Join Guest Gamer Guide Matt as he takes you through the thrilling social deduction game Blood on the Clocktower!

In the quiet village of Ravenswood Bluff, ‌a demon walks amongst you...

During a hellish thunderstorm, on the stroke of midnight, there echoes a bone-chilling scream. The townsfolk rush to investigate and find the town storyteller murdered, their body impaled on the hands of the clocktower, blood dripping onto the cobblestones below. A Demon is on the loose, murdering by night and disguised in human form by day. Some have scraps of information. Others have abilities that fight the evil or protect the innocent. But the Demon and its evil minions are spreading lies to confuse and breed suspicion. Will the good townsfolk put the puzzle together in time to execute the true demon and save themselves? Or will evil overrun this once peaceful village?

Blood on the Clocktower is a bluffing game enjoyed by 5 to 20 players on opposing teams of Good and Evil, overseen by a Storyteller player who conducts the action and makes crucial decisions. The goal of the game is to successfully deduce and execute the demons before they outnumber the townfolk.

During a 'day' phase players socialize openly and whisper privately to trade knowledge or spread lies, culminating in a player's execution if a majority suspects them of being Evil. Of a 'night' time, players close their eyes and are woken one at a time by the Storyteller to gather information, spread mischief, or kill.

The Storyteller uses the game's intricate playing pieces to guide each game, leaving others free to play without a table or board. Players stay in the thick of the action to the very end even if their characters are killed, haunting Ravenswood Bluff as ghosts trying to win from beyond the grave.

If you arrive late to a game, you can enter after it's started as a powerful Traveller character with unusual talents and questionable allegiances. Each character comes with their own special ability and no two players in a game are ever the same character.

Blood on the Clocktower is free with your paid admission.

Come play during our sensory friendly hours - no music, no loud games and no loud talking.

Enjoy some time to yourself, or bring a friend or two for some chill play time.

Come join Gamer Guide Jess as she demos ROWDY PARTNERS!

Our We Teach Wednesdays are a great chance to learn a new game without the pesky rule book reading. It’s also a great opportunity to meet new people or add to your gamer group.

If you participate in the We Teach event, you also can purchase the game at our shop for a 20% discount!

The Game

Howdy, partners! In the sun-baked dust of Dusty Gulch, where shadows stretch long and strange, disagreements find resolution not with a six-shooter, but in the Rowdy Ring. Here, common sense yields to the thrill of a wrestling match, proving that in this corner of the Wild West, might makes right — one suplex at a time.

Rowdy Partners is a team trick-taking game played over a series of rounds, with each round being composed of eight tricks. Work with your partner to beat the other players by draining their health through calculated strikes and sneaky counters. Swap wrestlers mid-match, unleash signature moves, and collect Pop to gain the upper hand. The team that first pins one of their opponents wins!

Join us for an evening of tiles, strategy, and friendly competition! Whether you’re brand new to Mahjong or a seasoned player, our group is all about learning together, sharing tips, and enjoying the game’s timeless charm. We’ll provide the sets, the space, and a welcoming community—just bring yourself (and maybe a friend or two).

No prior experience needed—we’ll happily teach beginners the basics. Come shuffle, build your wall, and see where the winds take you!

Just $10!

Ready for Adventure?

Join our Dungeon Master Randy as he takes you through a Dungeons & Dragons game. Drop-In D&D is perfect for Beginners who want to learn the ropes of Dungeons & Dragons in a safe space or for veterans who want to play in a fun one-shot without the campaign commitment.

We have everything you need to get started, all you need is yourself and a sense of adventure!

Just $10 for 4 hours of fun!

Through games, books, and shared discussion, we’ll experience — not just debate — how trust and control influence our choices and our communities.

Join us at Story House Bookstore, located at 1150 E Walnut St, Springfield, MO 65806, on Thursday, March19, from 6:30-8:30 pm for The Playful Mind Society. Each evening, we explore core human behaviors by pairing an expert speaker and game mechanics, which are designed to surface these behaviors experientially.

In March’s meeting, we will discuss Risk Aversion vs. Ego.

