It’s Your Move! a Temescal game store with place to play

I can’t believe I had been intimidated by this awesome neighborhood gaming spot. Luckily, my five-year old urged us into It’s Your Move Games, and I’m so glad she did.

The staff was friendly; other parent-kid customers were having fun; and the games were nicely organized by suggested age and type. They can special order anything you want.

My top five reasons this store is worth a visit:

1. Try before you buy. You can play games in the store for a small donation. The staff can even teach you how to play the games.
2. Rental! You can also rent games to take home for only $2 a day, if you aren’t ready to purchase just yet.
3. Parties. If you have a game-lover in the family, you can throw a birthday party here.
4. Game nights. Open gaming nights for youth and adults: various role playing games, a Scrabble club, Go club, open gaming nights and more. Check the calendar of events.
5. The owners. Run by very knowledgeable, approachable and local parents. I love supporting local business.

4920 Telegraph Ave. Oakland around the corner from Doughnut Dolly.

Great for cold or rainy days when you need to get out of the house for a bit! Read more about my visit to It’s Your Move.

[All photos by Rebecca Matthews]