Round1 and ‘One Piece’ Join Forces for Nationwide Pirate Takeover Event
Anime crossovers have become a prominent feature in the entertainment and hospitality sectors, but few franchises boast the dedicated fanbase that ‘One Piece’ has cultivated. The Straw Hat Pirates have ventured into various collaborations, from sneaker releases to stadium partnerships over the past year, showcasing how Eiichiro Oda’s universe continues to engage fans beyond just manga and anime.
This momentum has now propelled the franchise into the arcade and entertainment arena, with a new partnership aimed at families, gamers, and collectors alike. It emphasizes the kind of communal, in-person experience that streaming alone cannot replicate, generating excitement among long-time fans of the series.
Round1, the bowling-and-arcade chain renowned for merging Japanese entertainment culture with American nightlife, has officially launched a ‘One Piece’ collaboration across its venues. The campaign began on July 18 and will run through October 17, featuring themed prizes, exclusive merchandise, and giveaways at 59 Round1 locations in the United States and 100 venues throughout Japan.
The highlight of the collaboration is a selection of crane game prizes centered around the Straw Hat Crew. Guests can try their luck at winning Chopper plush toys, Gear 5 Luffy figures, and mini plush collectibles exclusive to this promotional period. For fans who have spent years hunting for such niche merchandise, the crane machines turn into a treasure hunt of their own.
In addition to the arcade offerings, Round1 is embracing the pirate theme throughout its food and beverage selections. Guests who purchase select drinks receive a voucher for limited-edition merchandise, while any food or drink purchase of $30 or more, including items from the special ‘One Piece’ themed menu, comes with a bonus mystery coaster. The venue also offers photo opportunities and themed packages for bowling and karaoke, transforming a typical outing into a full pirate adventure.
For trading card enthusiasts, the collaboration’s main attraction may be the newly designed ‘One Piece’ Card Game set created specifically for this partnership. Fans selected through a registration process can collect up to 10 exclusive card designs by making qualifying reloads to their Round1 Game Card, which rewards regular visits instead of a single purchase.
The rollout has been staggered across multiple phases to manage demand. Wave 1 launched on July 18, with Wave 2 following on September 1. Registration for Phase 4 of the Round1 Promotion Pack opens on August 24 at 10 a.m. PDT, with the purchase window running from September 7 through September 13 at each guest’s designated venue, while Phase 3 pickup concluded on August 23. Fans eager to secure a spot must register online in advance, as successful entrants are limited to the number specified on each registration form.
Round1 has also introduced some flexibility for party bookings related to the collaboration, allowing themed party plans to extend through July 16, 2027, regardless of when the party is booked. This provides families and groups with ample time to plan a ‘One Piece’ themed outing even after the main promotional window closes in October.
This layered rollout rewards repeat visits, whether someone is hunting for a specific plush from the crane machines or trying to complete the full set of exclusive cards. With both the U.S. and Japan participating simultaneously, the collaboration highlights the global reach of the ‘One Piece’ fandom, spanning arcades, bowling alleys, and card tables across two continents.
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