Smash Room Iowa- Merle Hay Mall

A 30 minute private session in one of three smash rooms, with a flat price by group size that includes safety gear and a stocked set of breakables such as glass items, printers and keyboards. Every room also has metal barrels, foam stab pads and a half-torso body bag. A blacklight neon glow lighting setup is standard, with steady lighting available on request. The venue also offers a neon splatter paint room and a combined session.

Described as Des Moines' original rage and splatter experience, located inside Merle Hay Mall and in its sixth year of business. It's a member of local chambers and has been covered by local media.

At a glance

• Address3800 Merle Hay Rd #932, Des Moines, IA 50310
• Phone(515) 635-3985
• Websitesmashroomiowa.com
• Starting price$80 per group
• Minimum age8+ (Smash room ages 8+; splatter room ages 3+.)
• BookingBooking or walk-ins
• Gift cardsAvailable

Sessions and prices

• Smash Room, 1-2 people30 min · 1 to 2 people · 20 glass items; 1 regular printer; 2 keyboards; helmet and coveralls; gloves and safety glasses; As low as $40 per person$80 per group
• Smash Room, 3-4 people30 min · 3 to 4 people · 30 glass items; 1 large printer; 4 keyboards; As low as $40 per person$160 per group
• Smash Room, 5-8 people30 min · 5 to 8 people · 40 glass items; 1 extra-large printer; 2 extra electronics; 6 keyboards; As low as $30 per person$240 per group
• Smash Room, 9-10 people30 min · 9 to 10 people · 50 glass items; 2 printers; 3 extra electronics; 8 keyboards; As low as $30 per person; $20 per guest after the first 10$300 per group

• Neon Splatter Paint Room60 min · 30+ oz neon paint; canvas to keep; ponchos and safety glasses; Ages 3+; double paint add-on $50$25 per person
• Smash and Splatter Combo90 min · 1 to 2 people · rage room plus splatter room; 3-4 people $200, 5-8 $380, 9-10 $450, additional guest $40$110 per group

Groups, parties and events

• Birthday party, $199: Up to 10 guests (max 16), 1 hour splatter plus 1.5 hours party room, outside food and drinks welcome, $15 per extra child
• Field trips, $12.50: Schools and youth groups, minimum 10 children; $12.50 for 30 min or $15 for 60 min per child
• Corporate and team building: Private room bookings; weekday times Mon-Fri 10 AM to 8 PM by advance reservation

What you can smash

Items on offer include glass bottles and plates, printers, keyboards, other electronics, metal barrels, foam stab pads and BOB body bag.

Tools provided: sledgehammer, metal barrels, foam stab pads and BOB body bag.

Protective gear supplied by the venue: helmet, gloves, safety glasses and coveralls.

Other activities

Smash Room Iowa- Merle Hay Mall also offers neon splatter paint room, combo sessions, gift cards and planned add-ons: karaoke, glow mini golf, windshields, staged rooms (coming soon).

Before you go

Waiver: Online waiver available to sign before arrival.

Rules

• Waiver can be signed in advance
• Safety gear provided: helmet, gloves, glasses, coveralls
• LED flashing effects can be turned off on request

Booking and cancellation

• Notice: Book online; walk-ins welcome when slots are available
• Booking page on the venue's site

Hours and location

Hours can change on holidays and for private events, so confirm before you travel.

3800 Merle Hay Rd #932, Des Moines, IA 50310 · Open in Google Maps

Parking: Free garage parking. Free parking lot.

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance. Wheelchair accessible parking. Wheelchair accessible restroom.

Payment: Credit cards, Debit cards and Contactless (NFC).

Questions about Smash Room Iowa- Merle Hay Mall

Listing last updated October 2026. Prices, hours and rules change, so confirm with the venue before you book.

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