GameBlast

GameBlast is an annual charity initiative by SpecialEffect, a UK-based charity that helps people with disabilities play games. Gamers and gaming companies are encouraged to take part in a gaming-related challenge to raise money for the charity over the period of 48 hours.

Jagex has supported the GameBlast initiative for many years, including by running 24 hour livestreams, releasing cosmetic items into the game, and previously opening up the Well of Goodwill for people to donate in-game coins, items, and bonds. Double XP Weekends are common around GameBlast.

2018
Jagex will hold another 24 hour livestream starting at 12:00 UTC on 23 February 2018 and ending at 12:00 UTC on 24 February 2018 in support of GameBlast '18. The well was not reopened. The limited edition GameBlast 2018 pack is available from Solomon's General Store throughout the weekend.

2016
This took place on 26 February - 28 February 2016. The Well again was reopened, and the limited edition GameBlast 2016 pack was made available on Solomon's General Store. To follow previous years' tradition, Jagex also streamed 24 hours of various activities at their offices on Twitch.

Livestream timetable
The livestream was from 12:00 UTC on 26 February 2016 until 12:00 UTC on 27 February 2016. Throughout the stream, a team of JMods and a team of players partook in 8 challenges against each other. Prizes were also given out, including gaming equipment, real life RuneScape equipment, and signed artwork. When each milestone for money raised was reached, there were various activities completed, such as Mod Kelpie getting his head shaved in the style of a partyhat.

Auction
Jagex auctioned a list of things for this event; all had a starting price of £0.01, listed in oldest first:

2015
This took place on 20 February - 22 February 2015. The Well was reopened, along with the limited edition GameBlast outfit made for the event at the Solomon's General Store. Jagex additionally streamed 24 hours of activities, including RuneScape and Block'n'Load; additionally teams took part in various challenges like drinking foul smoothies and chair racing around the office; waxed eyebrows, legs and arms; and killed bots to donate their ill-gotten gains to the cause. All donations to the were once again given to SpecialEffect. Approximately £50,000 were raised during the event.

2014
This took place on 21 February - 24 February 2014. The Well was reopened, along with the limited edition GameBlast tunic made for the event at the Solomon's General Store. All donations to the Well were given to SpecialEffect. Approximately 36 billion coins worth of items and 3,600 bonds were donated.