From Supergiant Games' mythological rouguelike game Hades and its soon to be sequel Hades 2, Underworld Prince Zagreus & Princess Melinoë (Zag's newly revealed younger sister) are ready to battle the odds to raise money for Child's Play Charity!

The Siblings with the Spicy Steps were meticulously handmade over a whole summer using cottons, acrylic yarn, vinyl & foam, with most of the attention going into capturing and painting all the little details that make them unique. Fully posable yet soft, Zag & Mel measure 12" tall, weigh less than 1 Underworld pomegranate each, and can be displayed on your shelf with one of their accompanying accessories (you can even pose & brush their hair if you desire!)

Should you find yourself in need of companions to overcome the impossible, Zag & Mel have been there- and they've got your back!

Included:

• Stygian Blade (Aspect of Desert Bus Shifts)
• Melinoë's Moon-themed weapons (magic not included)
• 2 bottles of the finest Ambrosia
• Pact of Punishment (Desert Bus Edition)
• Certificate of Adoption + Care Instructions

To enter, donate $6.66 or multiples there of before 4:55 PM PST.

And there upon a rainbow is the answer to a Neverending Story.

Originally published in 1979, The Neverending Story has been a beloved touchstone across several generations and praised by fantasy lovers abound. The beautifully crafted gold and silver Auryn amulet and leatherbound book covered in detailed metalwork are a treat to any fan of this novel. Much like Bastian, you are the dreamer that Fantastica needs, so take on the ruler's emblem and jump in to this imaginative world. Tu Was Du Willst.

To enter donate $6.79 or multiples there of before 4:00 PM.

We would like to thank Heroic Replicas for their continued sponsorship.

Heroic Replicas specializes in accurate replicas of fantasy, sci-fi, action, and adventure props and accessories. They craft realistic weapons, relics, and gizmos from the movies, shows, comics, and video games that made us into the fans we are today.

Thank you Heroic Replicas.

Do your walls need more Mario Kart?  Trick question, all wall need more Mario Kart.

Surround yourself with some good ol' Mario Kart 64 nostalgia with this series of 4 fabric wall hangings featuring high-quality prints of original drawings of the 16 race course maps from the beloved Nintendo 64 classic. The prints are arranged by cup (Mushroom, Flower, Star, and Special) and each cup sports a unique border color (green, red, yellow, and blue, respectively). Hidden amongst the free-hand designs are items from the game and iconic features from the courses. (Can you find the dreaded blue shells?). Each lightweight fabric panel is 34 cm (13.5 in) x 135 cm (53 in). The hanging string adds an additional 6 cm (2.5 in) to the total height. A color-coordinated, hand-sewn "Desert Bus for Hope 2023" tag on the back of each panel will forever remind you where you acquired this wonderful series!
The fabric is a 50% linen, 50% cotton blend and the inks are colorfast. If pieces become rumpled, wrinkles can be removed by ironing (from the back) with a hot iron, with or without steam.

To enter donate $8.64 or multiples thereof before 2:55 PM PST.

We have games for you specifically games from team17.

This prize pack includes download codes for 10 indie games: 8 of which are published in the Year of Our Bus 2023, PLUS two original games which have sequels published this year.

Some of the titles included are on the eerie side, like Dredge (an adventure - fishing game with a mysterious and ominous mood), Gord (a city-building adventure set in a dark fantasy land inspired by Slavic folklore) and Blasphemous (an action RPG with metroidvania-style gameplay set in a cursed world full of monsters that can be weakened using different relics you’ll during your quest, plus the sequel that continues where this story leaves off).

If you’re in the mood for silliness, you’re covered with games like Headbangers (a rhythm game where you dance-battle as a pigeon, and collect crumbs to customize your costume), and Moving Out (a physics-based moving simulator with a variety of destinations, which get wilder and wackier in the sequel!)

