Tabletop Tūranga: 5 to 7 June 2026
Tabletop Tūranga is a free boardgame festival bringing together game lovers, creators, and curious newcomers for demos, workshops, talks and play.
Special thanks to Meepleopolis and Dice & Slice for loaning us games for the festival library.
Tabletop Tūranga is a partnership between Christchurch City Libraries and the Cancer Society.
Friday 5 June 2026
2pm to 7.45pm
Saturday 6 June 2026
10am to 4.30pm
Sunday 7 June 2026
10am to 4.30pm
Friday 5 June 2026
2pm to 7.45pm
Saturday 6 June 2026
10am to 4.30pm
Sunday 7 June 2026
10am to 4.30pm
About Tabletop Tūranga
Tabletop Tūranga is a celebration of imagination, strategy, and community — a space where gamers of all ages and experience levels can connect, compete, and collaborate.
Born out of a love for board games and a desire to bring people together, our event is more than just play — it’s about storytelling, laughter, and shared experience. Whether you’re a seasoned strategist, a casual card-slinger, or just curious to explore something new, there’s a table for you at Tūranga.
Held at Tūranga in the heart of Christchurch, the event showcases a wide range of games — from beloved classics to indie gems — alongside workshops, demos, and special guests from the local gaming scene.
We believe games have the power to spark joy, creativity, and connection. That’s why Tabletop Tūranga is designed to be inclusive, welcoming, and fun for everyone.
This event is proudly supported by the Southern Cancer Society, whose sponsorship helps us create an accessible and engaging experience for the whole community.
Come roll the dice, make new friends, and be part of the story.
Tabletop Tūranga games
FAQ
Tabletop Tūranga
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Tabletop Tūranga is a free boardgaming festival open to all ages.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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We will have staff and keen volunteers from various boardgaming groups around Christchurch.
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Yes. We will have over 100 games available for the public to borrow and play on the premises.
