Anime NYC IMG_1820.jpg

JAVITS CENTER | NEW YORK CITY, NY | 2025

ONE PIECE CARD GAME OFFICIAL RETAIL STORE

Exhibit Booth Design & Build

One Piece Sets Sail at Anime NYC with a Flagship Card Game Experience


THE CHALLENGE

Bandai Card Games needed a dedicated retail hub at Anime NYC that could both handle massive demand and capture the scale and spirit of One Piece. With tens of thousands of fans in attendance and an already surging player base, the goal was to create a seamless sales experience while serving as a brand landmark on the convention floor.

OUR SOLUTION

Play Interactive designed, fabricated, and operated the official One Piece Card Game retail store. The space combined immersive design, efficient operations, and fan-first engagement to deliver a world-class activation.

PARTNERS

Bandai Namco Amusement America, Bandai Card Games

ACTIVATION HIGHLIGHTS

1

Immersive Design

A fully branded retail counter inspired by wood-grain ship aesthetics.

  • Oversized character cards featuring Monkey D. Luffy, Trafalgar Law, Dracule Mihawk, and more.

  • Large-scale digital displays showcasing the complete product line and real-time sales information.

Streamlined Operations

2

  • Turnkey Booth Build: Managed design, fabrication, and on-site installation for a seamless setup.

  • Logistics & Compliance: Coordinated load-in/out, electrical, and internet needs with Anime NYC exhibitor services.

  • Partnership Alignment: Worked directly with Left Field Media staff to ensure smooth communication and integration across the convention.

End-to-end design and build

Fan-Centered Experience

3

Bringing the One Piece universe to life for fans on the show floor

  • Immersive Destination: A must-visit booth where fans could shop, play, and engage with the brand.

  • Community Connection: Strategically positioned next to Organized Play to link casual fans with the competitive scene.

  • Shareable Moments: Photo-worthy installations that fueled organic buzz across social media.

THE RESULTS

Sell-Out Sales

Multiple products sold out within hours each day.

Massive Foot Traffic

The booth consistently drew one of the largest crowds at Anime NYC, with attendees queuing well before opening.

Flawless Execution

Across four days, retail and event operations ran seamlessly—reinforcing Play Interactive's role as Bandai’s trusted execution partner.

THE IMPACT


The Anime NYC activation established the One Piece Card Game retail store as a flagship convention experience, blending retail efficiency with immersive fandom. For Bandai, it proved that scalable experiential retail could drive both sales and long-term community engagement.

For Play Interactive, it showcased our ability to deliver turnkey brand activations at one of the largest conventions in North America.

Next
Next

Gen Con 2025