The games included are:
Blasphemous
Blasphemous 2
Dredge
Gord
Headbangers
Killer Frequency
King of the Castle
Moving Out
Moving Out 2
Trepang2

To enter donaten$5.10 or multiples there of before 12:55.

It's time to say goodbye to our very last full shift of Dawn Guard.

And not only that, but our very last game of Coffee Pong: Battle of Site Boys!

And a wonderful giveaway for a hardback copy of the DB Photo Book!

And just because Ashley has spent the whole week torturing James for singing Caillou, it was only fair!!

I mean....

She probably deserved it?

Ok ok I'm sorry Ashley!!! Don't be mad at me!

We may all be on the last loopy leg of DB where-in we can manage to be even remotely functional, but sometimes you just gotta crab.

And crab.

And crab again!

But now it is time for us to go. We are very eepy.

We'll see you tomorrow for the very last day!! Thank you so much for sticking around with us!

Spiritfarer is an amazing and emotional game, and anyone who knows the game will know what the image on this quilt means. If you don't, I highly suggest playing the game, but make sure you bring some tissues.

However, whether or not you've played the game, this quilt is made with such love and care that anyone can enjoy it. So if you'd like a chance to win, donate $5.15 or multiples thereof before 11:50am PST!

There's no better way to play a cozy management game about dying than cuddled up under your own Everdoor quilt. When you've completed the game and you're not ready to say goodbye just yet, you can hand it up on your wall as a reminder of your journey. This 40"x60" lightweight throw quilt is perfect for either. The front features a depiction of the Everdoor cut and sewn from batik fabrics with a dark blue border containing the constellations of Stella and her 15 companions she encounters throughout the game. The backside is a soft, dark blue minky fabric.

Thank you again to DJ TurnLRR (who is definitely not our own James Turner) for the wonderful vinyl music set yesterday! And to top it off, he has even given us the full playlist! So click on this link right here to be able to enjoy the set whenever you would like.

And of course, if you missed experiencing the live set as seen on Desert Bus for Hope, then I highly recommend watching the special cursed rendition of Africa!

Breath of the Wild introduced a selection of flying dragons, each representing one of the goddesses of the Triforce. And then, in Tears of the Kingdom, a mystery new dragon appeared. This painting depicts the Light Dragon that flies through the sky in the game, and it an amazing piece of art for any Zelda fan's wall! All you have to do is donate $6.90 for multiples thereof until 11am PST for your chance to win!

This 24in x 18in (60.96cm x 45.72cm) canvas painting is made by alternating multiple layers acrylic paint and epoxy resin. The resulting 3D effect is a perfect way to encapsulate the sense of looming threat permeating any Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom playthrough! With an extremely glossy finish, enjoy this painting in the air, on the ground, or down in the Gloom! But, resin is known to yellow over time in sun; so, as much as it may hurt, please enjoy it out of direct sunlight.

We've noticed PayPal is having some trouble with everybody! So if you're having issues, read this post and learn our different method!

We here at Desert Bus for Hope, and really by that I mean Fugi, have been working hard to try and make sure people from New Zealand are able to donate to us! Unfortunately PayPal has decided to be a silly goof, but you now have NEW OPTIONS!

If you're from New Zealand (or otherwise are unable to use PayPal) then you'll find on the donation page a little box that says "I live in New Zealand or otherwise can't use PayPal". If this applies to you, click it and it will take you to our new method through Tiltify! With this you should be able to do everything, participate in live auctions, silent auctions, and giveaways.

Unfortunately we do need you to be able to use Stripe, but if you can't use it or have any other issues at all please email us at websupport@desertbus.org and we can try to work something out with you.

Some info for if you use this method, since it's such a quick fix:

1) You have to be logged in to your donor account! We can't have access to your information otherwise. There's several extra fields in Tiltify, but make sure to at least give us your email.

2) Once you go through the Tiltify method, please check your Donor account afterwards to make sure it is working properly.

3) Unfortunately this method does require higher fees, which we don't have control over. But we appreciate everything you can give!