First Turn Games — Local services in Cedar Rapids

My visit was brief, if I wasn’t talking with the owner he felt like management. Was inquiring about a game and we talked prices and I was comparable to possibly better from other “local” game shops I’ve been talking with. Definitely coming back and following up.

The space itself is big. Lots of tables, cards and board games where organized and everything looked clean, no funny smells. All in all thumbs up :)

Edit : 1 year anniversary update, I visited again this time on a Sunday night just popped it to take a look. Last time I inquired about trading cards, this time I am interested in board games and painting miniatures and I looked for that here. They had a nice board game selection and some that I didn’t expect because they are old and possibly discontinued but popular among board game enthusiasts.

Painting supply wise I geeked out over miniatures they have on display painted in high quality, as far as supplies, kinda hit or miss but gave me an idea of a few items I wanted. I’ll be back in...

They have great stock in dice and cards from what I've seen. The store even looks really clean and the gentleman I spoke with when I was buying some dice was helpful and even swapped out the dice set for a different one when I noticed that the numbering was messed up on the dice.

The only reason I'm not giving a 5 star review isn't even their fault really. It's the people who go to that store and bash other shops by using First Turn's name. Those people throw fits in other shops like Tempest or Turtle power when they feel they like it and then say that First Turn would do this or that. It gives this store a bad rep in a way and makes me want to avoid people like that which in turn pushes me away from wanting to shop...

Great place and great people! They're always looking to go above and beyond to support the community. Also home to the only official Cardfight Vanguard locals in Eastern Iowa. ps. Said locals could always use new faces come join us on Tuesdays 5pm. :)

Besides that they are receptive to carrying really any game, as long as you can show that people will buy it such as the official Final Fantasy TCG. (not Magic the Gathering).

Overall everyone who knows me knows I spend all my time here. Truly my second home and I am very passionate about talking about it. Thank you to the crew at First Turn for everything you...