The Junction Board Games Library

Overview

The Junction is a Waiheke community library filled with over 600 board games. It is set up in a Waiheke residents garage for residents to borrow any game for free.

Waiheke residents can borrow most games from this collection at no cost – all they ask is that you leave a $50 deposit, which will be returned when the game is given back in good condition the deposits help them buy another copy if it was lost or destroyed.

I spoke with the owner Bob in 2025. He told me he brought all the games back from Brooklyn – USA. So many of the games in this collection, you will not be able to find in New Zealand. Also told me its run as a not for profit business.

They have set the games up in a way that one wall is the easy to play games. The other wall of games is much harder or games that take a long time, for the more dedicated gamers. They also have packs of games that are good for groups/parties.

Some of the high end games have added costs and need more discussion about costs, I did not get an exact number on this, but it could be quite a bit more than some. Due to some high end games costing over $200 new.

Please be aware this is operated out of a family home so hours can vary, to know days of opening and special events or new game additions feel free to contact them through their website.

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2026 Update

The Junction Board Games Library have changed their hours to 1pm-3pm

NOTE: Some of the newer, more expensive games may require a larger deposit.

Hours

• Sun, Mar 22 : 1pm to 3pm
• Sun, Mar 29 : 1pm to 3pm
• Sun, April 05 : 1pm to 3pm
• Sun, April 12 : 1pm to 3pm
• Sun, April 19 : 1pm to 3pm
• Sun, April 26 : 1pm to 3pm

 Summary

• 600 or more board games
• $50 Deposit range
• Higher cost range
• Dungeons and dragons books

Access Information

The best way to access parking to The Junction would be to park in front of the their garage or roadside parking. The way to get access would be to come from Hill road and turn on to Junction Road.

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