P L A Y G A M E S . R E A D B O O K S. H A V E F U N.
at dungeon's Gate, everyone is welcome
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enter dungeon’s gate & find your community
Of course you’ll find games and books–we’re a friendly local game store AND an independent bookstore, after all. You’ll find a bright, welcoming space to regularly connect with others over games, books, and life. At Dungeon’s Gate you’ll find a fun-loving, diverse, and inclusive community of folks connected by their love of games and books.
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From the friend groups that have formed after meeting at our Readers at the Gate Book Club (they plan outings together; some even now go on trips together)…
to the kids who realized, while playing together at Pokemon League, that each was not the only one with two mommies…
to the friendships that formed as a result of playing together at D&D at The Gate (they hang out, help one another move–one table just celebrated at the wedding of two campaign members)…
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You’ll find community inside Dungeon’s Gate. We create space for YOU.
We offer Board Games, Role Playing Games, Science Fiction & Fantasy Books and Graphic Novels for Adults, Young Adults, and Children, Dice, Accessories, Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, Indie RPGs, Magic the Gathering, Pokemon, Disney Lorcana, Star Wars Unlimited, Riftbound League of Legends TCG, Warhammer, Battletech, Miniatures, Paint, New Release Comics, and Comic Pull Lists, as well as Bookish & Geeky Gifts & Accessories for All Ages.
We curate a year-round Pride section for All Ages, including books from all genres, games, and accessories (& donate 10% of sales to Ankeny Pride) and a year-round Banned Books section for All Ages, including books from all genres.
We are a Wizards Play Network Premium Store–the First one in the state of Iowa!
We host a Little Free Library of Banned & Challenged Books, created and maintained by Girl Scout Troop 01076 as part of their Silver Award Project.
R E C U R R I N G E V E N T S
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Board Game Night: Every Tuesday from 5-10 PM
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Magic Commander Open Play: Every Wednesday from 5-10 PM
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Graphic Novel Book Club: Every 1st Thursday at 7 PM
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Rainbow Planeswalkers: Every 2nd Thursday from 4-10 PM
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Readers at The Gate (The OG) Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Club: Every 3rd Thursday at 7 PM
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Books…In…Spaaaace!!! Science Fiction Book Club: Alternating 4th Thursday at 7 PM
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Once Upon a Tome Fantasy Book Club: Alternating 4th Thursdays at 7 PM
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Romantasy Book Club: Every 5th Thursday at 7 PM
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Friday Night Magic: Every Friday at 6:30 PM
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Riftbound Nexus Night: Every Friday at 6:30 PM
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Pokemon League: Every Saturday from 10 AM-1 PM
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Disney Lorcana Night: Saturdays at 6 PM
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Star Wars Unlimited Night: Saturdays at 6:30 PM
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Magic Commander Open Play: Every Sunday from 12-5 PM
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D&D at The Gate: Every Sunday from 5:30-9:30 PM (ongoing store tables; check our Discord for availability)