The Rook Room
@therookroom.com
Unique gaming events & experiences in the Des Moines metro | LGBTQ- and Woman-Owned | Home of Puzzlepalooza | Bringing people together over games ♜ Check us out at therookroom.com
Happy Birthday to us! The Rook Room is officially 6 years old today, marking the anniversary of our very first event, Clue & Cupcakes at Creme.
To celebrate, we have a very limited quantity of birthday cupcakes made by Creme on the menu today. Yes, they're delicious, as you can tell from the pics!
To celebrate, we have a very limited quantity of birthday cupcakes made by Creme on the menu today. Yes, they're delicious, as you can tell from the pics!
August 29, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Happy Birthday to us! The Rook Room is officially 6 years old today, marking the anniversary of our very first event, Clue & Cupcakes at Creme.
To celebrate, we have a very limited quantity of birthday cupcakes made by Creme on the menu today. Yes, they're delicious, as you can tell from the pics!
To celebrate, we have a very limited quantity of birthday cupcakes made by Creme on the menu today. Yes, they're delicious, as you can tell from the pics!
It was you, in the Rook Room with a cupcake! Get your ticket today for our biggest throwback event: Clue & Cupcakes on Wednesday, August 13th at 6:30 pm. Try a mystery flavor cupcake made by Crème and a one-of-a-kind mystery flavor cocktail or mocktail from us. Purchase tickets on our website today!
August 7, 2025 at 11:59 PM
It was you, in the Rook Room with a cupcake! Get your ticket today for our biggest throwback event: Clue & Cupcakes on Wednesday, August 13th at 6:30 pm. Try a mystery flavor cupcake made by Crème and a one-of-a-kind mystery flavor cocktail or mocktail from us. Purchase tickets on our website today!
What's better than the Monday Blues? Work and Play Club at the Rook Room! On Monday and Thursday from 8am - 11am, enjoy $1 off cafe beverages (Coffee, tea, chai, etc.) Come banish the Monday Blues and get some work done with a delicious drink by your side. Sit, Stay, Work, and Play!
July 23, 2025 at 6:37 PM
What's better than the Monday Blues? Work and Play Club at the Rook Room! On Monday and Thursday from 8am - 11am, enjoy $1 off cafe beverages (Coffee, tea, chai, etc.) Come banish the Monday Blues and get some work done with a delicious drink by your side. Sit, Stay, Work, and Play!
Puzzlepalooza! One night only and then it's gone forever. Not really, but tonight is Puzzplepalooza at Singlespeed Brewing at 6 pm! Make sure to snag a ticket soon. There are limited slots available still. See you there, Puzzlepaloozers! 🧩 💜
July 21, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Puzzlepalooza! One night only and then it's gone forever. Not really, but tonight is Puzzplepalooza at Singlespeed Brewing at 6 pm! Make sure to snag a ticket soon. There are limited slots available still. See you there, Puzzlepaloozers! 🧩 💜
With August just around the corner, make sure to stop by and try our July specials before they're gone for good next week! Our Blackberry Sun Crusher, Flower Power Palmer, Juicy Fruits Latte, and BombPopTail won't be available for much longer. Get them today and make your day a little sweeter!
July 21, 2025 at 5:44 PM
With August just around the corner, make sure to stop by and try our July specials before they're gone for good next week! Our Blackberry Sun Crusher, Flower Power Palmer, Juicy Fruits Latte, and BombPopTail won't be available for much longer. Get them today and make your day a little sweeter!
Suit up, gamers, this Saturday is our monthly Euchre tournament starting at 11 am at SingleSpeed Brewing. Become the new champion by taking tricks and taking names. The link to our site is in our bio; spots are limited. Grab a partner (or don't, we can't tell you what to do) and sign up today.
July 10, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Suit up, gamers, this Saturday is our monthly Euchre tournament starting at 11 am at SingleSpeed Brewing. Become the new champion by taking tricks and taking names. The link to our site is in our bio; spots are limited. Grab a partner (or don't, we can't tell you what to do) and sign up today.
Don't miss your chance! It's a rare occurrence that we have THREE dates on sale for the world's hottest jigsaw puzzle competition, Puzzlepalooza!
🧩 TONIGHT, July 8
🧩 Monday, July 21
🧩 Tuesday, August 5
Get your best puzzlin' friends together and register today: therookroom.square.site/events
🧩 TONIGHT, July 8
🧩 Monday, July 21
🧩 Tuesday, August 5
Get your best puzzlin' friends together and register today: therookroom.square.site/events
July 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Don't miss your chance! It's a rare occurrence that we have THREE dates on sale for the world's hottest jigsaw puzzle competition, Puzzlepalooza!
🧩 TONIGHT, July 8
🧩 Monday, July 21
🧩 Tuesday, August 5
Get your best puzzlin' friends together and register today: therookroom.square.site/events
🧩 TONIGHT, July 8
🧩 Monday, July 21
🧩 Tuesday, August 5
Get your best puzzlin' friends together and register today: therookroom.square.site/events
Happy 4th of July weekend, we will be open from 8 a.m. to Midnight on the 4th and 5th, slinging snacks and playing games! Come see us for some bomb snacks that explode your tastebuds, and play some games that blow your mind.
