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Gatorbox: /* Trivia */

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Trivia

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	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	* Total games featured: ~~218~~		* Total games featured (excluding challenges): 122
	* Most money raised in one marathon: $2,646 (2022)		* Most money raised in one marathon: $2,646 (2022)
	* Most games in one marathon: ~~57 (2020)~~		* Most scheduled games in one marathon: TBA
	* Most challenges in one marathon: 35 (2021)		* Most challenges in one marathon: 35 (2021)
	* Most featured ~~game~~: M.C. Kids, ~~Super Off Road~~ (12)		* Most featured games: ''Super Off Road'' (13), ''M.C. Kids'' (13), ''Bible Buffet'' (11), ''Kirby's Adventure'' (9), ''NanoQuest'' (7), ''Puggsy'' (6)

	[[Category:Shows]]		[[Category:Shows]]

Gatorbox at 21:41, 19 November 2025

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	==Featured Games==		==Featured Games==
	Below is a table showing every game that has been featured in a Gatorbox Extra Life marathon. An "X" denotes a run that was cancelled during the marathon due to technical difficulties or other unforeseen problems. 2017's Extra Life marathon was cancelled due to [[Hurricane Harvey]], however funds were still raised on the channel's official Extra Life page to support the charity despite the marathon not taking place.		Below is a table showing every game that has been featured in a Gatorbox Extra Life marathon as a full speedrun. Challenges have been split off into their own table in the next section. An "X" on the table denotes a run that was cancelled during the marathon due to technical difficulties or other unforeseen problems. 2017's Extra Life marathon was cancelled due to [[Hurricane Harvey]], however funds were still raised on the channel's official Extra Life page to support the charity despite the marathon not taking place.

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Gatorbox at 21:39, 19 November 2025

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Gatorbox at 17:45, 17 November 2025

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	'''Extra Life''' is an American charity benefiting children's hospitals across the continental United States. Their flagship charity event, "Game Day", began in 2008 and has occurred annually ever since. Starting in 2013 [[Draco]] has hosted a 24-hour fundraising marathon for Extra Life in an effort to raise money for Driscoll Children's Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas. Draco says he chose this hospital because when [[FPS Reflex\|his brother]] was very young they saved his life. To date, Draco and the Gatorbox community have raised over $13,000 for the hospital. Draco has also personally made additional donations of games, toys, and stuffed animals to the hospital.		'''Extra Life''' is an American charity benefiting children's hospitals across the continental United States. Their flagship charity event, "Game Day", began in 2008 and has occurred annually ever since. Starting in 2013 [[Draco]] has hosted a 24-hour fundraising marathon for Extra Life in an effort to raise money for Driscoll Children's Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas. Draco says he chose this hospital because when [[FPS Reflex\|his brother]] was very young they saved his life. To date, Draco and the Gatorbox community have raised over $15,000 for the hospital. Draco has also personally made additional donations of games, toys, and stuffed animals to the hospital.

	Gatorbox's 2013 and 2014 marathons were hosted from the Extra Life event headquarters in Windcrest, Texas. Draco was a featured performer both years; in 2013 his speedrun of ''Cosmic Spacehead'' was showcased on the official Extra Life livestream and in 2014 he was a participant in some of Extra Life's live skits and comedy content. The event headquarters moved in 2015 and Draco has hosted the marathon from the regular Gatorbox set ever since. A marathon was planned but ultimately not held in 2017 due to Hurricane Harvey destroying the studio where the show was taped~~. The annual marathon resumed in 2018 with a record-setting turnout both in funds raised (at the time) and marathon length~~. Despite not holding a marathon in 2017 a few donations still came in out of tradition from fans and Draco contributed the ad revenue of the Extra Life videos on the channel for the previous year like he normally does.		Gatorbox's 2013 and 2014 marathons were hosted from the Extra Life event headquarters in Windcrest, Texas. Draco was a featured performer both years; in 2013 his speedrun of ''Cosmic Spacehead'' was showcased on the official Extra Life livestream and in 2014 he was a participant in some of Extra Life's live skits and comedy content. The event headquarters moved in 2015 and Draco has hosted the marathon from the regular Gatorbox set ever since. A marathon was planned but ultimately not held in 2017 due to Hurricane Harvey destroying the studio where the show was taped. Despite not holding a marathon in 2017 a few donations still came in out of tradition from fans and Draco contributed the ad revenue of the Extra Life videos on the channel for the previous year like he normally does. The annual marathon resumed in 2018 with a record-setting turnout both in funds raised (at the time) and marathon length.

