Registrations remain open and with 64 codes to choose from, there are plenty of participation options.
A quirky "extreme petanque" event is one of three new codes added to the schedule for the Games.
Games marketing manager Abby Jones described it as minigolf meets petanque.
"So it has got obstacles, it’s got road cones, it’s got, like, trees and gravel and I think they’re going to do hay bales and they’re just kind of making it up, no-one else does it," Miss Jones said.
The new addition will be held on the first day of the Games, setting a social tone for the 10-day event.
Brazilian jiu-jitsu will make its debut at the Edgar Centre, mirroring the rise of the martial art in New Zealand.
"It has grown hugely.
"They do these massive comps and they have heaps of athletes."
"It looks pretty cool," Miss Jones said.
For those seeking a less strenuous challenge, the card game 500 has been added, hosted at the Otago Bridge Club.
Games media manager Kim Barnes said it was an example of a less athletic pursuit.
"So it is starting to appeal to me where I can sit on my bum and have some fun."
A popular returning event is jigsaw puzzle racing, which was "intense", Miss Jones said.
"I am so excited for that."
In the team category, competitors employ strategies such as working on a corner each.
"Then they do floor checks and then they go ‘right, swap’ and they move.
"Do as much as you can and then they move."
There are nine sports featuring para-athlete categories, including archery, cornhole, table tennis and indoor triathlon.
The Games also include social events such as the "Quiz Express" Masters Edition — a Dunedin Railways train ride through the Taieri Gorge combined with nibbles and a light-hearted test of knowledge.
About 3500 to 4000 competitors are expected to take part in the Games.
Although the event starts soon, organisers are keen to remind locals that entries are still being accepted.
"Each sport has their own closing date, but a lot of them are still open, especially for individuals, which is pretty cool," Miss Jones said.
"There are some of the sports where if you have not got a team, you can just put your hand up and they will try and put you into a team," Mrs Barnes said.
• Visit nzmg.com to register or for more information.