Guest Lecturer/Moderator

To Be Announced

Board Game Curation

Village Meeple will bring three games to emphasize the theme of the night. This month’s games include:

No Thanks

The rules are simple. Each turn, players have two options:

• play one of their chips to avoid picking up the current face-up card

• pick up the face-up card (along with any chips that have already been played on that card) and turn over the next card

However, the choices aren't so easy as players compete to have the lowest score at the end of the game. The deck of cards is numbered from 3 to 35, with each card counting for a number of points equal to its face value. Runs of two or more cards only count as the lowest value in the run - but nine cards are removed from the deck before starting, so be careful looking for connectors. Each chip is worth -1 point, but they can be even more valuable by allowing you to avoid drawing that unwanted card.

Flip 7

Flip over cards one by one without flipping the same number twice.

Sound easy? Think again! This isn't just any deck of cards… In Flip 7 there's only one 1 card, two 2's, three 3’s, etc plus a bunch of special cards that can score you extra points, give you a second chance, or freeze you or your opponents in your tracks.

Are you the type of player to play it safe and bank points before you bust, or are you going to risk it all and go for the bonus points by flipping over seven in a row? Press your luck meets strategy in this addictive card game that's sure to be the greatest card game you’ve ever played!

King of Tokyo

In King of Tokyo, you play mutant monsters, gigantic robots, and strange aliens—all of whom are destroying Tokyo and whacking each other in order to become the one and only King of Tokyo.

At the start of each turn, you roll six dice, which show the following six symbols: 1, 2, or 3 Victory Points, Energy, Heal, and Attack. Over three successive throws, choose whether to keep or discard each die in order to win victory points, gain energy, restore health, or attack other players into understanding that Tokyo is YOUR territory.

The fiercest player will occupy Tokyo, and earn extra victory points, but that player can't heal and must face all the other monsters alone!

Top this off with special cards purchased with energy that have a permanent or temporary effect, such as the growing of a second head which grants you an additional die, body armor, nova death ray, and more.... and it's one of the most explosive games of the year!

In order to win the game, one must either destroy Tokyo by accumulating 20 victory points, or be the only surviving monster once the fighting has ended.

Games will be available for purchase.

Book Curation

Story House Bookstore will be curating a list of books that go along with the theme. You will be able to continue to learn more about this fascinating topic even after you head home. The books will be available for purchase.

Register

Space is limited to this event, so make sure to save your spot! Click here to reserve.

Meeting new people is hard! Let us help make that a little easier by providing a common focus — Board Games!! It’s like a nice third person for you to all focus your attention on.

So, whether you’ve just moved here, your gamer friends moved away, you want to play a game that needs a higher player count, or you’re just looking for some new people to hang out with, Game Friends Assemble (GFA) is for you!

Cost is just the usual admission. Come solo or with friends. All are welcome!

Some of the best ideas are from our customers! We had someone mention doing a Dungeons and Dragons group for women. We LOVED the idea!! And away we went!

Presenting Ladies+ D&D Night! Fridays from 7-10 p.m. our very own Dungeon Master Kaleb Norman will be leading our adventures! We will start the group as one shots, but would love to morph it into a campaign!

Just $10/person! Perfect for newbies or seasoned adventurers!

We are so excited to add to our weekly offerings with Daggerheart! Join Game Masters Evan and Brian as they curate a weekly game!

Welcome to Daggerheart, a new epic Tabletop Role-Playing Games from Darrington Press. Powered by an innovative card and Duality Dice design, Daggerheart blends tactical depth with narrative freedom, empowering each group to make the game their own.

Daggerheart is a system where GMs and players share in narrative worldbuilding, and every choice matters as the adventure hangs in the balance between hope and fear! With streamlined rules, 279 beautifully illustrated cards, easy onboarding for fast pick up and play, story-first mechanics, and more, Daggerheart is calling!

This is how we play—with bold choices, unforgettable characters, and stories that last long after the dice and cards are put away. Now, it’s your turn.

WHAT STORIES AWAIT YOU?

