| Zeldathon | |
|---|---|
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| Genre | Video game charity marathons |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Location(s) | United States |
| Inaugurated | December 27, 2009 |
| Founder | Matthew "MC" Moffit |
| Most recent | August 13–20, 2024 |
| Next event | TBD |
| Participants | 100+ |
| Organized by | Kinstone, LLC |
| Website | zeldathon |
Zeldathon is an annual video game charity marathon, broadcast live on Twitch. Traditionally, every major video game in The Legend of Zelda series is completed back-to-back throughout the event, over the course of several days. Viewers are encouraged to donate directly to a selected charity in order to reach various goals and motivate the attendees to perform various challenges, such as playing the game upside down, or dressing up as a recurring video game character.[1][2]
As of 2024, more than 100 people from across the world have participated in the event, with the most recent instances featuring over 70 attendees each. Over the course of 30 marathons, the team has raised more than $3 million for various charitable causes.[3]
At the conclusion of the 22nd marathon, a documentary on the event's history, Money Making Game, was announced with a projected release of December 2019 to celebrate Zeldathon's 10th anniversary.[4] The documentary was premiered at the 25th marathon, Zeldathon Forces. On August 28, 2024 Matthew "MC" Moffit announced he is stepping down as Director of Zeldathon.[5]
- ^ Myers, Valerie. "Zeldathon to benefit children's cancer research". GoErie.com. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
- ^ Fekos, Konstantine (July 12, 2014). "Charity marathon featuring Zelda gaming to benefit St. Jude's". Meadville Tribune. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
- ^ "About Zeldathon". zeldathon.net. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
- ^ "Money Making Game". kickstarter.com. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
- ^ https://x.com/Zeldathon/status/1828840010692599841