March 2020
Tune 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!
Discover The DetailsMarch 2021
Des Moines Parks & Recreation Virtual Trivia Night
Des Moines Parks and Recreation is holding a virtual trivia night and The Rook Room is hosting!
Discover The DetailsMay 2021
The Rook Room Presents Treasure Quest
It's time for a quest, adventurers! We're sending you on a Treasure Quest that will test your skills and knowledge. But worry not, there are great prizes in it for those who can meet the challenge.
Discover The DetailsJune 2021
Surprise Puzzle Pop-Up Shop at The Slow Down
Surprise! We're having a last-minute, surprise puzzle pop-up shop with our friends over at The Slow Down Coffee Co. and we'll have all of our new release puzzles so you can be the first to get your hands on one!
Discover The DetailsLearn to Slay: Intro to Dungeons & Dragons
Always wanted to play Dungeons & Dragons, but didn’t know where to start? Join us as we learn the basics of how to get started and play.
Discover The DetailsJuly 2021
Board Game Library Hours
Are you ready to play? Join us for our Library Hours board game night featuring hundreds of games from The Rook Room library and special, themed cocktails with The Rook Room and xBk Live!
Discover The DetailsLearn to Slay: Intro to Dungeons & Dragons
Always wanted to play Dungeons & Dragons, but didn’t know where to start? Join us as we learn the basics of how to get started and play.
Discover The DetailsPuzzlepalooza Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
Des Moines' most popular and most intense jigsaw puzzle competition is BACK! Test your 'saw skills against the best in Puzzlepalooza – a team jigsaw competition.
Discover The DetailsHow the Heck Do I: Dungeons & Dragons
Welcome to the world of Dungeons & Dragons and tabletop RPGs. Learn everything you need to know to jump into the game with our How the Heck Series introductory course designed for beginners.
Discover The DetailsLearn to Slay: Intro to Dungeons & Dragons
Always wanted to play Dungeons & Dragons, but didn’t know where to start? Join us as we learn the basics of how to get started and play.
Discover The DetailsGrain Brain Trivia Event
This isn't your average, run-of-the-mill brewery team trivia night. Heck no! This is a treat for your brain cells AND your tastebuds.
Discover The DetailsOpen Slay TTRPG Immersive Open Play Night
Whatever TTRPG you play, level up your weekly role-playing game night at Open Slay – an RPG open play experience.
Discover The DetailsPuzzlepalooza Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
Don't miss Des Moines' most popular and most intense jigsaw puzzle competition! Test your 'saw skills against the best in Puzzlepalooza.
Discover The DetailsAugust 2021
Board Game Library Hours
Are you ready to play? Join us for our Library Hours board game night featuring hundreds of games from The Rook Room library and special, themed cocktails with The Rook Room and xBk Live!
Discover The DetailsPuzzlepalooza Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
Think you have skills? Come be a part of Des Moines' most popular, most fun, and most intense jigsaw puzzle competition, Puzzlepalooza – a team jigsaw competition!
Discover The DetailsGrain Brain Trivia Night
Join The Rook Room and 515 Brewing Company for a FREE Grain Brain Trivia Night featuring four rounds of pub quiz-style team trivia.
Discover The DetailsHow the Heck Do I: Dungeon Master
Ready to craft and control your own D&D adventure? Level up your Dungeon Master skills with The Rook Room and the experts at Des Moines & Dragons!
Discover The DetailsSeptember 2021
Puzzlepalooza Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
Think you have skills? Come be a part of Des Moines' most popular, most fun, and most intense jigsaw puzzle competition – Puzzlepalooza.
Discover The DetailsBoard Game Library Hours with West Des Moines Parks and Recreation
Do you love games, puzzles, RPGs, and more? Well, get ready to play! Join us for Board Game Library Hours presented by West Des Moines Parks and Recreation and The Rook Room.
Discover The DetailsPuzzlepalooza Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
Don't miss Des Moines' most popular and most intense jigsaw puzzle competition! Test your 'saw skills against the best in Puzzlepalooza.
Discover The DetailsGrain Brain Trivia Night
Join The Rook Room and 515 Brewing Company for a FREE Grain Brain Trivia Night featuring four rounds of pub quiz-style team trivia.
Discover The DetailsOctober 2021
Gateway Games with West Des Moines Parks and Recreation
Monopoly, Candy Land, The Game of Life. Those are all great games, but are you ready to graduate to some new, exciting games? The Rook Room will be joining West Des Moines Parks and Recreation in helping you to try out and learn to play a few of the most popular “gateway games.”
Discover The DetailsClassic Board Game Night at Hello, Marjorie
Get ready for a trip down memory lane full of some of your favorite board games and classy cocktails during our Classic Board Game Night at Hello, Marjorie on Wednesday, October 20th from 5 to 8 PM.
Discover The DetailsLearn to Slay: Intro to D&D with the Des Moines Public Library
Learn to play Dungeons & Dragons with The Rook Room and the Des Moines Public Library during our Learn to Slay series. This session will focus on ability checks and character stats.
Discover The DetailsSpooky Puzzlepalooza at Twisted Vine Brewery
Join us for an extra spooky Puzzlepalooza Jigsaw Puzzle Competition at Twisted Vine Brewery on Wednesday, October 27th.
Discover The DetailsNovember 2021
Catan National Qualifier Tournament with West Des Moines Parks & Recreation
Come and show off Catan skills at our Catan National Qualifier Tournament in collaboration with West Des Moines Parks and Recreation. The winner will earn a seat at the national tournament.
Discover The DetailsLearn to Slay: Intro to D&D with the Des Moines Public Library
Learn to play Dungeons & Dragons with The Rook Room and the Des Moines Public Library during our Learn to Slay series. This session will focus on combat actions.
