Our mission is to strengthen and educate communities through games.
From thoughtfully curated retail to hands-on education programs and community partnerships, we use play as a tool for connection and growth.
Updates
RETAIL STORE
Curated game selection at:
The Crafted Coffee Company
121 Blenheim Road, Upper Riccarton
Christchurch, New Zealand
Open 7am-2pm Mon-Fri /10am-2pm Sat
EDUCATION / COMMUNITY SPACE
Climate Action Campus, Block E
180 Avonside Drive, Avonside
Christchurch, New Zealand, 8061
Open for scheduled programs and events only. Visits outside these times aren’t available.
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Phone: 03 662 9233
Registration for the World Mechanical Puzzle Competition has been extended to the 15 October!
Join us at Crafted Coffee, Christchurch, on 28 November: seven original puzzles, two hours, and puzzlers around the world taking on the same challenge. Reckon you’re up for it? 😄
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Get a team of friends together for a day of megagaming at the University of Canterbury!
Den of Wolves has been played around the world, and this event will be led by NZ mega-game expert Dr Dillon Burke, with local game designer Arcturus helping on the control team.
New to megagames? You’re welcome too, registration is open to everyone!
📅 Sunday 18 October, from 11am
📍 Rātā 222 & 223 Drawing Office @ the University of Canterbury
🎟️ $5 entry, including lunch and a $5 discount on a dinner order
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Another great night of coffee and games at Crafted Meeples!
Tonight’s tables featured Brew, Clank!, Dune: Imperium – Uprising, a bit of Bohnanza and more ❤️
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Think you know Connect 4?
Meet Cubeli a quick two-player game that feels like playing five games at once. The twist: every piece you place could help your opponent too! 🧩
Cubeli was created by local designers Minami and Chris, and you can challenge them at Board Games by the Bay this weekend. Beat them and you’ll take home a trophy 🏆
You can pick up a copy at the event on either day, or find it online (link in the comments below)
Come give a local game a go, and see if you can outplay its creators!
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Last call, Christchurch puzzle people!Registration for the World Mechanical Puzzle Competition closes 30 September, so there’s not long left to join us.
Your challenge: 7 completely original mechanical puzzles. 2 hours. Your results then join the worldwide rankings alongside competitors from more than 100 venues around the globe.
Entry is $87.50, including the complete set of seven competition puzzles, which are yours to keep afterwards.
📅 Competition day: Saturday 28 November
📍 Crafted Coffee, 121 Blenheim Road
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Games on. Screens off. Crafted Meeples is back this Tuesday from 6–9pm at Crafted Coffee!
Come along for a relaxed evening of board games, good company and great coffee. We’ve got a growing community of players of all ages, and newcomers are always welcome. Free game library to choose from or bring your own favourites
Free to attend. Just show Crafted Coffee some love with a drink or bite to eat
See you @ Crafted Coffee, 121 Blenheim Road - 6pm this Tuesday
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Sunday afternoon = game time!Join the Christchurch Sunday Board Games Group this Sunday from 1:30pm for a relaxed afternoon of games, good company and plenty of table-top fun. Bring your own games or request one from our library in advance.
@ Meepleopolis @ Climate Action Campus, Block E, 180 Avonside Drive
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What can you do with 7 puzzles and 2 hours?
On 28 November, puzzle solvers in Christchurch will be tackling the exact same 7 original mechanical puzzles as competitors at 100+ venues around the world.
No puzzle-solving CV required! It’s open to all skill levels and is all about observation, logic, creativity and figuring out what on earth the puzzle designer wants you to do next. 😅
🎟️ $87.50 per person
🧩 Keep all 7 puzzles afterwards
📍 Crafted Coffee, 121 Blenheim Road
⏳ Registration closes 30 September
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Last chance to save in our Spring Sale!
Get 10% off all online purchases with the code "Spring_Meeples", and remember, it stacks with member discounts for even more savings.
The sale ends this Sunday, 27 September.
Shop before it’s gone: www.meepleopolis.com/shop
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