We're Your Place to Play – Or Whatever You Want! Here at the Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe, we’re Des Moines’ best place to play – or not! As a cafe, lounge, restaurant, event space, and game space all in one, we have a little something for everyone. What all do we have here? A full cafe with all of your favorite coffee and espresso beverages. A full bar and lounge with signature, game-themed cocktails, classic cocktails, beer, wine, seltzers, non-alcoholic poptails, and sodas. A full menu filled with snacks, apps, our house-special Stuffed Sandos, paninis, pastries, desserts, and more. A game space with our Game Wall of 700+ board games, puzzles, and TTRPGs that are ready for you to play. An event venue with room for 100 people across our multi-level space beautifully renovated with modern lighting, vintage brick, and a full bar. We can host rehearsal dinners, receptions, bachelor and bachelorette events, wedding brunches, and more!