# Video game stores in Iowa

https://gifts-for-gamers.com/local/iowa/

Coverage concentrates in the Des Moines metro: Ankeny holds two of the eight Iowa listings, with one each in Des Moines, Clive, West Des Moines, and Altoona. Council Bluffs is the lone entry on the western edge, so call ahead to confirm the shop stocks accessories licensed for the recipient's exact console.

Data updated: 2026-09-14. Listings are alphabetical; confirm details with the business before visiting.


## Des Moines Gaming Club

Video game store. A Video game store listed on Google Maps. Video game stores sell console and PC games, peripherals, and gift cards that suit a gamer gift — confirm stock and card values with the store.

8803 University Ave Ste 20a, Clive, IA 50325

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13108430555918365893) · [Website](http://dsmgamingclub.com) · +15156576967
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://dsmgamingclub.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13108430555918365893

## Dungeon's Gate

Game store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Game store. Video game stores sell console and PC games, peripherals, and gift cards that suit a gamer gift — confirm stock and card values with the store.

2525 N Ankeny Blvd Ste 101, Ankeny, IA 50023

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17935107303794017906) · [Website](https://www.dungeonsgate.com) · +15156355170
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.dungeonsgate.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17935107303794017906

## Game On

Used game store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Used game store. Video game stores sell console and PC games, peripherals, and gift cards that suit a gamer gift — confirm stock and card values with the store.

1922 W Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6846895001480058801) · +17122561477
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6846895001480058801

## GameStop

Video game store. Its Google listing describes it as “Video game retailer with related gear”. Video game stores sell console and PC games, peripherals, and gift cards that suit a gamer gift — confirm stock and card values with the store.

550 36th Ave SW Ste M, Altoona, IA 50009

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5949342485446500303) · [Website](https://www.gamestop.com/store/us/ia/altoona/2556/pine-tree-plaza-gamestop) · +15159677674
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.gamestop.com/store/us/ia/altoona/2556/pine-tree-plaza-gamestop
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5949342485446500303

## GameStop

Video game store. Listed on Google Maps as a Video game store — “Video game retailer with related gear”. Video game stores sell console and PC games, peripherals, and gift cards that suit a gamer gift — confirm stock and card values with the store.

3800 Merle Hay Rd Spc 304, Des Moines, IA 50310

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9938437252447651194) · [Website](https://www.gamestop.com/store/us/ia/des-moines/1443/merle-hay-mall-gamestop) · +15152781030
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.gamestop.com/store/us/ia/des-moines/1443/merle-hay-mall-gamestop
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9938437252447651194

## GameStop

Video game store. Its Google listing describes it as “Video game retailer with related gear”. Video game stores sell console and PC games, peripherals, and gift cards that suit a gamer gift — confirm stock and card values with the store.

101 Jordan Creek Pkwy STE 12360, West Des Moines, IA 50266

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=366032538730136154) · [Website](https://www.gamestop.com/store/us/ia/west-des-moines/3888/jordan-creek-town-center-mall-gamestop) · +15152232282
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.gamestop.com/store/us/ia/west-des-moines/3888/jordan-creek-town-center-mall-gamestop
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=366032538730136154

## Uptown Gaming & Collectibles

Video game store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Video game store. Video game stores sell console and PC games, peripherals, and gift cards that suit a gamer gift — confirm stock and card values with the store.

625 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4400381440623182997) · [Website](https://www.uptowngaming.online) · +15154216486
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.uptowngaming.online
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4400381440623182997

## Uptown Gaming Pleasant Hill

Video game store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Video game store. Video game stores sell console and PC games, peripherals, and gift cards that suit a gamer gift — confirm stock and card values with the store.

4830 Maple Dr Ste 1, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14636281521864497915) · +15154479086
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14636281521864497915

## What do the 8 Iowa listings represent?

They count video game stores grouped by city as of September 14, 2026: six cities, with Ankeny holding two. The figure is not a ranking, a quality signal, or a stock check. Hours, inventory, and trade-in policies vary by store, so verify them with the shop before buying.