How to Create a The Sandbox Experience with the Element of the Year of the Dragon
- Ethan 劉呈顥
- Apr 29
- 4 min read
The annual Lunar New Year is here again!
What's even more special this year is that it's the Year of the Dragon, which comes once every twelve years.
In Chinese culture, the dragon symbolizes power, wisdom, and good fortune, and it is considered an auspicious symbol in Chinese traditions.
With these characteristics in mind, how can we create a The Sandbox experience incorporating the elements of the Year of the Dragon?
Year of the Dragon-Themed Activities
When nspace was thinking about how to build the Year of the Dragon experience in The Sandbox, we reflected on some of the cases from last year’s Lunar New Year.
During last year’s "Year of the Rabbit," which coincided with The Sandbox Season 3, The Sandbox launched a series of Year of the Rabbit activities.
They introduced a reward pool of 200,000 SAND coins and mysterious blind boxes.
By completing specific tasks, players could receive exclusive personalized avatars and even The Sandbox land from the blind boxes.
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In the tasks, players could also collect rabbit suction cups.
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From this perspective, we can design tasks in The Sandbox centered around dragon-related themes.
For example: finding dragon eggs, helping dragon babies hatch, and training them to grow into mighty dragons.
Players who successfully complete these tasks will not only receive generous SAND coin rewards but also have a chance to get special dragon-themed mystery boxes for the Year of the Dragon.
By the way, here's a little secret—nspace also launched the WMCC Metaverse Comic Gallery experience in The Sandbox during last year's Lunar New Year!
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Creating a Dragon Year Themed Village
With VoxEdit, we have the freedom to create the themes we desire.
If you want to learn how to use VoxEdit, click here.
For the Dragon Year theme, we can build a virtual village that reflects the Dragon Year celebrations.
Just like we previously created a rabbit-themed game experience, we can now join the festivities in The Sandbox alongside dragons!
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You can also transform into a rabbit to unlock tasks in The Sandbox.
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In the Year of the Dragon, we can build dragon-related structures, showcasing the unique charm and cultural depth of the Year of the Dragon in every detail.
Alternatively, we can integrate well-known IPs to enhance the experience of these IPs in The Sandbox.
For example, we could use the famous anime "Dragon Ball" as a dragon-related element and build our experience in The Sandbox.
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From Goku's journey to collect the Dragon Balls, to the Kaioshin's residence on King Kai's Planet, to Piccolo's palace, and the location where the Dragon is summoned—these are all elements that can be part of a dragon-themed experience in The Sandbox. Players can enjoy the festive fun while gaining a deeper understanding of the symbolism of the dragon in Eastern culture and the messages that brands and IPs wish to convey.
These experiences can be highlights that attract players to explore and engage in more related activities and tasks.
Dragon Year Commemorative NFTs and Virtual Goods
In addition to the scenes and tasks, we can also release NFTs and virtual goods.
During last year's Lunar New Year, in celebration of the Rabbit Year, we released NFTs that even featured the words "Alpha Season 3" printed on them!
And what can releasing a series of Dragon Year-themed NFTs and virtual goods do?
In fact, these NFTs can not only become valuable collectibles but also enhance the interactive experience for players within the game.
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Just like last year’s Rabbit-themed NFTs, each had unique utilities based on their rarity levels.
If you’re a public welfare organization—such as Fo Guang Shan or Tzu Chi—the smart contracts behind NFTs offer a brand-new way to raise funds.
The most powerful feature of blockchain is its decentralization, which allows for transparent and traceable transactions.
We can combine Buddhist icons or scriptures with dragon symbolism to create art-style NFTs as collectible items for devotees, letting them directly participate while purchasing.
Through NFT purchases, funds can be transferred directly into designated charity wallets, eliminating the need for lengthy administrative checks and ensuring transparent fund allocation.
This creates a win-win situation for both the organization and the public.
If you’re a major brand—like Dragon Ball or Yu-Gi-Oh!—you can issue dragon-themed NFTs using iconic IP elements, such as Shenron from Dragon Ball or Blue-Eyes White Dragon from Yu-Gi-Oh!.
Would you like help drafting sample concepts for these Dragon Year NFTs?
Let these NFTs go beyond being mere digital collectibles—they can become official fan authentication tokens for your brand.
By incorporating unique identification codes, you can offer exclusive perks to NFT holders, strengthening the sense of community and belonging among fans.
Brands can also utilize NFTs to introduce voting features, allowing holders to help decide on future re-releases or collaborations. This not only boosts user engagement but also deepens the overall experience—showcasing how The Sandbox and Web3 can offer fans a truly next-level connection with brands.
Conclusion
As a pioneer in the metaverse, The Sandbox aims to bring together more players, creators, brands, and IP icons through the power of Web3 to provide new forms of education, social experiences, and events.
With more people joining The Sandbox, its global influence will continue to grow—ushering in a brilliant future for virtual creativity and immersive digital worlds.
If you’re a brand looking to expand into global markets, increase brand awareness and value, and connect online and offline marketing strategies to unlock endless possibilities—reach out to the nspace Facebook Page.
nspace specializes in crafting Web3 experiences for brands, offering services including land purchase/rental in The Sandbox, asset creation, and tailored marketing and strategy support for your brand and products.
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