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.
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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
We're excited to be hosting the second play-test of Aotearoa: Contact and Tiriti, an original historical mega-game designed by Arcturus Trail.
The first play-test was a fantastic success, and Arcturus has been refining the game based on player feedback. Now we're looking for another group of players to help shape it before its public release.
If you enjoy strategy, negotiation, history, roleplaying, or just trying something completely different, we'd love to have you join us.
📅 Saturday 22 August
🕘 9:00am
📍 Climate Action Campus, 180 Avonside Drive, Christchurch
🎟️ Free to play
Find out more via the event page:
www.facebook.com/share/18uouJbCrN/
Scan the QR code or click the link in the event listing to register to play.
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Looking for something fun to do this Sunday?
Come along to Christchurch Sunday Board Games at Meepleopolis, Block E, Climate Action Campus (180 Avonside Drive) from 1:30pm.
Whether you’re into strategy games, party games, or just keen to meet some great people, we’d love to have you join us.
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What a fantastic day!
Yesterday we hosted our first playtest of Aotearoa: Contact and Tiriti, and despite having a smaller group of around a dozen players, the experience exceeded all expectations.
With our player count we focused on just the North Island, but even that map almost filled the entire classroom! We had a wonderful mix of teenagers and adults, and after nearly five hours of strategy, negotiation, roleplay and discussion, the overwhelming response was:
“When can we do it again?”
Huge congratulations to Arc for creating such an incredibly detailed and engaging experience. The amount of thought that’s gone into the game is remarkable. I particularly loved playing the British Museum, and seeing how organisations like the Bank of England and Australia have been woven into the wider historical picture.
Perhaps the most rewarding part of the day wasn’t the game itself, but the conversations it inspired. Watching people from different backgrounds calmly explore the opportunities, tensions and challenges of Aotearoa between 1820 and 1860 was genuinely inspiring. There were plenty of those “aha!” moments, especially from some of our younger players. It’s also clear how much care has gone into presenting this period respectfully, with strong cultural guidance throughout the game’s development.
We’ll almost certainly be running another playtest in a couple of months. With more players we’re hoping to bring the entire map of New Zealand to life and introduce some of Arc’s exciting experimental expansions.
If you joined us yesterday, we’d love to hear your thoughts. What was your favourite moment? What role did you play?
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We've just refreshed the shelves at Crafted Coffee!
We've added a bunch of great new titles to our in-store range, with a carefully curated selection of around 100-150 board games available to browse and purchase at Crafted Coffee, 121 Blenheim Road.
Looking for something specific? Our full range of thousands of games is available online at www.meepleopolis.com/shop
Even better, you can order online and collect from Crafted Coffee from 9am the following day.
And right now, every in-store game purchase comes with a FREE hot drink courtesy of our friends at Crafted Coffee! ☕
Whether you're hunting for your next family favourite, a strategy masterpiece, or a gift for a fellow gamer, now is a great time to drop in and take a look.
📍 Crafted Coffee - 121 Blenheim Road, Christchurch
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Just a few days to go! Join us this Saturday for Aotearoa: Contact and Tiriti, a unique mega-game experience where 20-100 players will trade, negotiate, lead, cooperate, and compete as they navigate a pivotal period in Aotearoa's history.
No experience required. Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to help shape the story.
📍 Climate Action Campus, 180 Avonside Drive
🕘 9:00am, Saturday 27 June
Free | Ages 14+
Spaces are limited and registrations close soon.
Learn more and register to play here - www.facebook.com/share/1Ek9esrquH/
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Interested in tabletop game design, or just enjoy trying new games before anyone else?
Join us this Sunday from 10am at Meepleopolis for our monthly Game Design Meet-up.
Designers are welcome to bring prototypes, ideas, or works in progress. Play-testers are equally welcome, as fresh eyes and honest feedback are one of the most valuable parts of the design process.
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Nice to have a full house at Crafted Meeples tonight!
A big thank you to everyone who came along and helped make it another fantastic evening of gaming, good company, and great coffee. It’s awesome to see these nights continuing to grow. 😊
My own game of Dark Gothic was less successful… the forces of darkness (Peter) won. 😅
If you’d like to join us, Crafted Meeples runs every second Tuesday from 6pm at Crafted Coffee Company.
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Crafted Meeples is back tomorrow! 🎲
Join us from 6–9pm at Crafted Coffee (121 Blenheim Road) for an evening of board games, coffee, and great company.
Bring a game, borrow one from our library, or just turn up and join a table. New players are always welcome.
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Rain keeping you indoors today? Why not spend the afternoon playing board games instead?
The Christchurch Sunday Board Games Group is on from 1:30pm at Meepleopolis, hosted at the Climate Action Campus (Block E, 180 Avonside Drive).
Bring a game along or just turn up and join a table. It's a relaxed, family-friendly afternoon with great people, plenty of games, and no experience required.
A gold coin donation is appreciated to help cover the venue costs.
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