Capital City Gaming Con

06/09/2026

Check out Never Bored Games and Wendy’s Ice Cream Shoppe for one “Coolest” collaborations we have seen!

06/06/2026

Another great gaming option here in Des Moines at the public library!

06/06/2026

06/03/2026

Hello Board Gamers!

We are beyond excited to announce that the one and only Eric M. Lang will be joining us as a special guest at the Omaha Gaming Convention!

If you’re a board gamer, chances are you know Eric’s incredible work. He’s the creative mind behind fan favorites like Blood Rage, The Godfather: Corleone’s Empire, I Heart Manatees, and most recently Clash of Clans: The Epic Raid, along with many, many more amazing games that have shaped the hobby.

Don’t miss this opportunity to meet one of the most prolific and influential designers in board gaming!

Come join us at OGC, meet Eric in person, play some games, and celebrate this amazing community.

Get your tickets TODAY!

We’ll see you at OGC!
https://tabletop.events/conventions/omaha-gaming-convention-2026

05/31/2026

The time left to get a reduced price Early Bird badge is now measured in HOURS...

05/29/2026

Tomorrow we're heading back to the Des Moines Biergarten for our weekly bingo!

We're hanging out under the giant oaks, calling rounds of bingo at the top of the hour - at 1, 2, 3 and 4pm!

Come hang out with us!

05/27/2026

*Last Chance on Early Bird Pricing* Were still locking in the schedule for October, but as a treat for our Early Birds you can get first dibs on tickets to events available now in https://tabletop.events/conventions/capital-city-gaming-con-2026

What to expect at the Con:
One of the Midwest’s Largest Board Game Libraries hosted by Board Game Wagon
Play to Wins – Try out a new game, with a chance to take it home.
Board Game Tournaments – Crokinole, Ticket to Ride, Splendor, and more
Teach and Play Mahjong – Hosted by The Dealt Hand
Jigsaw Puzzle Competition – Hosted by Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe
Tabletop RPG’s
Trivia Night
Vendors
and Much More!

05/25/2026

*Last Chance on Early Bird Pricing* Get your favorite board game and friends to the table at the Capital City Gaming Con in Des Moines on Friday Oct 16 to Sun Oct 18!

Early Bird Sale Ends: Monday, June 1 2026
Save the date and grab your badge before they’re gone: https://tabletop.events/conventions/capital-city-gaming-con-2026

Grab a weekend badge during the final days of our early bird sale and you’ll have access to one of the Midwest’s largest board game libraries with 1500+ titles. Bring your friends and family for a full weekend of RPGs, Tournaments, Learn-to-plays, and much more.

New Location, same great event: Holiday Inn, Fleur Drive in Des Moines, IA

What to expect at the Con:
One of the Midwest’s Largest Board Game Libraries hosted by Board Game Wagon
Play to Wins – Try out a new game, with a chance to take it home.
Board Game Tournaments – Crokinole, Ticket to Ride, Splendor, and more
Teach and Play Mahjong – Hosted by The Dealt Hand
Jigsaw Puzzle Competition – Hosted by Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe
Tabletop RPG’s
Trivia Night
Vendors
and Much More!

Stay up to date by joining us on Facebook:
Capital City Gaming Con

Thank you to our amazing sponsors and vendors for helping make this event happen!
The Dealt Hand
Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe
Dungeon's Gate
Never Bored Games
Board Game Wagon
Mayhem Comics and Games
Atlas Games - Ankeny