Discover The DetailsPuzzlepalooza Jigsaw Puzzle Competition at Peace Tree Des Moines Branch
Don't miss Des Moines' most popular and most intense jigsaw puzzle competition! Test your 'saw skills against the best in Puzzlepalooza at Peace Tree Des Moines Branch on November 17th.
Discover The DetailsPuzzlepalooza KIDS! with West Des Moines Parks & Recreation
Get ready, because it's time for the first-ever Puzzlepalooza kids competition on Sunday, November 21st at 1:00 PM.
Discover The DetailsLearn to Slay: Intro to D&D with the Des Moines Public Library
Learn to play Dungeons & Dragons with The Rook Room and the Des Moines Public Library during our Learn to Slay series. This session will focus on using everything you've learned in a real-play scenario.
Discover The DetailsPuzzlepalooza with West Des Moines Parks & Recreation
Once you've recovered from your Thanksgiving activities, join us for a relaxing afternoon of puzzling with our Puzzlepalooza jigsaw puzzle competition on Sunday, November 28th
Discover The DetailsDecember 2021
Holiday Shopping Puzzle Pop-Up Shop with The Slow Down
Don't get the same old boring gifts this year. Get your loved ones something fun, unique, and local...like a Rook Room jigsaw puzzle featuring art from local artists. It's even easier with our upcoming pop-up shop!
Discover The DetailsHoliday Puzzlepalooza at Kinship Brewing Company
Get in the Ho, Ho, Holiday spirit with our upcoming Holiday Puzzlepalooza at Kinship Brewing Company on Sunday, December 12th starting at 1:00 PM. Register Your Team The Rook Room's extremely popular jigsaw puzzle competition, Puzzlepalooza, is back for another round with a special holiday kick. Teams of up to 4 will face off to be the first to complete a 500-piece holiday puzzle. And for those who tend a little more toward the naughty list, you'll have an opportunity…
Discover The DetailsFebruary 2022
Learn to Slay: Intro to Dungeons & Dragons with the Des Moines Public Library
Learn to play Dungeons & Dragons with The Rook Room and the Des Moines Public Library during our Learn to Slay series. This session will focus on getting started and character creation.
Discover The DetailsVirtual Team Trivia Night with Des Moines Parks and Recreation
Join us as we host virtual team trivia in collaboration with Des Moines Parks and Recreation. Get ready for a night of fun and showing off how smart you are for a chance at some amazing prizes!
Discover The DetailsGateway Games with West Des Moines Parks and Recreation
Monopoly, Candy Land, The Game of Life. Those are all great games, but are you ready to graduate to some new, exciting games? The Rook Room will be joining West Des Moines Parks and Recreation in helping you to try out and learn to play a few of the most popular “gateway games.”
Discover The DetailsLearn to Slay: Intro to Dungeons & Dragons with the Des Moines Public Library
Learn to play Dungeons & Dragons with The Rook Room and the Des Moines Public Library during our Learn to Slay series. This session will focus on role-playing and non-combat actions.
Discover The DetailsPuzzlepalooza at Kinship Brewing Company
Puzzlepalooza is back with our first uber-popular jigsaw puzzle competition making its 2022 debut at Kinship Brewing Company.
Discover The DetailsRetro Game Day at Iowa Distilling Company
Let's take a trip down board game memory lane with some of the classics you know and love at our Retro Game Day on February 27th from 12 to 3.
Discover The DetailsMarch 2022
Learn to Slay: Intro to Dungeons & Dragons with the Des Moines Public Library
Learn to play Dungeons & Dragons with The Rook Room and the Des Moines Public Library during our Learn to Slay series. This session will focus on combat, weapons, and spells.
Discover The DetailsVirtual Team Trivia Night with Des Moines Parks and Recreation
Join us as we host virtual team trivia in collaboration with Des Moines Parks and Recreation. Get ready for a night of fun and showing off how smart you are for a chance at some amazing prizes!
Discover The DetailsLearn to Slay: Intro to Dungeons & Dragons with the Des Moines Public Library
Learn to play Dungeons & Dragons with The Rook Room and the Des Moines Public Library during our Learn to Slay series. This session will focus on putting everything together in a playable scenario.
Discover The DetailsApril 2022
Introduction to Dungeons & Dragons: Session One with Des Moines Public Library Central Branch
Get ready to dive into adventure! The Rook Room is partnering with the Des Moines Public Library Central Branch for a series of Dungeons & Dragons events where you'll learn to play, learn to run a campaign, and even play a one-shot game.
Discover The DetailsCatan National Qualifier Tournament with West Des Moines Parks and Recreation
Come and show off Catan skills at our Catan National Qualifier Tournament in collaboration with West Des Moines Parks and Recreation. The winner will earn a seat at the national tournament.
Discover The DetailsIntroduction to Dungeons & Dragons: Session Two with Des Moines Public Library Central Branch
Get ready to dive into adventure! The Rook Room is partnering with the Des Moines Public Library Central Branch for a series of Dungeons & Dragons events where you'll learn to play, learn to run a campaign, and even play a one-shot game.
Discover The DetailsPuzzlepalooza Jigsaw Puzzle Competition at Peace Tree Des Moines Branch
Don't miss Des Moines' most popular and most intense jigsaw puzzle competition! Test your 'saw skills against the best in Puzzlepalooza.
Discover The DetailsMay 2022
Introduction to Dungeons & Dragons: Session Three with Des Moines Public Library Central Branch
Get ready to dive into adventure! The Rook Room is partnering with the Des Moines Public Library Central Branch for a series of Dungeons & Dragons events where you'll learn to play, learn to run a campaign, and even play a one-shot game.
Discover The Details