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Our mission and story

From small game nights to big adventures

Founded in 2024 in Lilongwe, MeepleMania Games began with a simple belief: board games have a unique power to connect people, spark joy and build lasting friendships. What started as small, intimate game nights grew into a thriving community across Lilongwe and Blantyre.

As interest grew, so did what we offer. Today we run casual board game nights, competitive strategy tournaments, corporate team-building days and retreats, and premium adventures like The Great Lake Escape in Mangochi.

From introducing newcomers to modern board games to designing custom programmes for companies, our passion stays the same: bringing people together through play.

A big group of MeepleMania guests together at the lake
Founded in
2024
Cities: Lilongwe and Blantyre
2
Board games in our library
50+
Community partners
3

Our journey

  1. 2024

    Founded in Lilongwe

    Small, friendly game nights bring the first players together.

  2. Growing

    Lilongwe and Blantyre

    The community grows across both cities, with tournaments and themed nights.

  3. Today

    Nights, teams and lake retreats

    Corporate team-building, community sessions and The Great Lake Escape on the shores of Lake Malawi.

What drives MeepleMania

The principles behind every event, retreat and community session we build.

Community

Bringing people together in Lilongwe, Blantyre and beyond, to build friendships, belonging and shared experiences.

Play

Using play, curiosity and interactive entertainment to welcome people of every background.

Connection

Creating meaningful moments that bridge gaps, break down barriers and strengthen relationships.

Growth

Helping teams and individuals build communication, leadership and problem-solving skills through structured games.

Meet the team

Amanda Mantchombe

Brand Strategist

Shapes the brand vision, messaging and strategic partnerships for MeepleMania across Malawi.

Alinafe Kananji

Co-Founder and Operations

Manages event operations, logistics and partner relations so every event runs smoothly.

Ronald Fred Sikwese

Co-Founder and Facilitator

Leads game design, retreat facilitation and the design of corporate team-building sessions.

Giving back through play

We use games and social gatherings to support young people and community wellbeing.

Youth Coffee & Connect

Run with the Rotaract Club of Lilongwe to give young people a safe, encouraging space to network and connect.

Mental Health Matters MW

Working with Mental Health Matters MW, using games and social time to support stress relief and wellbeing.

MAGU Youth Event

An interactive event at Malawi Assemblies of God University that brought students together for teamwork and fun.

Our sister brand

MeepleMania Books

MeepleMania Books makes beautifully designed coloring books for kids, teens and adults. They are made for relaxation, mindfulness and creative fun, at home or on a retreat.

MWK 28,000 (includes a full coloring pencil set)

Want to work with us?

Planning a team-building day or a community project? Let us talk.