Atlas Games

Atlas Games is a board, card and miniatures game store in Ankeny, Iowa, at 502 N Ankeny Blvd, Suite 9. It pairs a trading card game counter with a wide board game shelf and a wargaming corner, and it runs daily events and large tournaments. It suits families hunting for a game to play at home, tournament players, and painters and wargamers.

What's on the shelves

The store carries Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Disney Lorcana, Flesh and Blood and Star Wars: Unlimited, alongside accessories to keep those games going. The board game selection is broad, spanning mystery, strategy and classic titles as well as party games and family games. Staff picks run from Twilight Imperium and Blood on the Clocktower to Heat: Pedal to the Metal, and Catan and its expansions, Ticket to Ride and 7 Wonders Duel are among the popular sellers.

Wargamers have their own section. The Star Wars miniatures lines include Shatterpoint, Armada, X-Wing, Legion and Unlimited. Paint and tools come from Two Thin Coats, The Army Painter, Citadel and Pro Acryl, and Warhammer models are 10% off.

Events and play

The store hosts a variety of events and tournaments for Magic, Flesh and Blood, Lorcana, Star Wars: Unlimited and Warhammer, and keeps dedicated nights for family board games, meant for meeting new people and trying games you have not played before. The store's calendar lists the daily events, so the specific night and format for a given game are worth confirming before you head over.

Store policies

Eligible items can be returned within 30 days of receiving them, provided they are in the condition they were sold in, in original packaging and accompanied by a receipt or proof of purchase. Sale items and gift cards cannot be returned. Approved refunds go back to the original payment method within 10 business days. Returns must be requested before anything is sent back, since items returned without a request are not accepted.

Payment options include Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Shop Pay, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club.

Hours and getting there

The store sits on North Ankeny Boulevard in Ankeny, Iowa 50023.

The local scene

Several other shops sit within about half a mile, including Rodman Comics, Who's on first sports collectibles and Uptown Gaming & Collectibles, with Jay's CD and Hobby - Ankeny about 0.8 miles away. For a bigger floor, the Urbandale Collectible Show is about 9.3 miles away and next starts on November 7, 2026.