Where to play
Shops in the Des Moines metro where people play Warhammer 40,000. Game nights change, so call or check the group before you go.
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Des Moines metro
Atlas Games
Ankeny · 502 N Ankeny Blvd, Suite 9, Ankeny
40k nights: Hosts Warhammer events. Players mention a Sunday group. Check their Discord for times, or call (515) 443-3944.
Beginner friendly: not sure yet
From public listings; not yet confirmed with the shop.
Checked Wednesday, October 14, 2026 by Josh.
Dungeon's Gate
Ankeny · 2525 N Ankeny Blvd, Suite 101, Ankeny
40k nights: 40k pickup games during Commander Sundays, per an online directory. Confirm with the shop.
Beginner friendly: not sure yet
Sells Warhammer. From public listings; not yet confirmed with the shop.
Checked Wednesday, October 14, 2026 by Josh.
Game Kastle
Ankeny · 1605 SE Delaware Ave, Suite K, Ankeny
40k nights: No 40k nights posted. Call (515) 630-1681 to ask.
Beginner friendly: not sure yet
Tables: Large play area, two private rooms you can rent, and a painting area
From public listings; not yet confirmed with the shop.
Checked Wednesday, October 14, 2026 by Josh.
HobbyTown
Ankeny · 1701 SE Delaware Ave, #100, Ankeny
40k nights: None posted. Sells Warhammer, with little room to play.
Beginner friendly: not sure yet
From public listings; not yet confirmed with the shop.
Checked Wednesday, October 14, 2026 by Josh.
Jay's CD & Hobby
Des Moines · 3315 SE 14th St, Des Moines
40k nights: Players mention meetups. Call (515) 287-4578 to ask when.
Beginner friendly: not sure yet
Carries some Warhammer. From public listings; not yet confirmed with the shop.
Checked Wednesday, October 14, 2026 by Josh.
Mayhem Comics & Games
Des Moines · 7500 University Ave, Des Moines
40k nights: Game room with weekly events. Players mention 40k tournaments on Sundays around noon. Call (515) 271-8104 to confirm.
Beginner friendly: not sure yet
Tables: Game room with terrain to use
Comics and games shop with a miniatures community. From public listings; not yet confirmed with the shop.
Checked Wednesday, October 14, 2026 by Josh.
Warhammer Des Moines
Des Moines · 3800 Merle Hay Rd, Suite 1235-B (Merle Hay Mall), Des Moines
40k nights: Drop-in play during store hours. Ask the staff about game nights and intro games.
Beginner friendly: yes
Tables: Gaming tables and paint stations in store
Games Workshop's own store. Staff teach new players to build, paint and play.
Checked Wednesday, October 14, 2026 by Josh.
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