Explore our online store to rent or purchase games and browse our full rental collection.
Game rentals are available to Meepleopolis members only. Sign up to choose the membership level that’s right for you.
What We Do
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.
Retail
You can browse and purchase from our curated retail selection at The Crafted Coffee Company (121 Blenheim Road, Christchurch), or explore thousands of titles in our online store.
In-store shopping is available 7am–2pm Monday to Friday and 10am–2pm Saturday.
Shop online for flat-rate NZ shipping or order for next working day pick-up from Crafted Coffee.
Don't forget to become a Meepleopolis Member to receive exclusive offers, discounts, and event benefits!
Education
We create and run structured game-based learning programs using tabletop games and role-playing adventures.
Each program is intentionally designed to build problem-solving, communication, teamwork, confidence, and creative thinking while keeping play at the centre.
We deliver school holiday programmes, after-school clubs, and multi-session courses across Christchurch in partnership with a range of organisations.
We also design and facilitate tailored programmes for schools and libraries, or support staff to run their own game-based learning sessions.
Education-friendly pricing is available, with programmes shaped around your students and community goals.
Element Game Tables
Designed for meaningful play The Element Game Table is our own premium game table, created to support long, comfortable, and immersive play experiences at home.
It transitions from an elegant dining table to a dedicated gaming space, with removable panels, a stain-resistant play surface, adjustable LED lighting, and built-in USB charging.
Crafted for serious gamers, families, and hosts who want their table to be the centre of connection.
The next crowdfunding campaign launches mid-2026.
Other Services
Membership & Rentals
Meepleopolis members receive exclusive discounts, event access, and benefits across retail and programs. We also provide flexible game rental options for individuals, schools, libraries, and community groups.
Business Gamification
We design game-based experiences that help organisations tackle real business challenges, from staff training and team development to customer engagement and retention. Using structured game frameworks, we turn complex goals into interactive experiences that improve communication, sharpen decision-making, and strengthen culture.
Community & Venue Experiences
From immersive café and winery game experiences to facilitated workshops and public events, we create playful spaces that bring people together.
Games aren’t just something we sell. They’re tools we use to build stronger, more connected communities.
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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CONTACT US AT
Email: info@meepleopolis.com
Phone: 03 662 9233
We’ve got a full day of games at Meepleopolis tomorrow (Sunday) from 10am
10am – Game Designer Meet-Up - www.facebook.com/share/1CrCZyNBHx/
1pm – Christchurch Sunday Board Games - www.facebook.com/share/17ZkjgsxL2/
Both at the Meepleopolis Education Space, Climate Action Campus (Block E, 180 Avonside Drive).
Come for one or stay for both. New faces always welcome.
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Something a little unusual is coming to Christchurch.
On Saturday 23 May, Meepleopolis, The Crafted Coffee Company and the Climate Action Campus, Ōtautahi are hosting Chickenstock 2026, an afternoon where chickens attempt feats of athleticism including pulling eggs, navigating a maze, clearing jumps, and the legendary stair climb.
Will the chickens cooperate? That remains to be seen.
It’s a family-friendly daytime event and spectators are warmly invited to come along, sponsor and cheer on the feathered competitors.
Tickets are $10 for adults and free for children under 12, with proceeds helping fund the Climate Action Campus Sensory Playground project.
Learn more, register your chickens to compete and purchase tickets in the link below::
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Sunday Board Games is on this weekend at Meepleopolis.
A relaxed afternoon of casual gaming. Bring a game, join a table, and meet some fellow board gamers.
From 1pm at Meepleopolis Climate Action Campus, Ōtautahi – Block E, 180 Avonside Drive
Check the event listing for details:
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We’ve been doing a bit of board game shelf-tetris lately.
The Meepleopolis online store has had a solid restock, with lots of great titles finding their way back onto the shelves. At the same time we’ve mixed things up in our in-store retail selection at Crafted Coffee too, so if you wander over for a drink you might notice some new games keeping the old favourites company.
Here are just a few of the new arrivals… but they’re really just the tip of the cardboard iceberg. There’s a little something for everyone hiding in the mix.
Have a browse online if you’re curious:
www.meepleopolis.com/shop
Or next time you’re at Crafted Coffee (121 Blenheim Rd), take a peek at the shelves and see what’s new. If a game happens to follow you home, it even comes with a free hot drink while you’re there. ... See MoreSee Less
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Our monthly Game Designer Meet-Up is on again this Sunday at Meepleopolis.
If you’re working on a tabletop game (or thinking about starting one), come along and connect with other local designers. Bring a prototype, an idea, or just curiosity. Play-testers are always welcome too.
From 10am at Meepleopolis Climate Action Campus, Ōtautahi (Block E, 180 Avonside Drive)
Check the event listing for details:
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Some combos just work. Like board games and hot drinks!
Pick up your next game in-store at The Crafted Coffee Company and enjoy a free hot drink on us.
Available at Crafted Coffee - 121 Blenheim Road. Applies to in-store purchases only
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Got a chicken with attitude, agility, or star power? Register them for Chickenstock 2026!
It’s free to enter, and every chicken that signs up helps support the creation of a Sensory Playground at the Climate Action Campus, building a space where children of all abilities can play and connect.
Ready to enter your feathered athlete?
Register your chicken here:
chickenstock-entry-form.zapier.app/participant-entry
You can find full event details, including rules and the chicken code of conduct, here:
events.humanitix.com/chickenstock
Chickenstock 2026 is brought to you in partnership with The Crafted Coffee Company and the Climate Action Campus, Ōtautahi.
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Crafted Meeples is on tonight at The Crafted Coffee Company - 121 Blenheim Road.
As part of Tech-Free Tuesday, we’re putting the screens away and bringing the games out. Come join us for a relaxed evening of board games, good company, and excellent coffee.
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Ever heard of a megagame?
Think board game + roleplay + diplomacy + strategy, played with dozens of people in one shared experience.
In Aotearoa: Contact and Tiriti, players work in teams representing different communities during the early contact period in Aotearoa. Your decisions, alliances, and negotiations shape how the story unfolds.
We’re hosting a free play-test of the experience at the Climate Action Campus, facilitated by Arcturus Trail.
📅 Saturday 27 June
🎟 Free play-test
More details:
www.facebook.com/share/1a5AjFZW8Q/
Register here:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfSkkEuYLzxy1oBv4sFWwGvRnBHjc3Qh1PF4NbztNWH0fddMA/viewform?usp=p... ... See MoreSee Less
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