October 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!
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.
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