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The Rook Room @therookroom.com · 26/09/2026

That’s the whole goal! We’re so happy for you! Enjoy those.

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Nick Covington @covingtonedu.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The @therookroom.com in Des Moines held their second Board Game Garage sale this morning. So like a lunatic, I waited out in the rain at 8am to get in for it. Legit shaking with excitement about finding these for FORTY DOLLARS! Twilight Struggle Red Sea is still in shrink!

Deckers, Twilight Struggle Red Sea, and Architects of the Western Kingdom

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The Rook Room @therookroom.com · 16/06/2026

For real, though, we value your feedback. It's your input and vision that helped shape our journey from pop-up to brick-and-mortar. Now we want your thoughts on the future as we look ahead to many more years to come. Thanks in advance! 💜

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The Rook Room @therookroom.com · 16/06/2026

Want to play a game of 20 Questions AND shape the future of the Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe at the same time? Amazing! Take our community survey and let us know your thoughts. If you get lucky, you could win some fun prizes for your insights! Survey: forms.gle/ZgGGfF28srx2...

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The Rook Room @therookroom.com · 12/06/2026

As a queer-owned business, we're – as we like to say – queer all year. This flag doesn't come down the other 11 months, nor does the Trans Lives Matter poster at our front door. We're proud to be a part of this incredibly supportive community. Celebrate safely, and we'll see you in here soon! 💜

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The Rook Room @therookroom.com · 12/06/2026

Happy Capital City Pride weekend, y'all. 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ We're wishing you a safe and happy weekend of celebration, reflection, and joyful protest. If you're looking for some air-conditioned fun and community, we're right down the road (a short 15-minute walk at an average LGBTQ+ pace)!

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Institute for Manufactured Futures @ifmf.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

235 bloom - the premiere series of Canopy Archive, a collaboration between Des Moines & Dragons and The Institute for Manufactured Futures - is a work of speculative fiction taking place in Des Moines, Iowa, in the year 2089. Come celebrate the launch of something new with us! @therookroom.com

235 Bloom
Release Party
May 15 at 7pm
Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe
300 SW 5th St, Des Moines, IA

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The Rook Room @therookroom.com · 07/05/2026

Since it's Teacher Appreciation Week, we wanted to say thank you to all the teachers doing great work in our community. We also wanted to remind you that we ALWAYS have a teacher discount. Just show us your teacher/faculty/staff ID, and we'll take 10% off of your bill. Thank you, teachers! 🧑‍🏫

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The Rook Room @therookroom.com · 26/04/2026

We love Sky Team! But we couldn’t have described it nearly as well as you did. Thanks for flying in Rook Room Airlines ✈️

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catlin @catlinjc.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Had a family outing to @therookroom.com to play some board games and enjoy lunch. Always a great experience to see so many folks enjoying a local queer owned gem of a business.

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The Rook Room @therookroom.com · 08/02/2026

Again, sorry for the inconvenience. We expect to reopen for normal service hours on Monday, February 9th. Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to see you soon!

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The Rook Room @therookroom.com · 08/02/2026

CultuRoll has been canceled for this month and will resume at its normal date and time on Sunday, March 8th, from 10 AM to 2 PM. Adventure Sundays has been canceled and will resume at its normal date and time on Sunday, February 15th, from 4 PM to 10 PM.

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The Rook Room @therookroom.com · 08/02/2026

Our Learn to Slay D&D event will continue as scheduled, but we will not be able to provide any food or beverage service. Doors for this ticketed event will open at 1:30 PM. No non-ticketed guests will be allowed in during the event.

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The Rook Room @therookroom.com · 08/02/2026

The Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe will be closed all day on Sunday, February 8th, due to unforeseen circumstances out of our control. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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The Rook Room @therookroom.com · 02/01/2026

Start off 2026 by making a resolution to banish boring with the Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe and our Rook Room Resolution Bingo! It's easy AND free to play. Get all the details here: therookroom.com/event/rook-r...

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The Rook Room @therookroom.com · 29/08/2025

P.S. It also happens to be Creme's third birthday (Happy Birthday 💜), so you're celebrating two birthdays in one by devouring one of these tasty treats!

