Games bring people together
Find your people
around a board.
Great games, good food and even better company.
Drop in and spend time together at Turn Lantern in Christchurch.
Entry and games are free. Food and drinks are optional.
Board-game favourites
From quick and easy to deep and strategic, there’s something for everyone.
A table is waiting
Hear the cards shuffle, pull up a chair and join a game in our Casino Room.
Come with friends or meet other visitors at the table. The cafe menu is available while you play, from coffee and cold drinks to savoury bites and cake.
- Blackjack
- Texas Hold’em Poker
- Roulette
- Bingo
- Craps
- Baccarat
Join a hosted evening
Dealer-led blackjack · Tue & Fri, 6–8.30pm
Poker tournaments · Thu & Sat, 6–9pm
Roulette and bingo are also available during opening hours.
Play is free, with no money stakes or prizes of material value.
Casino room: 20+ venue policy.
Cafe menu
Great coffee and tasty bites to keep the good times going.
Flat white
NZ$6.00
Cheese & chive scone
NZ$6.00
Chocolate brownie
NZ$7.00
Weekly programme
Regular games and casual meet-ups. Everyone’s welcome.
See the weekly schedule