Every Saturday from 6-9 p.m. Just $10 admission. No experience or equipment required!

Join us for a relaxing afternoon of tiles, strategy, and friendly competition! Whether you’re brand new to Mahjong or a seasoned player, our group is all about learning together, sharing tips, and enjoying the game’s timeless charm. We’ll provide the sets, the space, and a welcoming community—just bring yourself (and maybe a friend or two).

No prior experience needed—we’ll happily teach beginners the basics. Come shuffle, build your wall, and see where the winds take you!

Just $10!

Join us as we battle to victory (points)! On Sunday, March 22, we will play CLANK!

These monthly board game tournaments will feature different games and pit player against player in a battle royale!

The Details

Clank Tournament is free with admission. We will play in groups of 3-4 depending on play count. We will play 2 round robin games, then the final table of 4 players.

Games beginning promptly at 2:30 p.m., so plan to show up by 2:20. We hope to be finished around 5:30 p.m. give or take.

Prizes

First place prize: $25 gift certificate to Village Meeple

Second place prize: $15 gift certificate to Village Meeple

Third place prize: $10 gift certificate to Village Meeple

Register Ahead

Call (417.324.4563), email (info@villagemeeple.com) or come in person to register your spot!

Join Guest Gamer Guide Matt as he takes you through the thrilling social deduction game Blood on the Clocktower!

In the quiet village of Ravenswood Bluff, ‌a demon walks amongst you...

During a hellish thunderstorm, on the stroke of midnight, there echoes a bone-chilling scream. The townsfolk rush to investigate and find the town storyteller murdered, their body impaled on the hands of the clocktower, blood dripping onto the cobblestones below. A Demon is on the loose, murdering by night and disguised in human form by day. Some have scraps of information. Others have abilities that fight the evil or protect the innocent. But the Demon and its evil minions are spreading lies to confuse and breed suspicion. Will the good townsfolk put the puzzle together in time to execute the true demon and save themselves? Or will evil overrun this once peaceful village?

Blood on the Clocktower is a bluffing game enjoyed by 5 to 20 players on opposing teams of Good and Evil, overseen by a Storyteller player who conducts the action and makes crucial decisions. The goal of the game is to successfully deduce and execute the demons before they outnumber the townfolk.

During a 'day' phase players socialize openly and whisper privately to trade knowledge or spread lies, culminating in a player's execution if a majority suspects them of being Evil. Of a 'night' time, players close their eyes and are woken one at a time by the Storyteller to gather information, spread mischief, or kill.

The Storyteller uses the game's intricate playing pieces to guide each game, leaving others free to play without a table or board. Players stay in the thick of the action to the very end even if their characters are killed, haunting Ravenswood Bluff as ghosts trying to win from beyond the grave.

If you arrive late to a game, you can enter after it's started as a powerful Traveller character with unusual talents and questionable allegiances. Each character comes with their own special ability and no two players in a game are ever the same character.

Blood on the Clocktower is free with your paid admission.

Join us for a fun night of puzzle mania, CATS!, dinner by Andy B's, a silent auction, and did we say, CATS?!

Our monthly Jigsaw Puzzle Showdown will be this night! Free with your paid donation entry. And, yes, it is cat themed!

RSVP by donating $20 per person here and indicating you are paying for Puzzle Night!

Come play during our sensory friendly hours - no music, no loud games and no loud talking.

Enjoy some time to yourself, or bring a friend or two for some chill play time.

Come join Gamer Guide Jess as she demos MADCALA!

Our We Teach Wednesdays are a great chance to learn a new game without the pesky rule book reading. It’s also a great opportunity to meet new people or add to your gamer group.

If you participate in the We Teach event, you also can purchase the game at our shop for a 20% discount!

The Game

This was once the Mad Hatter's favorite tea party tradition, a game of Madcala, that was until the Cheshire Cat took over as host.

In this edition of Madcala, the characters from Wonderland's War will be taking part in his tournament of Champions!

Madcala is a 1v1, asymmetric game that pits players against each other in a battle of wits and luck! Out thinking and out maneuvering your opponent will prove easier said than done!If you can reduce your opponent's health to zero, you win!

