Tabletop Tūranga is a free boardgaming festival open to all ages.
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Tabletop Tūranga
Throughout the weekend at various times, there will be large-group games, such as the popular Blood on the Clocktower, that you can join. Mathateca will be hosting various competitions and there will be a special table of ancient boardgames, researched and presented by one of our staff members.
Representatives from The Christchurch Wargaming Club (Christchurch Wargaming Club | Facebook), the Go Club (Christchurch Go Club), Mathateca (Mathateca: New Zealand's Public Space for Mathematics) and other clubs; Representatives from NZ game publishers Garphill Games (garphill.com) and Cheeky Parrot Games (cheekyparrotgames.com) , and independent developers and designers.
If you need some gaming partners, we can help connect you with others on the day. Also, library staff and volunteers will be leading a selection of games throughout the weekend, and you are welcome to join in on those.
Absolutely. This is an ideal opportunity to bring that 6-player game you never get to the table. You will likely find others keen to join you.
We are fortunate to have wonderful partners Dice and Slice and Meepleopolis who have loaned us games for the event. In addition, the library has a growing collection of borrowable games that will be available.
Yes. No experience is necessary, and our staff and volunteers can help you select games, answer rules questions and get you started on your journey in this wonderful hobby.
We will have staff and keen volunteers from various boardgaming groups around Christchurch.
Yes. We will have over 100 games available for the public to borrow and play on the premises.