	Extra Life participants are permitted to do whatever they like for their Game Day fundraising events, Draco has elected to model Gatorbox's marathons similarly to popular speedrunning marathons such as Games Done Quick. Between 2013 and 2018 Draco hosted a 24-hour speedrunning marathon, however starting with 2019's broadcast the schedule was split into two 12-hour marathons in order to allow for better scheduling and a more restful break.		Extra Life participants are permitted to do whatever they like for their Game Day fundraising events, Draco has elected to model Gatorbox's marathons similarly to popular speedrunning marathons such as Games Done Quick. Between 2013 and 2018 Draco hosted a 24-hour speedrunning marathon, however starting with 2019's broadcast the schedule was split into two 12-hour marathons in order to allow for better scheduling and a more restful break.
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	Occasionally, new world records are set in some of the games featured; in 2013 and 2014 new records were set for ''Super Off Road''. In 2020 a new world record was set for ''Croc's World''. In 2021 a ''de facto'' record was set for ''Crimson Room: Decade''. A ''de facto'' record was also set for ''Monster Truck'' and the PS1 version of ''Revolution X'' in 2024.		Occasionally, new world records are set in some of the games featured; in 2013 and 2014 new records were set for ''Super Off Road''. In 2020 a new world record was set for ''Croc's World''. In 2021 a ''de facto'' record was set for ''Crimson Room: Decade''. A ''de facto'' record was also set for ''Monster Truck'' and the PS1 version of ''Revolution X'' in 2024.

	Following the conclusion of the 2023 marathon Draco and the Gatorbox channel were awarded Extra Life's lifetime achievement award for surpassing $10,000 in total donations across all of the marathons.		Following the conclusion of the 2023 marathon Draco and the Gatorbox channel were awarded Extra Life's lifetime achievement award for surpassing $10,000 in total donations across all of the marathons. In 2025, Driscoll Children's Hospital recognized Draco and Gator Company with one of their Miracle Awards, a plaque generally reserved for major corporate sponsors.

	==Donation Incentives==		==Donation Incentives==
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	* 2023: Factory sealed & graded ''*NSYNC: Get to the Show'' autographed by Draco		* 2023: Factory sealed & graded ''*NSYNC: Get to the Show'' autographed by Draco
	* 2024: Factory sealed & graded ''Monster Jam: Showdown'' autographed by Reflex		* 2024: Factory sealed & graded ''Monster Jam: Showdown'' autographed by Reflex
	* 2025: [[Nessie]] and Gatorbox logo stickers		* 2025: [[Nessie]] and Gatorbox logo stickers (for all donators)

	==Gimmick Speedruns==		==Gimmick Speedruns==
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	* ''Super Off Road'': Beaten with an Xbox 360 steering wheel controller.		* ''Super Off Road'': Beaten with an Xbox 360 steering wheel controller.
	* ''M.C. Kids'': Draco eats something every time he dies (cheeseburgers, McNuggets, sometimes with hot sauce).		* ''M.C. Kids'': Draco eats something every time he dies (cheeseburgers, McNuggets, sometimes with hot sauce).
	* ''Bible Buffet'': The game's official Bible quiz book is used. For the 2025 marathon, a Game Genie code was used so every single level ~~on the board was played~~.		* ''Bible Buffet'': The game's official Bible quiz book is used. For the 2025 marathon, a Game Genie code was used to play every single level.

	==Themed Marathons==		==Themed Marathons==
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	* 2023: Gold Medal (Extra Life), Lifetime Achievement Award (Extra Life)		* 2023: Gold Medal (Extra Life), Lifetime Achievement Award (Extra Life)
	* 2024: Gold Medal (Extra Life)		* 2024: Gold Medal (Extra Life)
	* 2025: Miracle Award (Driscoll Children's Hospital)		* 2025: Gold Medal (Extra Life), Miracle Award (Driscoll Children's Hospital)

