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SUMMARY:Crafted Meeples: Unplug & Play
DESCRIPTION:Starting January 20th\, every second Tuesday\, 6–9pm @ Crafted Coffee – 121 Blenheim Road - step away from the screens and into a world of strategy\, laughter\, and face-to-face fun.   Crafted Meeples is a fortnightly board game night brought to you by Meepleopolis and Crafted Coffee. Held as part of Crafted Coffee's No-Tech Tuesdays\, these relaxed evenings are all about great games\, great people\, and great coffee.\n\nThese evenings have been running for a while now and we've got a great community of young and old who are always happy to welcome new players!  Whether you’re a board game regular or totally new to the table\, you’re welcome to join.\n\nWhat to expect: Casual challenges & competitions Knowledgable gamers that can help teach and guide play where needed Free game library to play or bring your own favourites!\n\nAttendance is free – just come along and join in!  All we ask is that you show Crafted Coffee some love while you're there by grabbing a drink or bite to eat.  A gold coin donation is also appreciated to help support the venue and keep the event running.\n\nGrab a table\, unplug\, and play the night away – no devices\, no pressure\, just good old-fashioned fun.
URL:https://meepleopolis.com/event/crafted-meeples-unplug-play-9/
LOCATION:Meepleopolis\, 180 Avonside Drive\, Christchurch\, 8013\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Community,In-Store,Social
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SUMMARY:Game Designer Meet-Up (Monthly)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a regular monthly meet-up for local tabletop and game designers. This is a casual\, supportive gathering designed to help designers connect with one another\, share ideas\, play-test games\, and offer feedback in a friendly environment. \nThe meet-up is open to designers at all stages\, from first-time creators to experienced developers. You’re welcome to bring prototypes\, concepts\, questions\, or simply come along to observe and be part of the conversation. \nCasual gamers are also welcome to join as we always need play-testers and your feedback is always really helpful! \nWhen: Last Sunday of every month (from February 2026)\, from 10:00am onwardsWhere: Meepleopolis Education Space\, Climate Action Campus\, Block E\, 180 Avonside Drive\, Christchurch \nThere is no formal structure or schedule.  Come and go as you please\, collaborate\, play-test\, or work quietly alongside others. \nAttendance is free. A gold coin donation is appreciated to help cover venue overheads.
URL:https://meepleopolis.com/event/game-designer-meet-up-monthly-4/
LOCATION:Climate Action Campus Ōtautahi\, 180 Avonside Drive\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8061\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Aotearoa: Contact and Tiriti - Mega-Game Experience
DESCRIPTION:Aotearoa: Contact and Tiriti\nMegagame Playtest Experience \nRegister to play:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfSkkEuYLzxy1oBv4sFWwGvRnBHjc3Qh1PF4NbztNWH0fddMA/viewform?usp=publish-editor \nStep into a pivotal moment in Aotearoa’s history and take part in a large-scale\, interactive experience unlike anything else in Christchurch. \nAotearoa: Contact and Tiriti is a megagame — a hybrid of board game\, roleplay\, and social simulation — where 20–100 players come together to explore the period of early contact between Māori and Pākehā communities (circa 1820–1860). \n\nWhat is a Megagame?\nMegagames are large\, immersive experiences where players work in teams\, take on roles\, and interact within a shared system that evolves in real time. \nYou’ll be part of a community navigating a changing world — making decisions\, forming alliances\, and responding to the actions of others. \nExpect a mix of: \n\n\nStrategy and resource management \n\n\nNegotiation\, trade\, and diplomacy \n\n\nConflict and cooperation between teams \n\n\nRoleplay and decision-making under pressure \n\n\nNo prior experience is needed — the game is designed to be learned as you play. \n\nGet a Feel for the Experience\nIf you’re new to megagames or want a sense of both the experience and themes\, these videos are a great introduction: \nWhat is a megagame like? \n\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hN71v9H_gg8 \n\n\nThemes and historical context: \n\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmGdmLW2HTo \n\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDwH2fMsJa8 \n\n\n\nThe Experience\nPlayers take on roles such as rangatira\, tohunga\, missionaries\, traders\, and community leaders during a time of rapid cultural\, economic\, and technological change. \nWorking in teams\, you will: \n\n\nProvide for your population and grow your community \n\n\nTrade goods and build relationships with other groups \n\n\nNavigate disputes and seek resolution — through diplomacy or conflict \n\n\nRespond to shifting population dynamics and new opportunities \n\n\nEvery decision contributes to a shared story that unfolds across the room. \nThe experience concludes with a facilitated reflection\, allowing players to unpack what happened and connect it back to the historical context. \n\nEvent Details\nDate: Saturday 27 JuneTime: 9:00am start (please arrive a little early)Duration: Approximately 3–5 hoursLocation: Climate Action Campus\, 180 Avonside DriveCost: FreeAge: 14+ \n\nWho Should Attend?\nThis experience is open to: \n\n\nBoard gamers and strategy enthusiasts \n\n\nRoleplayers and creative thinkers \n\n\nStudents\, educators\, and history enthusiasts \n\n\nAnyone curious to try something different \n\n\nNo prior experience with megagames or roleplaying is required. \n\nImportant Notes\n\n\nThis is a playtest event\, and your feedback will help shape the future of the game. \n\n\nThe experience explores a significant and sometimes sensitive period of Aotearoa’s history and is designed to encourage thoughtful engagement. \n\n\nSpaces are limited to 20–100 players. Registrations will close when full or one week prior to the event.
URL:https://meepleopolis.com/event/aotearoa-contact-and-tiriti/
LOCATION:Meepleopolis\, 180 Avonside Drive\, Christchurch\, 8013\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Community,Game Experiences,Social
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SUMMARY:Game Designer Meet-Up (Monthly)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a regular monthly meet-up for local tabletop and game designers. This is a casual\, supportive gathering designed to help designers connect with one another\, share ideas\, play-test games\, and offer feedback in a friendly environment. \nThe meet-up is open to designers at all stages\, from first-time creators to experienced developers. You’re welcome to bring prototypes\, concepts\, questions\, or simply come along to observe and be part of the conversation. \nCasual gamers are also welcome to join as we always need play-testers and your feedback is always really helpful! \nWhen: Last Sunday of every month (from February 2026)\, from 10:00am onwardsWhere: Meepleopolis Education Space\, Climate Action Campus\, Block E\, 180 Avonside Drive\, Christchurch \nThere is no formal structure or schedule.  Come and go as you please\, collaborate\, play-test\, or work quietly alongside others. \nAttendance is free. A gold coin donation is appreciated to help cover venue overheads.
URL:https://meepleopolis.com/event/game-designer-meet-up-monthly-5/
LOCATION:Climate Action Campus Ōtautahi\, 180 Avonside Drive\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8061\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Community
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