Meepleopolis
What We Do
Eat!
We offer a range of delicious food and drink offerings to look after your bodies while your minds are hard at work playing games!
Delve into a delectable menu featuring a variety of pizzas, snacks, and desserts. We've got options for all dietary needs, and our food is designed to keep your gaming experience mess-free and fabulous.
Thirsty? We've got an array of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink options including craft beers, local wines, milkshakes, hot beverages and chilled drinks to choose from.
Play!
We have thousands of card games, board games, role-playing games and game accessories for you to play in store, rent to play in the comfort of your own home or to buy.
- In-store game passes are $5 per person for 2hrs with a $5 minimum spend on food or drinks, or $10 per person without food & drink purchases
- Meeple and Meeple+ members can rent games through our online store for 1-8 weeks. If you buy a copy of the same game within 4 weeks of renting it we will give you your first week's rental back as a discount on the purchase.
- We have a huge retail range of games and accessories in store and online to buy. Don't forget to become a Meepleopolis member to get a discount on your next purchase!
If you can't find your perfect game reach out to us to chat and our expert team will guide you to gaming bliss!
Love!
Get your game on with our jam-packed calendar of classes, competitions, organised play events, show-cases and more! Whether you're a newcomer or game veteran, we've got an event for you!
We've teamed up with the best New Zealand game masters hosts and organisations to bring you a huge range of organised play events to jump in to.
Feeling competitive? Try joining one of our regular competitions - have fun, meet new people and get a chance to win great game prizes!
We love birthdays, get togethers and special events! If you're planning your special event talk to us - we'll help make it epic!
Planning an event, function or social gathering?
Free the Meeple and take a look at our event packages. Provided in partnership with the Richmond Club and Crowntastic Events.
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MEEPLEOPOLIS
319 Stanmore Road
Richmond, Christchurch
New Zealand, 8013
Ph:03 662 9233
info@meepleopolis.com
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OPENING HOURS
Mon-Tue, closed
Wed-Sat, 3pm -9pm
Sun, 12pm - 8pm
Hey folks, as a continuation of our partnership with the Christchurch library service you're invited to join a day of board game fun at the South Library on Sunday, 14 July.
Not only will there be a variety of games for children to come and play for free we will also be running two Game Design Foundation classes for 6-9yr olds on the day - 11am-12pm and 1-2pm.
These classes help young minds develop interpersonal skills and grasp common game mechanics and design elements through traditional and contemporary board games. Designed and led by qualified New Zealand teaching staff, these sessions foster a passion for non-digital gaming while honing pro-social skills like cooperation and problem-solving.
Classes are $7.50 per child per class. Spaces are limited to 8 participants per class, so swift booking is recommended. You can purchase tickets through the links below:
11am - Let's Catch the Lion:
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1pm - King of Tokyo
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If you have any enquiries about these classes please drop us a message through Facebook or by email at info@meepleopolis.com.
Let’s Make Learning Fun! We can't wait to welcome your tamariki to our classes!
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Anything for the older kids? Have a 16 year old
Marcelle Du Plessis ... something off screen for the boys? 🙂
Patrick McGrath
Hey Meeps, get ready to level up your gaming experience because we're on the brink of unleashing something EPIC!
We've been inundated with queries about our custom game tables and ultra-cozy chairs and we’re getting very close to being able to offer these for sale! The Ark and Ark-Mini game tables and chairs will initially be sold through a Kickstarter campaign as it allows for a low-risk solution to bringing new products to a global market.
We know it’s taken like forever to get to this point but the time has not been wasted! We’ve been working on making the tables lighter, stronger and packed with amazing upgrades like matching accessories, an innovative hidden magnetic solution to fix the table covers and accessories in place, mains and battery power solutions and USB-C and USB-A charging ports - to name a few.
We are not skimping on quality - our tables and chair are designed to last a life-time!
Check out the teaser video to get a sneak glimpse from our factory of what’s coming and stay turned as in the coming weeks we’ll be providing more details on how you can get your hands on The Ark, The Ark Mini and our leather cushioned chairs!
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Do you have a page on Kickstarter we can follow or another way to be alerted once it's live? Very keen to back this but not on Facebook that much.
Jonathan Newcombe, didn’t you mention the tables or was it Tim Newcombe?
Declan Lennon 👀
Hey Folks, while we continue to explore reopening our beloved game café & bar, our dedication to nurturing and expanding the gaming community remains unwavering and today we're thrilled to announce our collaboration with the fantastic team at the Christchurch City Library Service. Together, we're bringing our Game Design Foundation classes for 6-9yr olds to Christchurch's libraries starting this June!
