Splatter
Room
Smash
Room
Glow Smash Is Here!
Our original Smash Room experience just got a glowing upgrade! Get ready to SMASH, BASH, and BREAK under vibrant blacklights and glowing neon colors — now included with every Smash Room booking at no extra charge!
Supplemental standard lighting keeps visibility comfortable. Flashing LED effects can be switched to a steady color or turned off upon request.
Included free · No separate booking
Give the Gift of Chaos
The perfect gift for birthdays, holidays, anniversaries — or anyone who just needs to break something.
What We Offer
THREE Experiences.
One Unforgettable Venue.
Neon Splatter Paint Room
A 60-minute glow-in-the-dark splatter paint experience you won't forget. Paint the walls, a canvas, and each other under blacklights. Perfect for date nights, birthdays, family outings, and large groups. Each person takes home their own canvas.
Smash/Rage Room Experience
30 minutes of all-out smashing, bashing, stabbing, and glass breaking. One flat price — everything included, no surprise fees.
✦ Large private groups may request weekday times Monday–Friday between 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM by advance reservation.
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Smash & Splatter Combo
Paint first, then smash in our rage room. A 1.5-hour session that combines both experiences. Save money and double the fun!
Real Reviews
Don't Take Our Word For It
"Absolutely the most fun I've had in Des Moines! The splatter room was incredible — neon paint everywhere, blacklights, and we were laughing the entire time. Already planning to come back for the smash room next!"
"Brought my team here for a corporate outing and it was a HUGE hit. The smash room is pure stress relief — 30 minutes of breaking stuff and everyone left in the best mood. 10/10 would recommend for any group."
"Did the combo package for my birthday and WOW. Smash room first, then the splatter room — best birthday ever. The staff was super friendly and the whole experience felt premium. Worth every penny!"
"Took my kids for a birthday party and they are still talking about it weeks later. The party room setup was perfect, staff handled everything, and the splatter room was a total blast for the whole group."
"Date night idea that actually worked! My boyfriend and I did the combo and it was so unique — nothing else like it in Iowa. The neon splatter room photos came out amazing too. Highly recommend!"
"Hidden gem inside Merle Hay Mall. Easy to find once you know where to go. The smash room had great variety — bottles, electronics, all kinds of stuff. Super cathartic. Already booked again."
Perfect For
Every Occasion.
Every Group.
Skip the boring dinner-and-a-movie. Smash things together, paint each other neon, and walk out with a story you'll tell forever. A date night unlike anything else in Des Moines.
Book Date Night
- ✦$199 — Up to 10 guests (max 16)
- ✦1 hr Splatter Room + 1.5 hr Party Room
- ✦Outside food & drinks welcome (FREE)
- ✦Splatter-themed tablecloths included
- ✦$15 per extra child
Corporate & Team Building
Forget the trust falls. Bring your team here for a team-building event they'll actually talk about. Smash away stress, paint together, and leave with real team energy. Groups of all sizes welcome.
- ✦Private room bookings available
- ✦Flexible group sizes
- ✦Combo packages for max fun
- ✦Memorable, shareable experience
✦ Private weekday group bookings may be available Monday–Friday between 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM by advance reservation.
Book Team Event
Schools and youth organizations only. Minimum 10 children. All paint is non-toxic and washable.
✦ Weekday field trips may be available Monday–Friday between 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM by advance reservation.
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Xtreme Experiences
We're leveling up. New add-ons and upgrades are on the way — here's a sneak peek at what's coming to both rooms.
Smash Hits
Sing It. Smash It. Let It Out.
Karaoke speakers and mics coming to both rooms. Belt your anthem, then destroy something.
Glow Mini Golf
Putt under the blacklights.
A full blacklight mini golf course — because why not add another reason to glow.
Windshields to Smash
The most satisfying crunch.
Real windshields in the Smash Room. Nothing hits quite like that first swing.
Staged Rooms
Set the scene. Then wreck it.
Themed room setups for a fully immersive smash experience. More details soon.
Splatter Squirt Guns
Aim at everything.
Paint-loaded squirt guns for maximum splatter chaos. No surface is safe.
Paint Balloon Add-Ons
Pop. Splat. Repeat.
Throw paint-filled balloons at the walls — or each other. Pure chaos, guaranteed.
Want to be the first to know when Xtreme drops? Book a session now and stay in the loop.
Find Us
Book Online.
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Located inside Merle Hay Mall in Des Moines, Smash Room Iowa & Splatter Room Iowa welcomes guests from Des Moines, West Des Moines, Urbandale, Clive, Johnston, Waukee, Ankeny, and throughout the Des Moines metro for smash sessions, neon splatter painting, combo experiences, parties, and group events.
Private field trips and large group bookings may be available Monday–Friday between 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM by advance reservation. Weekend private bookings are available during posted business hours.
How to Find Us
Inside Merle Hay Mall, Suite 932: Enter through the Game Day / Flix Brewery door. Go straight to the escalators, turn left past Bath & Body Works, then head up the small ramp. You'll see us!
Pro tip: Sign your waiver online before you arrive to skip the wait and get straight to the fun!