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| Monday | 12:00 – 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 12:00 – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 – 7:00 PM |
About First Turn Games
First Turn Games is a card shop located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. First Turn Games has been a Cedar Rapids hobby game store since 2013 and sits in Town & Country Shopping Center. It carries Magic: The Gathering, Warhammer, board games, dice and cards, runs tournaments, and has pinball machines on site. Google reviewers most often mention the friendly staff, MTG and pinball, followed by tournaments and Warhammer. First Turn Games is highly rated by the local collector community, earning 4.7 stars from 317 verified Google reviews. Whether you're searching for rare inserts and parallels, vintage wax and modern singles, sports card rookies, local card shops like First Turn Games in Cedar Rapids are the heart of the Iowa hobby community. Visit First Turn Games online or stop by in person to browse current inventory and ask about special orders.
First Turn Games at a glance
- Ranked #2 of 6 rated card shops in Cedar Rapids by Google rating, weighted by number of reviews.
- Open 7 days a week · Open Saturdays (12:00 – 9:00 PM) · Open Sundays (12:00 – 7:00 PM).
- The nearest other card shop is Turtle Power Games in Cedar Rapids, 0.8 mi away.
- Carries: Pokémon, Sports cards, Yu-Gi-Oh, Trading cards, Magic.
- Find First Turn Games on Facebook.
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First Turn Games reviews
Is First Turn Games well reviewed?
First Turn Games has a 4.7-star average from 317 Google reviews. That ranks #2 of 6 rated card shops in Cedar Rapids once the number of reviews is taken into account. The average for the 6 rated card shops in Cedar Rapids is 4.5 stars, so First Turn Games is above the local average. Read the reviews on Google Maps →
Frequently asked questions about First Turn Games
Where is First Turn Games located?
First Turn Games is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa at 3645 1st Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402.
What should I expect at First Turn Games?
First Turn Games is a local card shop in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Expect a rotating inventory of singles, sealed wax, and graded cards, plus the kind of knowledgeable, personal service the hobby community relies on.
When is First Turn Games open?
First Turn Games's listed hours are: Monday 12:00 – 7:00 PM; Tuesday 12:00 – 9:00 PM; Wednesday 12:00 – 9:00 PM; Thursday 12:00 – 9:00 PM; Friday 12:00 – 9:00 PM; Saturday 12:00 – 9:00 PM; Sunday 12:00 – 7:00 PM. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead if you're making a special trip.
What other card shops are near First Turn Games?
The closest are Turtle Power Games in Cedar Rapids (0.8 mi), Treasure Chest Collectibles in Cedar Rapids (1.3 mi), Alter Ego Comics in Marion (1.8 mi).
Card Shops near First Turn Games
The closest other card shops to First Turn Games, by distance:
Turtle Power Games
Treasure Chest Collectibles
Alter Ego Comics
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