July 3, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Happy 4th of July weekend, we will be open from 8 a.m. to Midnight on the 4th and 5th, slinging snacks and playing games! Come see us for some bomb snacks that explode your tastebuds, and play some games that blow your mind.
It’s hot out there this weekend but we have cool drinks, cool games, and cool vibes (not to mention plenty of air conditioning) in here! ❄️ We’re open until midnight tonight and 10 pm Sunday. So stop in, chill out, and have some fun.
June 28, 2025 at 6:16 PM
It’s hot out there this weekend but we have cool drinks, cool games, and cool vibes (not to mention plenty of air conditioning) in here! ❄️ We’re open until midnight tonight and 10 pm Sunday. So stop in, chill out, and have some fun.
Hey y'all, it's Bella the intern. Can you guys please stop by and wish Tony a happy National Pineapple Day because he is the Pineapple Guy? And also play a game, please 🥺 👉 👈 it would mean a lot to him (and me)!
June 27, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Hey y'all, it's Bella the intern. Can you guys please stop by and wish Tony a happy National Pineapple Day because he is the Pineapple Guy? And also play a game, please 🥺 👉 👈 it would mean a lot to him (and me)!
We added even more games to our collection. Find them on our Game Wall and try them out soon!
-Stalk Exchange
-Pagan: Fate of Roanoke
-River Valley Glassworks
-Dutch Blitz Blue
-Critter Kitchen
-Hues and Cues
-Boop.
Not pictured:
-Dutch Blitz Purple
-Queendomino
-Expeditions: Around the World
-Stalk Exchange
-Pagan: Fate of Roanoke
-River Valley Glassworks
-Dutch Blitz Blue
-Critter Kitchen
-Hues and Cues
-Boop.
Not pictured:
-Dutch Blitz Purple
-Queendomino
-Expeditions: Around the World
June 26, 2025 at 4:58 PM
We added even more games to our collection. Find them on our Game Wall and try them out soon!
-Stalk Exchange
-Pagan: Fate of Roanoke
-River Valley Glassworks
-Dutch Blitz Blue
-Critter Kitchen
-Hues and Cues
-Boop.
Not pictured:
-Dutch Blitz Purple
-Queendomino
-Expeditions: Around the World
-Stalk Exchange
-Pagan: Fate of Roanoke
-River Valley Glassworks
-Dutch Blitz Blue
-Critter Kitchen
-Hues and Cues
-Boop.
Not pictured:
-Dutch Blitz Purple
-Queendomino
-Expeditions: Around the World
There's only one rule about Work Club... See us during the day and get some work done in a cozy, relaxing environment!
What did you think we were going to say, 'don't talk about it'? No, this isn't fight club.
Come see us starting at 8 a.m. Thursday through Monday, and get to work.
What did you think we were going to say, 'don't talk about it'? No, this isn't fight club.
Come see us starting at 8 a.m. Thursday through Monday, and get to work.
June 18, 2025 at 9:15 PM
There's only one rule about Work Club... See us during the day and get some work done in a cozy, relaxing environment!
What did you think we were going to say, 'don't talk about it'? No, this isn't fight club.
Come see us starting at 8 a.m. Thursday through Monday, and get to work.
What did you think we were going to say, 'don't talk about it'? No, this isn't fight club.
Come see us starting at 8 a.m. Thursday through Monday, and get to work.
Our friends over at Cocoon Studios just launched a Kickstarter for their game Wabi Blobi! It's a cozy, creative, relaxing game where the only limit is your imagination. Play solo or with a group as you take one of the beautiful blob cards and ink in your own doodles to create a scene or story.
June 11, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Our friends over at Cocoon Studios just launched a Kickstarter for their game Wabi Blobi! It's a cozy, creative, relaxing game where the only limit is your imagination. Play solo or with a group as you take one of the beautiful blob cards and ink in your own doodles to create a scene or story.
Looking for a new hangout spot? Visit the Rook Room! We're so much more than just games. We have coffee, pastries, food, good vibes, and so much more. Check us out Thursday through Monday, 8 am to 10 pm, and until midnight on Friday and Saturday.
June 9, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Looking for a new hangout spot? Visit the Rook Room! We're so much more than just games. We have coffee, pastries, food, good vibes, and so much more. Check us out Thursday through Monday, 8 am to 10 pm, and until midnight on Friday and Saturday.
Good problem to have?! Thanks for the wonderful support, Des Moines! Y'all showed up and we're so appreciative.
June 2, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Good problem to have?! Thanks for the wonderful support, Des Moines! Y'all showed up and we're so appreciative.
