1 / 2Meepleopolis
📍 Avonside, Canterbury
Meepleopolis at 180 Avonside Drive, Christchurch is a board-game café and rental library. Extensive collection of board games for play in-venue, plus rental for members. Tables designed for play (room for snacks alongside the game). Food and drinks served.
Lovely place and a first visit for us. An extensive selection of boardgames and the tables were really cool - room to play, space for food and drinks to be placed safely! The staff member working was lovely and attentive when we wished to order and with clearing empty plates/glasses etc. Out first game wasn't in the adults section and was a little bit explicit for the kids, everyone had a laugh though. Mental note to read the box first 😂 Plenty of drinks to choose from, not a huge selection on the food, but plenty considering the focus is on the gaming. Great little game store on site with titles I didn't even know existed! Well worth a visit.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with older kids and teens who enjoy board games together — the curated collection means you can try games before buying. Reviewers consistently call out the helpful staff and the play-friendly tables.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Elizabeth Carter
a year ago
“Lovely place and a first visit for us. An extensive selection of boardgames and the tables were really cool - room to play, space for food and drinks to be placed safely! The staff member working was lovely and attentive when we wished to order and with clearing empty plates/glasses etc. Out first game wasn't in the adults section and was a little bit explicit for the kids, everyone had a laugh though. Mental note to read the box first 😂 Plenty of drinks to choose from, not a huge selection on the food, but plenty considering the focus is on the gaming. Great little game store on site with titles I didn't even know existed! Well worth a visit.”
Raine and Horne - Cashmere
2 years ago
“I recently visited Meepleopolis with a group of friends, and it was an absolute blast! The combination of an extensive board game collection and yummy food made for a great time. The game selection is impressive, catering to all tastes and preferences. From classic board games to modern favorites, there's something for everyone. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, helping us choose the perfect games for our group. The atmosphere is inviting, with cozy seating arrangements. I highly recommend this cafe to anyone looking for a great time with friends or family. We'll definitely be back for more fun.”
George Grant
5 months ago
“After searching for a very specific board game, this was the only place which had it, but because I live very far away, to deliver it would be near impossible, however the info team (specifically Dean) was extremely kind and helped me get the board game nonetheless. He was kind, polite, and really helpful, I couldn’t recommend the business more, the people seem to be truly wonderful.”
Dusan Ruzicic
8 months ago
“I had a fantastic experience with Meepleopolis! Dean went above and beyond to help me with a non-standard game order, and his support made all the difference. I highly recommend Meepleopolis to anyone looking to buy or play board games, great service and a real passion for the hobby.”
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Overview
Meepleopolis is a board-game café and rental library at 180 Avonside Drive in Avonside, Christchurch. The venue holds an extensive curated board-game collection and runs play-in-venue sessions alongside rentals (members only). Tables are designed for play — room for the game plus food and drinks. Retail also stocks games for purchase. Strong community-and-education focus.



