DES MOINES, Iowa — For years, the Rook Room has hosted gaming events and experiences across the Des Moines metro. Now, business owners Tony Tandeski and Annelise Tarnowski are ready to take the next ...

Now Tarnowski and her business partner Tony Tandeski plan to open The Rook Room Game Lounge & Café in March inside the former St. Kilda Café & Bakery space at 300 S.W. Fifth St. in Des Moines.

Tony Tandeski and Annelise Tarnowski plan to open The Rook Room Game Lounge & Café in March in Des Moines with more than 700 board games, as well as card games, tabletop role-playing games ...

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"We're excited to introduce this concept to Des Moines in this historic downtown location." The Rook Room is known for events including the yearly Treasure Quest City-Wide Scavenger Hunt, the ...

Rook Room co-owners Annelise Tarnowski and Tony Tandeski. Photos: Courtesy of Rook Room ...

The Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe is moving into the former St. Kilda Cafe & Bakery located at 300 S.W. Fifth Street, establishing a brick-and-mortar location after five years operating as a pop-up ...

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