August 2019
CLUE & Cupcakes
How about a little murder mystery with your dessert? Join us for a night of the classic board game CLUE, dessert, and drink specials!
Discover The DetailsSeptember 2019
How the Heck Do I: Dungeons & Dragons
Welcome to class and the first of The Rook Room's "How the Heck" game-teaching series! We'll be hosting our first class at Confluence Brewing Company on September 26th.
Discover The DetailsOctober 2019
Halloween Horror Night Game Night
What was that? Did you hear that creak coming from somewhere behind you? Must have just been the wind...or was it something more sinister? Get ready for a night of creeps, chills, and thrills with Halloween Horror Night presented by The Rook Room at 515 Brewing Company!
Discover The DetailsThe Iowa Catan National Qualifier Tournament
Do you love Settlers of Catan? How would you like to play for the chance to qualify for the Catan National Championship? Get ready to build and trade your way to victory as The Rook Room hosts Iowa's only Catan national qualifier tournament at Cardboard Caucus!
Discover The DetailsDecember 2019
How the Heck Do I: Dungeon Master
Ever wanted to be on the other side of the dungeon master screen? Learn everything you need to be a DM with The Rook Room’s How the Heck Do I: Dungeon Master, taught by Des Moines & Dragons creator Paul Privitera!
Discover The DetailsHoliday Board Game Wish List & Ugly Sweater Party
Get ready for the holidays with The Rook Room and Scenic Route Bakery with our Holiday Board Game Wish List & Ugly Sweater Party supporting the YMCA Supportive Housing Campus!
Discover The DetailsJanuary 2020
Cabin Fever Day at Confluence Brewing Company
If you're starting to feel those winter blues and that cabin fever is starting to settling in, we have the perfect solution for you. The Rook Room will be bringing our full game library to Confluence Brewing Company's annual Cabin Fever Day Sunday, January 19th from noon to 5!
Discover The DetailsWord Nerds Game Night + Confluence Beer Tasting
Is your favorite book the dictionary? Are you constantly correcting your friends' spelling and grammar? Do you consider yourself a word nerd? Word Nerds Game Night is for you!
Discover The DetailsPuzzlepalooza Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
Is jigsaw your jam? Are puzzles your pièce de résistance? Test your 'saw skills at Puzzlepalooza Jigsaw Puzzle Competition! This isn't your grandma's puzzle playtime, so get ready rumble!
Discover The DetailsFebruary 2020
Puzzlepalooza 2: Piecing Out Again
We are at it again with another round of jigsaw puzzle competition with Puzzlepalooza 2: Piecing Out Again.
Discover The DetailsPlay Date Open Gaming Pop-Up at 515 Brewing Company
Come play board games for FREE with The Rook Room and 515 Brewing Company Sunday, Feb. 23 from 12:30 - 6 PM. Hundreds of games to choose from, all for free. Not to mention plenty of delicious 515 Brewing Company beer to choose from. So let's make it a Play Date!
Discover The DetailsThe Gamicon Catan Tournament
Do you love Catan? Get ready to build, settle and trade (or steal) your way to victory as The Rook Room hosts the Gamicon Catan Tournament!
Discover The DetailsMarch 2020
Puzzlepalooza Jigsaw Puzzle Competition on Thursday, March 5th
Our sold-out series continues with a brand new Puzzlepalooza event coming at you Thursday, March 5th. Same rules. New puzzle. Same great fun!
Discover The DetailsTune In and Play: A Virtual Gaming Event with Quiplash
Today's game: Quiplash! All this week, The Rook Room will be streaming Jackbox games on our Twitch channel for you to jump in and play for free! No logins, no downloads, no extra equipment. All you need is a screen with the Internet and a smartphone.
Discover The DetailsTune In and Play: A Virtual Gaming Event with Civic Doodle
Today's game: Civic Doodle! All this week, The Rook Room will be streaming Jackbox games on our Twitch channel for you to jump in and play for free! No logins, no downloads, no extra equipment. All you need is a screen with the Internet and a smartphone.
Discover The DetailsCANCELED: Gaming Gives Back: Boards & Building
Play games and do good with The Rook Rook's Gaming Gives Back board game event benefitting Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity.
Discover The DetailsTune In and Play: A Virtual Gaming Event with Split the Room
Today's game: Split the Room! All this week, The Rook Room will be streaming Jackbox games on our Twitch channel for you to jump in and play for free! No logins, no downloads, no extra equipment. All you need is a screen with the Internet and a smartphone.
Discover The DetailsCANCELED: Puzzlepalooza Jigsaw Puzzle Competition on March 26th
This isn't your grandmother's puzzle time. Join The Rook Room for competitive jigsaw puzzling at 515 Brewing on March 26th. Great prizes and beer specials!
Discover The DetailsTune In and Play: A Virtual Gaming Event with Mad Verse City
Today's game: Mad Verse City! All this week, The Rook Room will be streaming Jackbox games on our Twitch channel for you to jump in and play for free! No logins, no downloads, no extra equipment. All you need is a screen with the Internet and a smartphone.
Discover The DetailsTune In and Play: A Virtual Gaming Event with Quiplash
Today's game: Quiplash! All this week, The Rook Room will be streaming Jackbox games on our Twitch channel for you to jump in and play for free! No logins, no downloads, no extra equipment. All you need is a screen with the Internet and a smartphone.
Discover The DetailsJune 2020
Grain Brain: A Trivia and Tasting Fundraising Event
Join 515 Brewing Company and The Rook Room for online team trivia on June 27th from 7 PM to 9 PM featuring an at-home curated beer tasting, beer-themed trivia, brewing presentations from the pros at 515, and prizes for the winning team. A portion of the proceeds will go to ACLU of Iowa in support of the Black Lives Matter movement and Pride month.
Discover The DetailsNovember 2020
515 Election Day Beer Sale + Rook Room Activity Pack
Election Day 2020 is November 3rd and no matter what, it's going to be stressful. You're going to need something to drink and a little bit of fun.
Discover The DetailsDecember 2020
Pop-Up Puzzle Shop at The Slow Down
Enjoy some holiday shopping and a nice, warm, delicious beverage with The Rook Room and The Slow Down Coffee Co. Saturday, December 12th from 9 AM to 2 PM with our pop-up puzzle shop!
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