We’re starting with 6 classes at the Shirley Library from 11am to 12pm each Sunday with the first class on the 2nd June and the last class on Sunday 7th July. Stay tuned as we’ll be announcing classes at other libraries soon.
Our classes help young minds develop interpersonal skills and grasp common game mechanics and design elements through traditional and contemporary board games. Designed and led by qualified New Zealand teaching staff, these sessions foster a passion for non-digital gaming while honing pro-social skills like cooperation and problem-solving.
Classes are $7.50 per child per class. Spaces are limited to 8 participants per class, so swift booking is recommended. You can secure your child’s place through the links below:
Week 1: christchurch.bibliocommons.com/events/6625d21f8eb36350328469e8
Week 2: christchurch.bibliocommons.com/events/6625d22e65c40592cbfd7d59
Week 3: christchurch.bibliocommons.com/events/66270aba8eb363503284917c
Week 4: christchurch.bibliocommons.com/events/6625d23b8eb3635032846a05
Week 5: christchurch.bibliocommons.com/events/6625d244aab5ae427b863bb8
Week 6: christchurch.bibliocommons.com/events/6625d24865c40592cbfd7d5c
If you have any enquiries about these classes please drop us a message through Facebook or by email at info@meepleopolis.com.
Let’s Make Learning Fun! We can't wait to welcome your tamariki to our classes!
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Are you looking at ways to reopen??
Fantastic concept 💖
As we close our doors, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone for the overwhelming support, condolences, and love we've received over the past few days! Your messages and the record attendance at our store have vividly reminded us of the vibrant community of game enthusiasts we serve. While it's bittersweet to say goodbye, the decision is necessary (for now).
A special thank you to our incredible team—Matt, Alys, Jacob, and Cornell—for their dedication and professionalism. You will always be a part of the Meepleopolis family.
So what's next?
We're going to take a short break to recharge and will return with exciting updates about our education programs later this month. Additionally, our online retail store and rental library will reopen in May. And for all of you asking about our tables and chairs we are aiming to have the long overdue Kickstarter up and running late May / June.
The future of our physical store remains uncertain, but we're considering all options. We would love your feedback: please share in the comments what you loved about Meepleopolis and any areas where you think we can improve. Your honest input will guide our decisions as we continue our mission of educating and strengthening communities through games.
We'll be back soon but until then, thank you for being a part of our journey and we look forward to your feedback.
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We loved that it existed! Encouraging/acknowledging/validating indoorsy pursuits as well as ones oriented around adrenaline, risk, 'tough it out regardless of the weather' vibes etc. I felt like it was a 'hey, you count too' to those of us with homebody kids (or chronic illness adults) in the mix. The flipside of course is that these types aren't always keen to go out 🙃 Even if it's to a chilled, comfortable space like yours. Like others have said above, the two hour installment was a bit of a downside but it makes sense economically; you're not running a free community library! I found it to be a bit on the pricey side too, BUT we also don't get out much, so don't have much to compare it to (i.e. other indoor activities where you spend a few hours and you eat and drink). The event/side room was a great idea, and I recommended it to at least one group (who's non-urgently looking for a new occasional venue). Would have been great to try it out for a birthday party too. I found your staff to be reliably chilled, pleasant and helpful. It was great having regular social media posts too, to help me remember it as an option for outings. Hope your recharge break is exactly that, and that you find some sustainable ways forwards. I wonder about collaborating with after-school / school holiday programmes, or contacting hobby/workshop groups as potential event room users. E.g. the Riverlution Eco Hub might use you as an overflow location for their workshops, or Delta Community Trust, or craft/book groups etc.
Loved the atmosphere! It was such a pleasure running the quizzes there, thank you for the opportunity!
I loved the tournaments. I always had a fun time playing with random people, who I got to know after a few tournaments. Staff were very helpful and friendly. I liked the setup of the place in the CBD, but it must have cost you a bomb for that location and kitchen. You will be missed.