	==Featured Games==		==Featured Games==
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	* Most games in one marathon: 57 (2020)		* Most games in one marathon: 57 (2020)
	* Most challenges in one marathon: 35 (2021)		* Most challenges in one marathon: 35 (2021)
	* Most featured game: M.C. Kids, Super Off Road (10)		* Most featured game: M.C. Kids, Super Off Road (12)

	[[Category:Shows]]		[[Category:Shows]]

Gatorbox: /* Awards & Recognition */

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Awards & Recognition

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	==Awards & Recognition==		==Awards & Recognition==
	* 2013: ~~Performing Guest~~ (Extra Life)		* 2013: Featured Performer (Extra Life)
			* 2014: Player Profile (San Antonio Express News)
	* 2018: Silver Medal (Extra Life)		* 2018: Silver Medal (Extra Life)
	* 2019: Silver Medal (Extra Life)		* 2019: Silver Medal (Extra Life)

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 * 2023: Factory sealed & graded ''*NSYNC: Get to the Show'' autographed by Draco
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 * ''M.C. Kids'': Draco eats something every time he dies (cheeseburgers, McNuggets, sometimes with hot sauce).
 * ''Bible Buffet'': The game's official Bible quiz book is used. For the 2025 marathon, a Game Genie code was used so every single level on the board was played.
 ==Featured Games==

Gatorbox: /* Gimmick Speedruns */

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Gimmick Speedruns

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	* ''Super Off Road'': Beaten with an Xbox 360 steering wheel controller.		* ''Super Off Road'': Beaten with an Xbox 360 steering wheel controller.
	* ''M.C. Kids'': Draco eats something every time he dies (cheeseburgers, McNuggets, sometimes with hot sauce).		* ''M.C. Kids'': Draco eats something every time he dies (cheeseburgers, McNuggets, sometimes with hot sauce).
	* ''Bible Buffet'': The game's official Bible quiz book is used.		* ''Bible Buffet'': The game's official Bible quiz book is used. For the 2025 marathon, a Game Genie code was used so every single level on the board was played.

	==Featured Games==		==Featured Games==

Gatorbox: /* Featured Games */

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Featured Games

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	<nowiki>*</nowiki> 2017's Extra Life marathon was cancelled due to [[Hurricane Harvey]].		<nowiki>*</nowiki> 2017's Extra Life marathon was cancelled due to [[Hurricane Harvey]], however funds were still raised on the channel's official Extra Life page to support the charity despite the marathon not taking place.

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==

Gatorbox at 21:00, 11 November 2024

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	'''Extra Life''' is an American charity benefiting children's hospitals across the continental United States. Their flagship charity event, "Game Day", began in 2008 and has occurred annually ever since. Starting in 2013 [[Draco]] has hosted a 24-hour fundraising marathon for Extra Life in an effort to raise money for Driscoll Children's Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas. Draco says he chose this hospital because when [[FPS Reflex\|his brother]] was very young they saved his life. To date, Draco and the Gatorbox community have raised over $11,000 for the hospital. Draco has also personally made additional donations of games, toys, and stuffed animals to the hospital.		'''Extra Life''' is an American charity benefiting children's hospitals across the continental United States. Their flagship charity event, "Game Day", began in 2008 and has occurred annually ever since. Starting in 2013 [[Draco]] has hosted a 24-hour fundraising marathon for Extra Life in an effort to raise money for Driscoll Children's Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas. Draco says he chose this hospital because when [[FPS Reflex\|his brother]] was very young they saved his life. To date, Draco and the Gatorbox community have raised over $13,000 for the hospital. Draco has also personally made additional donations of games, toys, and stuffed animals to the hospital.