On your turn, you will pick a plate of beads pick them all up and leave one behind on each plate you pass, whatever plate you end on will give you an action to perform. You can also call on the aid of your "plus ones" to the event. They have powerful abilities that give each player a different approach and strategy.

This town is filled with creatives and we’re thrilled to give them a platform to educate, entertain, or simply share their knowledge and experiences with our community. Every other Wednesday from 6:30-8 p.m., we will host Workshop Wednesday, catered to creativity, gaming, crafts, or community building. 

Admission is just $10, and comes with: 

• A limited seat for the hour and a half Workshop 

• A soda/juice/water of your choice 

• Open use of our game library for the day. You can come early or play after the workshop. 

You bring the curiosity and we’ll provide the possibilities! 

Creative Gameplay Combat

Our first Workshop Wednesday will be Creative Gameplay Combat, held on Wednesday, March 25, from 6:30-8 p.m.

Led by Kaleb Norman, our Youth Programs Coordinator. Kaleb is a professional DM, actor, and Creative Director of Dice & Dragons & DOTS. 

How often has your TTRPG combat rounds resulted in everyone taking their phones out to scroll while your party’s Druid is trying to pick which animal to turn into and find their new stacks? 

Is “I hit it” the only phrase coming out of your fighter? 

Are you seeing the tempo of game play coming to a screeching halt as soon as combat rounds begin? 

Let’s work on that!

Sign up to here attend our workshop as Kaleb showcases combat play techniques that enhance role play instead of slow it down or cause your Rogue’s eyes to glaze over as they wait to sneak attack. 

Join us for an evening of tiles, strategy, and friendly competition! Whether you’re brand new to Mahjong or a seasoned player, our group is all about learning together, sharing tips, and enjoying the game’s timeless charm. We’ll provide the sets, the space, and a welcoming community—just bring yourself (and maybe a friend or two).

No prior experience needed—we’ll happily teach beginners the basics. Come shuffle, build your wall, and see where the winds take you!

Just $10!

Ready for Adventure?

Join our Dungeon Master Randy as he takes you through a Dungeons & Dragons game. Drop-In D&D is perfect for Beginners who want to learn the ropes of Dungeons & Dragons in a safe space or for veterans who want to play in a fun one-shot without the campaign commitment.

We have everything you need to get started, all you need is yourself and a sense of adventure!

Just $10 for 4 hours of fun!

Meeting new people is hard! Let us help make that a little easier by providing a common focus — Board Games!! It’s like a nice third person for you to all focus your attention on.

So, whether you’ve just moved here, your gamer friends moved away, you want to play a game that needs a higher player count, or you’re just looking for some new people to hang out with, Game Friends Assemble (GFA) is for you!

Cost is just the usual admission. Come solo or with friends. All are welcome!

Some of the best ideas are from our customers! We had someone mention doing a Dungeons and Dragons group for women. We LOVED the idea!! And away we went!

Presenting Ladies+ D&D Night! Fridays from 7-10 p.m. our very own Dungeon Master Kaleb Norman will be leading our adventures! We will start the group as one shots, but would love to morph it into a campaign!

Just $10/person! Perfect for newbies or seasoned adventurers!

We are so excited to add to our weekly offerings with Daggerheart! Join Game Masters Evan and Brian as they curate a weekly game!

Welcome to Daggerheart, a new epic Tabletop Role-Playing Games from Darrington Press. Powered by an innovative card and Duality Dice design, Daggerheart blends tactical depth with narrative freedom, empowering each group to make the game their own.

Daggerheart is a system where GMs and players share in narrative worldbuilding, and every choice matters as the adventure hangs in the balance between hope and fear! With streamlined rules, 279 beautifully illustrated cards, easy onboarding for fast pick up and play, story-first mechanics, and more, Daggerheart is calling!

This is how we play—with bold choices, unforgettable characters, and stories that last long after the dice and cards are put away. Now, it’s your turn.

WHAT STORIES AWAIT YOU?

