party.
- Carrying value was deemed not recoverable; remaining useful life of leftover Tetris Block Party assets is being reduced.
- Company is also assessing contingent consideration and whether a triggering event requires an interim goodwill impairment review; final figures due in the Sept 30, 2026 Form 10-Q.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001823878-26-000065
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: MYPS
- cik: 0001823878
- company_name: PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-10-06T20:38:32+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.4
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.06, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1823878/000182387826000065/0001823878-26-000065-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1823878/000182387826000065/myps-20260930.htm

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