Our Grand Opening was a blast, and we're ready for Day 2! We're open 8 AM until 10 PM today. Because y'all loved our menu so much, we're delaying our lunch/dinner menu until 1 PM today, but we have pastries and some snacks to tide you over in the meantime. 💜
June 1, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Our Grand Opening was a blast, and we're ready for Day 2! We're open 8 AM until 10 PM today. Because y'all loved our menu so much, we're delaying our lunch/dinner menu until 1 PM today, but we have pastries and some snacks to tide you over in the meantime. 💜
It's grand opening day! Stop by and say hi or grab a drink and play a game until midnight today! We're located at 300 SW 5th Street. We can't wait to see you all!
May 31, 2025 at 2:55 PM
It's grand opening day! Stop by and say hi or grab a drink and play a game until midnight today! We're located at 300 SW 5th Street. We can't wait to see you all!
Are you visiting us for our Grand Opening Celebration and opening weekend? Wondering where to park? Here, we made a handy map for you!
And if you're not familiar with our Parking Pass system, we have exit passes available for nearby paid lots (B and C) for just $5. Park as long as you need.
And if you're not familiar with our Parking Pass system, we have exit passes available for nearby paid lots (B and C) for just $5. Park as long as you need.
May 30, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Are you visiting us for our Grand Opening Celebration and opening weekend? Wondering where to park? Here, we made a handy map for you!
And if you're not familiar with our Parking Pass system, we have exit passes available for nearby paid lots (B and C) for just $5. Park as long as you need.
And if you're not familiar with our Parking Pass system, we have exit passes available for nearby paid lots (B and C) for just $5. Park as long as you need.
Get ready to get your game on, friends! Join us on Saturday, May 31st, for our Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe Grand Opening Celebration. We'll be opening the doors at 7 AM and partying until midnight. Stop by, say hi, try some of our signature food and drinks, and play some games.
May 26, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Get ready to get your game on, friends! Join us on Saturday, May 31st, for our Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe Grand Opening Celebration. We'll be opening the doors at 7 AM and partying until midnight. Stop by, say hi, try some of our signature food and drinks, and play some games.
It's sign day! Peep our new signs that just went up, and get excited for gaming starting May 31st.
May 23, 2025 at 4:46 PM
It's sign day! Peep our new signs that just went up, and get excited for gaming starting May 31st.
We're just 10 days out from our Grand Opening, and our staff has been hard at work learning and taking notes. We can't wait for you to join us at the Rook Room! See you soon. 👀
May 21, 2025 at 7:33 PM
We're just 10 days out from our Grand Opening, and our staff has been hard at work learning and taking notes. We can't wait for you to join us at the Rook Room! See you soon. 👀
Thanks for the great article, Des Moines Register! We're so excited to invite you all in. Make sure to mark those calendars for May 31st. And in the meantime, read the full article here: www.desmoinesregister.com/story/entert...
May 18, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Thanks for the great article, Des Moines Register! We're so excited to invite you all in. Make sure to mark those calendars for May 31st. And in the meantime, read the full article here: www.desmoinesregister.com/story/entert...
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Can't wait to game on, at the grand opening of the Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe
We interviewed Tony Tandeski in one of our early episodes, and had a blast talking.
youtu.be/QPOpDtxQAUk?...
We interviewed Tony Tandeski in one of our early episodes, and had a blast talking.
youtu.be/QPOpDtxQAUk?...
It's the moment you've all been waiting for...our Grand Opening! And it's coming up sooooo soon. Make plans to stop by and say hi when we officially open our doors on Saturday, May 31st! We'll be open from 7 AM to midnight. We're still planning some special ways to celebrate, so stay tuned.
May 17, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Can't wait to game on, at the grand opening of the Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe
We interviewed Tony Tandeski in one of our early episodes, and had a blast talking.
youtu.be/QPOpDtxQAUk?...
We interviewed Tony Tandeski in one of our early episodes, and had a blast talking.
youtu.be/QPOpDtxQAUk?...
Don't get skunked – join us tomorrow for our monthly Cribbage Tournament and peg your way to victory! All the fun-filled action starts at 11 AM with our Cribbage-host pro, Josh. We'll be at SingleSpeed Brewing, so come hungry, thirsty, and thirsty for winning.
therookroom.com/event/cribba...
therookroom.com/event/cribba...
May 17, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Don't get skunked – join us tomorrow for our monthly Cribbage Tournament and peg your way to victory! All the fun-filled action starts at 11 AM with our Cribbage-host pro, Josh. We'll be at SingleSpeed Brewing, so come hungry, thirsty, and thirsty for winning.
therookroom.com/event/cribba...
therookroom.com/event/cribba...
It's the moment you've all been waiting for...our Grand Opening! And it's coming up sooooo soon. Make plans to stop by and say hi when we officially open our doors on Saturday, May 31st! We'll be open from 7 AM to midnight. We're still planning some special ways to celebrate, so stay tuned.
May 16, 2025 at 7:19 PM
It's the moment you've all been waiting for...our Grand Opening! And it's coming up sooooo soon. Make plans to stop by and say hi when we officially open our doors on Saturday, May 31st! We'll be open from 7 AM to midnight. We're still planning some special ways to celebrate, so stay tuned.