Every Saturday from 6-9 p.m. Just $10 admission. No experience or equipment required!

Join us for a relaxing afternoon of tiles, strategy, and friendly competition! Whether you’re brand new to Mahjong or a seasoned player, our group is all about learning together, sharing tips, and enjoying the game’s timeless charm. We’ll provide the sets, the space, and a welcoming community—just bring yourself (and maybe a friend or two).

No prior experience needed—we’ll happily teach beginners the basics. Come shuffle, build your wall, and see where the winds take you!

Just $10!

Join Guest Gamer Guide Matt as he takes you through the thrilling social deduction game Blood on the Clocktower!

In the quiet village of Ravenswood Bluff, ‌a demon walks amongst you...

During a hellish thunderstorm, on the stroke of midnight, there echoes a bone-chilling scream. The townsfolk rush to investigate and find the town storyteller murdered, their body impaled on the hands of the clocktower, blood dripping onto the cobblestones below. A Demon is on the loose, murdering by night and disguised in human form by day. Some have scraps of information. Others have abilities that fight the evil or protect the innocent. But the Demon and its evil minions are spreading lies to confuse and breed suspicion. Will the good townsfolk put the puzzle together in time to execute the true demon and save themselves? Or will evil overrun this once peaceful village?

Blood on the Clocktower is a bluffing game enjoyed by 5 to 20 players on opposing teams of Good and Evil, overseen by a Storyteller player who conducts the action and makes crucial decisions. The goal of the game is to successfully deduce and execute the demons before they outnumber the townfolk.

During a 'day' phase players socialize openly and whisper privately to trade knowledge or spread lies, culminating in a player's execution if a majority suspects them of being Evil. Of a 'night' time, players close their eyes and are woken one at a time by the Storyteller to gather information, spread mischief, or kill.

The Storyteller uses the game's intricate playing pieces to guide each game, leaving others free to play without a table or board. Players stay in the thick of the action to the very end even if their characters are killed, haunting Ravenswood Bluff as ghosts trying to win from beyond the grave.

If you arrive late to a game, you can enter after it's started as a powerful Traveller character with unusual talents and questionable allegiances. Each character comes with their own special ability and no two players in a game are ever the same character.

Blood on the Clocktower is free with your paid admission.

Come play during our sensory friendly hours - no music, no loud games and no loud talking.

Enjoy some time to yourself, or bring a friend or two for some chill play time.

Jigsaw Puzzles are so great! But what do you do with them after you’ve put them together?

Well… we’ve got an idea!

On Tuesday, April 7, we will host our first ever Jigsaw Puzzle Swap Meet. From 6-8 p.m., the cafe will be open to puzzle enthusiasts to shop and swap. Shoppers can browse tables where different individuals have brought their gently-used puzzles in hopes of finding them a new home. Hopefully, you can find great puzzles at a fraction of the price.

Admission is free to all shoppers! We recommend bringing cash as we cannot guarantee any seller’s table will be able to take credit cards.

Have a bunch of puzzles you want to sell or trade? For just $10, you will receive a table where you can sell/trade your puzzles. This is a similar set up to a garage sale. You are responsible for any transactions that might occur. Please only bring in puzzles if you have purchased a table. We will have space for 23 tables, so don’t delay on claiming your space. Click here to reserve your table!

Village Meeple also will offer 20% all new jigsaw puzzles that night too! By coming to the Jigsaw Puzzle Swap Meet, you will be automatically entered into a raffle to win a free entry into our next Jigsaw Puzzle Showdown!

Our bestie Mari from Mudbug Creations will be at Village Meeple Wednesday, May 13, from 6-8:30 p.m. for a custom mug creation event! Sit down with Mari and work together to create a custom mug with your design ideas! She will sketch the mug while you are there so you will see your mug start to take shape!

Mudbug Creations cannot do copyrighted or logo items, so make sure to think outside of the box for designs. Designs are accepted at artist’s discretion. Cost of mug will depend on the design.

There are 10 15-minute slots available, so make sure to snag yours ASAP! Click here to register!