Google Play and 100 Thieves Partner with Niantic to bring exclusive VIP experience to Google Play Points members at Pokémon GO Fest NYC

Google Play and 100 Thieves are joining the Pokémon GO Fest New York City lineup to create a VIP experience with exclusive giveaways and special meet-and-greets for Google Play Points members.

New to Pokémon GO Fest New York City this year is the Google Play Space, a VIP rewards stop, lounge and talent meet & greet area all in one. All Play Points members with a Pokémon GO Fest event ticket can visit the Google Play Space on Randall’s Island during Pokémon GO Fest 2024: New York City to get rewarded. Google Play Points members will be able to redeem points for exclusive items and Pokémon GO partner research, and Gold+ members with a registered “Wildcard” can even score apparel from the 100 Thieves Pokémon Collection.

Six creators from 100 Thieves will be at the Google Play Space at Pokémon GO Fest NYC, and select attendees who are Gold+ Play Points members can pre-register for a Meet & Greet opportunity with them.

IRL Rewards for NYC GO Fest Attendees

Exclusive 100 Thieves Meet & Greets: Google Play Points Gold+ Members can pre-register for meet-and-greets with 100 Thieves creators such as Valkyrae, Ylona Garcia, and Fuslie. The full appearance schedule includes:

• Nicewigg: Friday morning Park Play session
• Ylona Garcia: Friday afternoon Park Play session
• Lough: Saturday morning Park Play session
• Sparkles_QT: Saturday afternoon Park Play session
• Fuslie: Sunday morning Park Play session
• Valkyrae: Sunday afternoon Park Play session

Pokémon x 100 Thieves Collection Giveaway: Google Play Points Gold+ Members can claim exclusive t-shirts and hoodies from a limited reprint of the sold-out Pokémon x 100 Thieves collection at the Google Play Space

Google Store Chelsea: A special PokéStop where the Pokémon x 100 Thieves apparel will also be available at the Google Store in Chelsea, New York for Gold+ Play Points Members, in limited quantities.

Digital Rewards for Trainers

Exclusive Partner Research: Google Play Points members can redeem points for an exclusive Partner Research until 7/15, featuring an encounter with Charcadet, XP, Stardust, and an Incubator

Points Exchange for Pokémon GO Fest Collection: Google Play Points members can redeem points for hats, tote bags, and pins from the Official Pokémon GO Fest Collection online in the Play Store

Interested attendees can learn more about how to claim these benefits here. There will also be digital rewards and creator live streams for anyone who wants to participate online.