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The Rook Room @therookroom.com · 29/08/2025

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!

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The Rook Room @therookroom.com · 08/08/2025

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!

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The Rook Room @therookroom.com · 23/07/2025

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!

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The Rook Room @therookroom.com · 21/07/2025

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! 🧩 💜

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The Rook Room @therookroom.com · 21/07/2025

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!

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The Rook Room @therookroom.com · 10/07/2025

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.

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The Rook Room @therookroom.com · 08/07/2025

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

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The Rook Room @therookroom.com · 03/07/2025

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.

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The Rook Room @therookroom.com · 28/06/2025

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.

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The Rook Room @therookroom.com · 27/06/2025

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)!

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The Rook Room @therookroom.com · 26/06/2025

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

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The Rook Room @therookroom.com · 18/06/2025

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.

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The Rook Room @therookroom.com · 11/06/2025

Check out the game, the story behind it, and contribute to the Kickstarter to get your own copy at the link below! www.kickstarter.com/projects/wab... P.S. Way to go, Ava, Diana, Jenny! So proud and excited for what y'all have created! 💜

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The Rook Room @therookroom.com · 11/06/2025

We met Ava from Cocoon Studios at GAMA Expo this year and instantly fell in love with the story behind Wabi Blobi. So much so that it was a launch title in the Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe store when we opened last month.

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The Rook Room @therookroom.com · 11/06/2025

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.

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The Rook Room @therookroom.com · 09/06/2025

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.

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The Rook Room @therookroom.com · 02/06/2025

Good problem to have?! Thanks for the wonderful support, Des Moines! Y'all showed up and we're so appreciative.

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The Rook Room @therookroom.com · 01/06/2025

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. 💜

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The Rook Room @therookroom.com · 31/05/2025

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!

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The Rook Room @therookroom.com · 30/05/2025

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.

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The Rook Room @therookroom.com · 26/05/2025

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.

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The Rook Room @therookroom.com · 23/05/2025

It's sign day! Peep our new signs that just went up, and get excited for gaming starting May 31st.

The exterior of the new Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe building with vinyl game board stickers running along the bottom of the windows.

Tony and Annelise, the Rook Room owners, stand excitedly in front of a Rook sign cutout.

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The Rook Room @therookroom.com · 21/05/2025

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. 👀

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The Rook Room @therookroom.com · 18/05/2025

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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StrandedJay @strandedjay.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

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?...

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The Rook Room @therookroom.com · 17/05/2025

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...

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The Rook Room @therookroom.com · 16/05/2025

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.

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The Rook Room @therookroom.com · 25/02/2025

We got in front of the cameras and in front of some new games at day two of GAMA Expo! Not only did Annelise get a feature on the GAMA live stream, we also got to demo some of the hottest and newest games from a ton of publishers. Can’t wait for another full day tomorrow!

Rook Room and Diversions playing Uloomi Games

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The Rook Room @therookroom.com · 27/01/2025

We can’t waaaaaiiiittt!!! P.S. Anyone reading this get excited because @swsindsm.bsky.social + team’s ideas looking amazing!

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The Rook Room @therookroom.com · 22/01/2025

Heck yeah! Annelise is the best. We literally would be nothing without her. 💜

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Rachel Weeks @wachelreeks.com · 15/01/2025

My friend Annelise is opening up a BOARD GAME CAFE IN DES MOINES! It's been incredible to watch the Rook Room grow from afar and I can't wait to get to visit someday. If you're in Iowa, check it out! www.desmoinesregister.com/story/entert...

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The Rook Room brings 700 games to its Des Moines location, opening in March

The Rook Room also plans to have food from Cory Wendel of Lachele's fame, cocktails, tournaments and more when it opens.

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The Rook Room @therookroom.com · 22/01/2025

Tickets on sale now for our February 17th #Puzzlepalooza Jigsaw Puzzle Competition at SingleSpeed Brewing! Learn more and snag your tickets here: therookroom.com/event/puzzle... #jigsawpuzzles #jigsawpuzzlecompetition

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