Iconic Games is just getting started
A new gaming and entertainment brand being built in Taumarunui – online now, with a future arcade on the horizon.
Right now you can shop, play, read and join the journey as we build Iconic Games from the ground up. This is where gaming, innovation, entertainment and connection come together for whānau, gamers and our wider community.
What Iconic Games is, and where we’re heading
Today – The Digital Brand
Iconic Games is a growing New Zealand gaming and entertainment brand focused on digital experiences, an online store and content that brings people together. We are carving out a space where innovation meets our local roots.
Tomorrow – The Arcade & Beyond
Our long-term goal is a modern arcade and entertainment venue right here in Taumarunui. We’re building the foundations online now to create a physical space for connection, play, and whānau in the near future.
Iconic Games Presents
Miharo: Escape the Arcade
Experience a 90-minute interactive game designed for 2 or more players. Using one shared screen and your own phones, dive into a family-friendly yet premium digital adventure that challenges your wits and brings whānau together.
⏱ 90 Minute Interactive Experience
👥 2+ Players | Family Friendly
📱 Requires 2 Phones
Mīharo is in development – stay tuned for launch dates
The Iconic Games Blog
Iconic Games is more than a future arcade. It’s a journey — building a gaming and entertainment space in small town Taumarunui, navigating funding, community, and everything in between. This blog shares the real story behind it.
Iconic Games started as a simple idea: could a small town in Aotearoa support a modern gaming and entertainment space? This is where the story begins.
Gaming Calendar 2026
Track the biggest releases, esports tournaments, showcases, and New Zealand gaming moments — all in one place.
The Iconic Games Gaming Calendar highlights the moments shaping gaming this year — from global showcases and competitive esports to Aotearoa’s growing game industry.
Happening This Year
Featured
NZ Games Festival 2026
NZ Spotlight
1–10 May 2026
Aotearoa’s flagship gaming festival with showcases, talks, and community events.
Confirmed
Summer Game Fest 2026
5 June 2026
Global livestream of major announcements, trailers, and world premieres.
Confirmed
Esports World Cup 2026
6 July – 23 August 2026
Multi-title international competition featuring the world’s top players.
Confirmed
gamescom 2026
26–30 August 2026
One of the largest gaming expos, featuring hands-on demos and reveals.
Confirmed
The Game Awards 2026
10 December 2026
End-of-year awards show celebrating the biggest games and creators.
Confirmed
Our long-term vision is a modern, neon-lit arcade and entertainment space right here in Taumarunui. We believe this town deserves a world-class venue where technology meets community. While we build towards that physical venue, we are starting online, establishing the brand and connection that will eventually call that arcade home.
A future arcade for Taumarunui
Our mission
Iconic Games exists at the intersection of gaming, innovation, entertainment, and connection for our whānau and wider community.
Gaming
Pushing the boundaries of play through immersive digital and physical experiences.
Innovation
Building the foundations of future entertainment with a forward-thinking Māori lens.
Entertainment
Crafting memorable moments that inspire, challenge, and delight every visitor.
Connection
Strengthening the bonds of our community and whānau through shared play.