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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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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Email: info@meepleopolis.com
Phone: 03 662 9233
The shelves are looking healthy again!
After a whirlwind few weeks, we've finally been able to restock a huge number of popular titles and add a stack of new arrivals to the Meepleopolis online store.
New additions include Bloodstones, Darwin's Journey, Dirt & Dust, fresh Earthborne Rangers content, new Lost Ruins of Arnak expansions, and plenty more.
There's still more stock arriving over the next week or so, but now is a great time to jump online and see what's new.
🛒 www.meepleopolis.com/shop
We're always looking to expand the range, so let us know in the comments: what games would you love to see us stock at Meepleopolis?
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We've had quite a few people asking if we'd be sharing photos from Chickenstock 2026, and the answer is yes!
You can view the full photo gallery here:
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wOcZF8fBtsx1Tr8JL4_09cRWfghC4PHi?usp=sharing
Photo quality is variable - after all we're gamers, not photographers 😀
Looking back through these photos has reminded us just how much fun Chickenstock 2026 was. From impressive birds and passionate competitors to curious visitors and plenty of smiles, it was a fantastic day that brought together our community in support of the Climate Action Campus Sensory Playground project.
A huge thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, competed, sponsored a chicken, or helped make the day possible. We'd also like to acknowledge our event partners, The Crafted Coffee Company and the Climate Action Campus, without whom Chickenstock would never of happened.
A special thank you as well to the team at the Rural Guardian for their excellent write-up of the event:
www.ruralguardian.com/post/the-olympics-for-chickens-comes-to-canterbury
If you haven't read it yet, it's well worth a look.
The response to this year's event exceeded all our expectations and we're already hard at work planning Chickenstock 2027. We have plenty of ideas brewing and next year's event is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever.
We'll be sharing more details later this year, so make sure you're following our social channels to be among the first to hear what's coming next.
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A great mix of games hitting the table tonight at Crafted Meeples, including The Old King’s Crown… and at this stage my chances of survival are looking questionable 👑⚔️
If you’d like to join us, Crafted Meeples runs every fortnight from 6-9pm at Crafted Coffee, 121 Blenheim Road. It’s a relaxed, welcoming board game night with a mix of strategy, laughs, coffee, and great people.
New players are always welcome. Just turn up, grab a seat, and join a game.
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Need an excuse to step away from the screens for a few hours?
Crafted Meeples is on tonight from 6–9pm at The Crafted Coffee Company (121 Blenheim Road). Whether you're a seasoned board gamer or just curious to try something new, we'd love to have you join us.
We've built up a fantastic community of regulars who are always happy to welcome new faces, and there's a huge library of games to choose from.
Free to attend. Just support Crafted Coffee with a drink or bite to eat while you're there.
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What a weekend! Tabletop Tūranga 2026 has wrapped up, and we just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who helped make it such a fantastic event.
Thanks to the incredible volunteers, supporters, customers, and the wider Tabletop Tūranga team, we were able to raise several thousand dollars for the Cancer Society through retail sales and raffle ticket sales over the weekend. Your support will make a real difference.
It was wonderful catching up with so many familiar faces, meeting new gamers, and seeing the board gaming community come together once again. Every year this event seems to grow bigger and better, and this year was no exception.
Congratulations to the winners of our Meepleopolis retail prize draw:
🏆 Bradley S. - $100 Meepleopolis Online Voucher
🏆 Andrew J. - $50 Meepleopolis Online Voucher
🏆 Sara L. - $50 Meepleopolis Online Voucher
All winners have been contacted by phone and will receive their voucher codes via text message.
A special thank you to Brian, Bill, Nicole, and the wider Tūranga team for all the work that goes into making this event happen. We love being part of it and are excited to continue partnering with you for next year's festival.
Now that the core event is firmly established, we're already looking at ways to add some exciting new game experiences and unique activities for 2027. Watch this space... 👀 ... See MoreSee Less
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Day 2 of Tabletop Tūranga and we're back, restocked, and ready to go after a fantastic first day!
We've added a bunch of new titles overnight, so if you visited yesterday, there's plenty more to discover today.
🎲 Find us on the 1st Floor at Tūranga
💛 10% of all sales are being donated to the Cancer Society
🎁 Every purchase goes in the draw to win a $50 or $100 Meepleopolis gift voucher
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Day 2 of Tabletop Tūranga and we're back, restocked, and ready to go after a fantastic first day!
We've added a bunch of new titles overnight, so if you visited yesterday, there's plenty more to discover today.
🎲 Find us on the 1st Floor at Tūranga
💛 10% of all sales are being donated to the Cancer Society
🎁 Every purchase goes in the draw to win a $50 or $100 Meepleopolis gift voucher
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We’re having a fantastic time at Tabletop Tūranga 2026! 🎲
The halls are buzzing with games, great people, and plenty of opportunities to discover something new.
If you’re at the festival this weekend, come and say hello at the Meepleopolis retail stand on the 1st Floor of Tūranga. We’ve brought along a great range of board games, card games, family favourites, and hobby titles.
As part of our event promotion:
💛 10% of all sales this weekend will be donated to the Cancer Society
🎁 Every purchase goes in the draw to win:
• 1 x $100 Meepleopolis Online Voucher
• 2 x $50 Meepleopolis Online Vouchers
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We're looking forward to joining the fun at Tabletop Tūranga from tomorrow!
If you're planning to visit Canterbury's best, free board gaming festival this weekend, be sure to stop by the Meepleopolis stand on the 1st Floor of Tūranga.
We'll have a great range of games available, with 10% of all event sales being donated to the Cancer Society.
Plus, every purchase goes in the draw to win a $100 or $50 Meepleopolis online voucher.
See you from 10am this Saturday and Sunday! 💛 ... See MoreSee Less
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