# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Mahjong Meetup - Free Open Play at the Rook Room
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Follow the winds to the Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe on every second Friday (8AM-12PM) and fourth Thursday (4PM-8PM) where we will host Mahjong Open Play.

This traditional yet modern game is bringing in new players every day. Have you been waiting to try it? Don’t be a joker and come on down! Beginners will learn the basics and seasoned pros will be able to find another community meetup to play their favorite game.

We will have limited tiles available to play with, so please bring your own supplies into our space. We will have a few copies of regular and large print Mahjong Cards available for use during this event.

All styles of play are welcome at this event including American, Chinese, or Riishi. You can stop by any time during the Open Play hours and stay for a little or awhile.

The full cafe and food menu will be available for purchase during this event. There is no ticket fee associated with Mahjong Open Play, but PlayPasses are required to enter the Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe every day after 4PM.

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- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/mahjong-meetup-free-open-play-at-the-rook-room/200030401993540
- **Event Categories**: Meetups, Nonprofit
- **Slot details of has slots**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Des Moines
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 300 SW 5th Street, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
- **lat**: 41.58129
- **long**: -93.62181
- **full address**: 300 SW 5th Street, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Mahjong Meetup - Free Open Play at the Rook Room being held?
  - **A:** Mahjong Meetup - Free Open Play at the Rook Room takes place on Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am at 300 SW 5th Street, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Mahjong Meetup - Free Open Play at the Rook Room?
  - **A:** Mahjong Meetup - Free Open Play at the Rook Room is organized by Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe.

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