Tipu - Bilingual Word Game

TIPU: the playful way to learn te reo Māori, together!

TIPU is a fast-paced bilingual word game full of movement, laughter, and clever clues. Learn te reo Māori as you play, across four Māui-inspired rounds with fresh twists each time.
How it works (simple):

Guess kupu using actions, sounds, rhymes, and more

Play in English or full te reo Māori

The same words return each round with new challenges from Māui

Why you’ll love it:

Beginner-friendly Māori word game

No fluency needed — learn as you play

Pronunciation guidance on every card

Fun for the whole whānau (20–40 minutes)

Includes:

90 illustrated Word Cards

15 Māui Cards

24 Māori Māui Cards

25 Beginner Māui Cards

1 45-second timer

Guess the kupu. Learn as you laugh.

FSC®-certified paper & card

KAUPAPA TIPU © KURA RĒHIA, 2025
Game Design: Rosie Remmerswaal & Āio Mataira-Wharerarauwhe
Illustrations: Sara Moana
Graphic Design: Maimoa Creative
Translation & Quality Assurance: Hēmi Kelly

First Edition — Printed 2025

This item is dreamed and designed in Aotearoa New Zealand