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First Turn Games
"From Cards to Campaigns—We’ve Got Your Game"
About Us
First Turn Games in Cedar Rapids, IA, has been the go-to destination for hobby enthusiasts since 2013. Serving the communities of Cedar Rapids, Marion, Iowa City, Dubuque, Waterloo, Des Moines, and beyond, we specialize in a variety of games and collectibles. Whether you’re a fan of Magic: The Gathering, Warhammer, or board games, you'll find an impressive selection here. We also offer pinball machines, dice, cards, and exciting tournaments. Discover more by visiting First Turn Games today!
Areas Served
Cedar Rapids, IA | Marion, IA | Iowa City, IA | Dubuque, IA | Waterloo, IA | Des Moines, IA | Bettendorf, IA | Davenport, IA | Moline, IL | East Moline, IL | Rock Island, IL | Quad Cities
What We Offer
Our Specialties include:
- Magic: The Gathering
Our Services include:
- Pre-order Service: Secure upcoming releases—whether it's a new board game, miniatures set, or trading card expansion—before they hit the shelves.
- Friday Night Magic (FNM): A weekly community night centered around Magic: The Gathering, offering casual and competitive play in a friendly, welcoming environment.
- Drafts: A fun, on-the-spot deck-building format used in trading card games where players open booster packs, pick cards in rounds, and build decks to compete.
- Pre-release Events: Be among the first to experience new content—whether it's a card game expansion, board game launch, or miniatures release—before the official release date.
- Tournaments: Competitive events for a variety of games including card games, board games, and tabletop miniatures—offering prizes, rankings, and bragging rights.
Our Brands include:
- Disney Lorcana
- Sorcery
- Magic
- Warhammer
- Warhammer 40,000
- Age of Sigmar
- Pokemon
- Dungeons & Dragons
- Flesh & Blood
- Digimon
- Conquest
- Battle Spirits
- One Piece
- Marvel Crisis Protocol
- Dragon Ball Fusion World
- Star Wars Shatterpoint
- Star Wars Legion
- Star Wars Unlimited
- Union Arena
- Riftbound
Our Products include:
- Board Games
- Models
- Pinball Machines
- Dice
- Cards
- Card Games
- Sleeves
- Miniatures
- RPG's
- Gift Cards
Testimonials
On 3/30/2026
Kayla Schmickle
had this to say:
Fun people and alot of game choices.
On 3/18/2026
Jeff Putnam
had this to say:
Love coming here to play games. I dot. Get out there much but when I do everyone is welcoming and there for a great time
On 2/12/2026
Creature OfLegend
had this to say:
Great place, friendly stuff. You can even buy random loose dice here.
On 1/17/2026
Nichole Woods
had this to say:
I've played Magic 11 years, and seen nearly all sorts of chaos. Today I saw something I've never seen. An owner, working on making the best game store in the state I dare say, took a hit to his bottom line when a major supplier failed him. The Lorwyn prerelease will be remembered as the time Moose put players above profit. You can't find much integrity in business, but its here. This will always be the game store for me, and I will shout it to the rafters every day. First Turn is where you go to play games and be comfortable doing it. Everyone should stop here if you love games or good people.
On 11/19/2025
Mike Deberg
had this to say:
Huge place friendly owner and staff. Seems to always have someone playing something.
Contact Us
First Turn Games
3645 1st Avenue SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Phone: (319) 826-1289
Email: firstturngames
Town & Country Plaza. Next to Plato's Closet!
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Our Hours
Holiday Hours May Vary. Please Call For Details.
Monday: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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