I didnt pop in very often as I don't live in Chch, but I made a point of coming in every time I was in town. Meepleopolis was such a great store. I always enjoyed my visits and would always recommend it first to my friends in Chch. Raise your glass to the memory of a Fantastic store and community. 🍻
Visited you for the first time on Friday, and was so impressed with the space and the idea! The game Matt was running that night was amazing 🔥 Great coffee, lots of space to play with friends. I love the idea of the rent library, that would be great to see the posts about the library and rent options more often. I wish I could’ve rented more often, there were so many great games at the store⭐️ The events looked wonderful, and I wanted to come to them, but unfortunately I couldn’t figure out how to book through website to receive a confirmation. I hope that helps, thank you so much for your hard work! We hope to see you soon, stronger and better💪
Very sad to see you close. Glad the the game rental scheme will continue. I think your business tried to cover it all and only you will truly know what side/s of the business were not sustainable, I would’ve loved to have seen you continue in a scaled back form rather than close completely. Some of the reasons I did not visit as often as when you were in town were that when I did come in you seemed to have less games to play than before, or was that just my imagination? Also I didnt like the 2hr play time restriction, and the fact that it was no longer free with food purchase : both those reasons made you feel like you had to choose one or the other - it got pricey having to pay for both and eating cut into play time. I also preferred the food you served in your town location. All businesses need time to grow, more than a few months. I wish you luck with your online sales and rentals.
Now is such a tough time to own a business. Take some time, operate a lean model for a while, and come back when people have more spending money.
So sorry you closed down I had just recommended you to a friend and now realised you have closed. I only came in twice but really enjoyed trying new games.
A rental library might be a way to go that means you don't need the physical store for the time being! I'd love the option to try some games out before committing to purchase them!
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Dear Meeps,
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closure of Meepleopolis, effective Sunday, April 14th. While our physical location will be closing, we will continue to serve you through our online retail store. However, please note that our hire library will not be available.
For those who have bookings for events or education classes, we will be reaching out to you within the next 24 hours to arrange refunds.
On a brighter note, we're offering a special discount of 20% off on all retail games and game accessories, available exclusively in-store this week. Don't miss out - this offer ends on Sunday, April 14th.
Should you need to reach out to us for any reason, please feel free to contact us at info@meepleopolis.com.
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So sorry to hear it!
Oh no, you barely re-opened and the location was great :(
That's awful to hear. Did the move and new location not work out so well?
One would have thought you would have stayed open for the school holidays as I’m sure that would have had a bit of interest during those two weeks.
I only had the opportunity to visit Meepleopolis a couple of times but it was easily the best board game bar/cafe I’ve ever been to. Does Christchurch just not have the player base for you? So sad to see you close but hoping there is something in the future for you.
Well that's super sad. Such a great concept, location and setup
That's a real shame, thank you for all the good times and I hope the online store works out for you.
I'm sorry to hear this too. You guys had an awesome idea and a cool layout. I hope you try again in the future! ❤️
I'm so sorry to hear this, it was such a great concept. I hope everyone involved is okay.
So sad to hear this, Meepleopolis is one of my fave places in the city :(
Oh no - we were planning to come and play some games in the holidays. I'm so sorry it hasn't worked out.
So gutted, we are travelling to chch tomorrow and we're planning a trip to your store. 😭
Wow I'm so sorry. This is a shock. I hope everything is OK.
Gutted for you all
Tory Price
I just joined up last week and told you I was hiring games, that's not fair to sign me up without saying anything to me. So disappointed that it has cost me $35 to hire 2 games.
Cherie Roper nooooooooo!
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Only one week to go before school holidays!
If you’re looking for a fun and educational holiday program for your tamariki check out our programs! Design and hosted by professional teachers!
Eat! Play! Love! 🥰Hey folks, school holidays are quickly approaching and we're excited to announce the launch of our school holiday program for 5-13yr olds during the April holidays!
We have 4 unique days designed to engage and build pro-social skills, foster an understanding of the design and crafting of games and provide opportunities for strengthening physical and mental capabilities for game play. Each day's games and activities are based around a central game theme including Mystery Games, Party Games, Building Games and Puzzle Games.
We provide children with a fun and safe environment to play, create, interact with others and have new experiences.
We offer a full day program (9am - 4pm) or half-day program (9am-1pm).
Classes take place at Meepleopolis where we have a dedicated space complete with custom designed game tables, AV system, fun decor and flexible seating arrangements. Outdoor activities take place at the neighbouring Richmond Club and the Richmond Village Green. All programs are run by qualified teaching staff.
Please see the link below for more information and to book your child in to this new and exciting holiday program! If you have additional questions please reach out to us at info@meepleopolis.com, we welcome any enquiries you might have!
meepleopolis.com/education/
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Magic The Gathering Commander Session today from 4pm. See event listing for details.
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🤩🤩🤩Flash sale this weekend! 🤩🤩🤩
😍😍20% off all game purchases! 😍😍
In store only. T&C's apply.
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Thomas Mcphail
Come join us tomorrow night for our first Two Rooms and a Boom evening. A fun and social way to spend your Friday evening!
See event listing for details.
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