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I'm not going to spoil anything but y'all may want to keep an eye on @desertbus.org on 4/20. 👀

DB2025 - You Don't Know Jack - Custom game made for Desert Bus 2025 YouTube video by Noy T. Human

Maybe today is the day you watch a video of a game being played about Desert Bus, but only kinda. Also, about trivia, but only kinda?

From 2025's Dawn Guard Morning Game Shows, and Noy2222, it's You Don't Know Jack!

Desert Bus for Hope 2026 Game Jam A game jam from 2026-10-23 to 2026-10-29 hosted by Famout. The ??? Itch.io Desert Bus for Hope Game Jam is taking signups now! This game jam is both for fans of the charity run, and those who are only...

Better early then never! Signups for this years Desert Bus #GameJam are live, ready to start with @desertbus.org on October 23rd! If you want a chill jam to join to raise awareness for Child's Play charity, sign up now! itch.io/jam/dbgj2026

The DLSS 5 ON meme, but it is a photo of Desert Bus VR.

Pleased to announce revolutionary new advances in technology.

Desert Bus for Hope in the Pokopia font on a sky background.

Desert Bus 2026 launches October 23rd! That's the post. Ok, that's not the whole story, but let's start with the shortest version: Magic Con Atlanta was announced for the same weekend we've been penciling as a start point for the last cou...

Despite the very funny first line here, we have, in fact, more info about #db2026 available on the blog now.

Congratulations to our marathon peers @gamesdonequick.com for raising $1 million so far for @preventcancer.org! They're still rolling on through Saturday, so check 'em out. #AGDQ2026

We heard you liked countdowns, so we're bringing you a new one:

Desert Bus for Hope 2026, our 20th voyage, will be launching on October 23rd, 2026. #db2026

More information to follow.

This cannot happen with/out/ your continued support.

The typos will certainly continue with it, though.

Desert Bus for Hope volunteers posing around the ceremonial check to Child's Play in the amount of 1,052,135.01. Left to right: David, PJ, Soraya, Az, Cory, Boomer, Shawn, Carrie, Ego

Thanks to your amazing generosity this year, we were once again able to present @childsplaycharity.bsky.social with an astoundingly large amount on a comically larger than average check.

In all seriousness, this cannot happen with your continued support. We love you all.

📸: @dabe.bsky.social

Did Sephiroth....do this?

May our labors please you.

Childs Play - "I Am a Game Tech" This is "Childs Play - "I Am a Game Tech"" by Chris Coleman on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

I have something special to share. We premiered this incredible video last night at the dinner auction. This is a Game Tech. This is a job Child's Play created and YOUR donations make possible! Please take a few minutes to watch this and share it if you can.
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What's the "Cost" of a Desert Bus? YouTube video by Folding Ideas

All righty, we got the all clear this time.

Follow Dan as he explores the "cost" of a Desert Bus:

Heyo friends,

Jumped the gun here on an upcoming video, so we're pulling the post.

Be cool about it. Also, support @foldablehuman.bsky.social's Patreon to check it out.

www.patreon.com/foldablehuman

SharpBalloons - Freshy the Animated Abomination Balloon! Watch SharpBalloons's clip titled

One of our fans, Kadmos, was able to suggest a terrifying visage to be constructed in balloons by streamer SharpBalloons.

Thanks.

A stuffy Rizzo the Rat in his Victorian outfit from The Muppets Christmas Carol. He is on a couch next to a grey and white cat.

Our new rodent son has arrived! Thanks @kbarz.bsky.social for making Rizzo and @desertbus.org for giving us the opportunity to own such an incredible piece.

Congratulations!

Congratulations! We hope you've got some rad decks lined up to utilize 'em.

a gold challenge coin themed after desert bus for home, dated 2025, with certificate

watercolor magic the gathering tokens of: top row: plant, lander, bird, elemental, knight, wizard, goblin middle row: assassin, soldier, hero, moogle, food, drone bottom row: incubator, monk, human, insect, treasure, blood, vampire

watercolor magic the gathering tokens of: top row: clue, sliver, elf, cat bottom row: robot, squirrel, saproling

Our raffle prize from @desertbus.org arrived: watercolor MTG tokens painted by @johnicus.bsky.social! These are BEAUTIFUL.

And if you haven't picked up a shirt yet, @fangamer.com still has them up for a limited time as well. Don't forget to check out their Black Friday deals including free shipping in the US and discounted shipping abroad.

shirt.desertbus.org

Desert Bus For Hope Started in 2007 by internet sketch comedy group LoadingReadyRun, Desert Bus for Hope combines video games and tedium to benefit charity. Desert Bus is the world's longest running internet-based fundra...

Heads up for Pinny Arcade pals, DBLoon hoarders, and photobook aficionados, the Desert Bus for Hope 2025 store will be closing later this week, sometime on November 28th.

store.desertbus.org

Hey. 👋

DB2025 - How's Freshy doing today? YouTube video by DesertBusForHope

So proud of everyone who donated, volunteered for, or just watched and enjoyed this year's @desertbus.org !!!
Wish I could have been there in person, but I did make a little cameo towards the end. 👀
youtu.be/ped899g8Zfg?...

Let us know when it shows up!

Desert Bus Starter Packs!

Volunteers & Guests, includes 2024: go.bsky.app/KTsRAkA
Moderation Team (by Dix): go.bsky.app/JefyU48
Crafters (by Meark): go.bsky.app/VqfvAcy

Where to find us...
Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/dese...
Mastodon: kind.social/@desertbus
Instagram: www.instagram.com/desertbusfor...
Youtube: www.youtube.com/@DesertBusFo...

So here's to Desert Bus for Hope 2025, where we raised over $1,048,000 FOR THE CHILDREN! We've cried, we've crashed, and we will miss you dearly. See you next year for our *20th* Desert Bus! And make sure to keep an eye out on our socials as we prepare for our big anniversary...

Thank you again to everyone out there! Another year down, another million raised, and so many people who will be helped because of what you've done with us this year and every other! We couldn't do this without you, and through all the laughs and the tears, we wouldn't want it any other way...

And as the donations go brrrrrr we have hit $1 million at #DB2025 for @childsplaycharity.bsky.social

Thank you all for your amazing support!