	Gatorbox's 2013 and 2014 marathons were hosted from the Extra Life event headquarters in Windcrest, Texas. Draco was a featured performer both years; in 2013 his speedrun of ''Cosmic Spacehead'' was showcased on the official Extra Life livestream and in 2014 he was a participant in some of Extra Life's live skits and comedy content. The event headquarters moved in 2015 and Draco has hosted the marathon from the regular Gatorbox set ever since. A marathon was planned but ultimately not held in 2017 due to Hurricane Harvey destroying the studio where the show was taped. The annual marathon resumed in 2018 with a record-setting turnout both in funds raised (at the time) and marathon length. Despite not holding a marathon in 2017 a few donations still came in out of tradition from fans and Draco contributed the ad revenue of the Extra Life videos on the channel for the previous year like he normally does.		Gatorbox's 2013 and 2014 marathons were hosted from the Extra Life event headquarters in Windcrest, Texas. Draco was a featured performer both years; in 2013 his speedrun of ''Cosmic Spacehead'' was showcased on the official Extra Life livestream and in 2014 he was a participant in some of Extra Life's live skits and comedy content. The event headquarters moved in 2015 and Draco has hosted the marathon from the regular Gatorbox set ever since. A marathon was planned but ultimately not held in 2017 due to Hurricane Harvey destroying the studio where the show was taped. The annual marathon resumed in 2018 with a record-setting turnout both in funds raised (at the time) and marathon length. Despite not holding a marathon in 2017 a few donations still came in out of tradition from fans and Draco contributed the ad revenue of the Extra Life videos on the channel for the previous year like he normally does.
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	Extra Life participants are permitted to do whatever they like for their Game Day fundraising events, Draco has elected to model Gatorbox's marathons similarly to popular speedrunning marathons such as Games Done Quick. Between 2013 and 2018 Draco hosted a 24-hour speedrunning marathon, however starting with 2019's broadcast the schedule was split into two 12-hour marathons in order to allow for better scheduling and a more restful break.		Extra Life participants are permitted to do whatever they like for their Game Day fundraising events, Draco has elected to model Gatorbox's marathons similarly to popular speedrunning marathons such as Games Done Quick. Between 2013 and 2018 Draco hosted a 24-hour speedrunning marathon, however starting with 2019's broadcast the schedule was split into two 12-hour marathons in order to allow for better scheduling and a more restful break.

	Occasionally, new world records are set in some of the games featured; in 2013 and 2014 new records were set for ''Super Off Road''. In 2020 a new world record was set for ''Croc's World''. In 2021 a ''de facto'' record was set for ''Crimson Room: Decade''.		Occasionally, new world records are set in some of the games featured; in 2013 and 2014 new records were set for ''Super Off Road''. In 2020 a new world record was set for ''Croc's World''. In 2021 a ''de facto'' record was set for ''Crimson Room: Decade''. A ''de facto'' record was also set for ''Monster Truck'' and the PS1 version of ''Revolution X'' in 2024.

	Following the conclusion of the 2023 marathon Draco and the Gatorbox channel were awarded Extra Life's lifetime achievement award for surpassing $10,000 in total donations across all of the marathons.		Following the conclusion of the 2023 marathon Draco and the Gatorbox channel were awarded Extra Life's lifetime achievement award for surpassing $10,000 in total donations across all of the marathons.

Gatorbox: /* Gimmick Speedruns */

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Gimmick Speedruns

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	==Gimmick Speedruns==		==Gimmick Speedruns==
	There are numerous games that are featured multiple times in Gatorbox's Extra Life marathons and some of them are included every year. In order to avoid these games becoming "stale" to viewers Draco occasionally mixes up their features to include fun gimmicks and keep them interesting.		There are numerous games that are featured multiple times in Gatorbox's Extra Life marathons and some of them are included every year. In order to avoid these games becoming "stale" to viewers Draco occasionally mixes up their features to include fun gimmicks and keep them interesting. The first such gimmick was the "[[Cheeseburger Challenge]]" for ''M.C. Kids'', introduced in 2016, where Draco would stop playing the game and eat an entire McDonald's cheeseburger for every death he took during the run.

	Examples of these runs:		Examples of these runs:
	* ''Kirby's Adventure'': ~~Played on real hardware~~ with an NES flight stick ~~and through an emulator with an~~ Xbox 360 light gun.		* ''Kirby's Adventure'': Beaten with a non-standard controller (NES flight stick, Xbox 360 light gun).
	* ''Super Off Road'': ~~Played~~ with an Xbox 360 steering wheel controller.		* ''Super Off Road'': Beaten with an Xbox 360 steering wheel controller.
	* ''M.C. Kids'': Draco eats something every time he dies (cheeseburgers, McNuggets, sometimes with hot sauce).		* ''M.C. Kids'': Draco eats something every time he dies (cheeseburgers, McNuggets, sometimes with hot sauce).
	* ''Bible Buffet'': The game's official Bible quiz book is used.		* ''Bible Buffet'': The game's official Bible quiz book is used.