Great game store with everything you need. Also hosts awesome local comedy shows, now weekly! read more

I've been going to IYM for about a year now & have loved every minute of my time there. I head to the community game nights on 1st & 3rd Fridays to try out new games, play old favorites, and just have a good time. There is plenty of space for people to come in and play the demo games that they have available or to bring in their own games to play with friends (which, living in a TINY apartment I appreciate, since it's impossible for me to have people over for game nights anymore!). I have bought plenty of games from IYM, almost exclusively with credit/debit cards & have never had any of the payment issues mentioned in older reviews. Will & Chris, the owners of the store, are very friendly & know their games. If you come in with questions about a game they can answer them. They've helped me buy presents for my boyfriend (a total D&D gamer geek) and my 5 yr. old niece, and helped my mother find a game mentioned at a computer science conference that she only barely remembered the details of. read more

I respect the big playing spaces -- given the multiple, large tables and the schedules around I could tell that this was a big games-playing space. I wasn't impressed at all with the games or books selections, though. I felt like I had explored everything in just a few minutes. read more

The energy is GREAT at the store. The new owner Chris and her staff are so friendly, helpful and fun. I felt like a child all over again even at this rip old age. During the holiday season they have fresh pipping hot cider for kids of all ages. I went in looking for a game for a secret Santa party and Chris was incredibly helpful. I read an earlier review about some concerns about not being able to use a credit card but that was NOT A PROBLEM at all. Indeed a ghost of Christmas (or what ever holiday one celebrates) PAST. I have yet to check out the game nights but am excited to do so in the new year. The Temescal area is really a cool space and with Chris at the helm of Its Your Move, the neighborhood just got even cooler! read more

What a fun store. There are games from your childhood all over the place. I was in search of the perfect game for my hypercompetitive relative. You know the type, the one who makes everyone play the latest game at every family gathering. The owner asked what I was looking for, I described my plight and she suggested the perfect game. When the gift was opened, she forgot all about the purse, the makeup, and other stuff. She wanted to play the GAME. Good recommendation, Thanks. This place prefers cash and they have a table to allow you wrap your own gift. Very cool. Parking is difficult. read more

I had a blast playing at the open gaming night on Friday night. They've got a big library of games to play, and many people bring their own as well. Best of all, the crowd was great -- friendly, diverse, and fun. It's much more casual and much more fun than the game nights at the more competitive / serious stores in Berkeley. Chris was super-welcoming and introduced me to several people and several games. I'm in town for a couple of months and will make this a regular part of my itinerary on Fridays. read more

A couple of friends and I decided to kill some time in Oakland before heading over to Napa. After a delicious meal at Bakesale Betty's, we walk down the sidewalk and decided to impulsively pop into this little local gem. I was impressed by the selection of games that they had. They even had tables set up and a whole bookshelf full of games you can take out and play at no cost. My girlfriends and I pulled out Candyland for nostalgia's sake and finished the game in 4 minutes. Then we pulled out Quelf and laughed our butts off. I didn't buy anything from here, so my 4-star review is purely from gratis experience. But reading some of the reviews makes me want to buy games elsewhere, to be honest! read more

Okay, this revue is for a comedy show ... Yes, a comedy show - I partook of last night. This game store one night a month opens it's doors in the evening on a Sat. night for something called "Critical Hit Comedy" - Which last night was a truly Critical Hit. All the comics were terrific and I was amazed how they managed to transform a really cool looking game store into a really passible and comfortable comedy club for the night... btw, did I mention it's free, and there is free pizza and candy? (BYOB) -- well, there is. The Store itself looks like a very special place full of games of every sort - and because of the way the space is layed out you can play the games right there in the store (they also hold tournaments and such) So check out the game store when you can and when there check out when the Critical Hit show (or other community events) is taking place. read more

It is a great place to hang out and play!

I love this store! I have been playing Magic the gathering for years and tried a few stores in the bay area for MTG events. Most places I went to it was just too stuffy, crowded and the kind of players who ruin the fun of the game. This store however feels more like playing at home to me especially when drafting and having random classic radio song on. Plus this store has a variety of so many games you could probably spend lifetimes getting through just a few. Oh also this store seems to be one of the few Bay Area shops that still holds My Little Pony trading card game events. I would strongly recommend this store for the more casual level gamer looking for a good time and not worrying about knowing rules or feeling that competitive pressure that embitters a gaming experience. read more

Great little shop - they have so many awesome games, I ended up getting some extensions for Carcasonne a couple years ago but now I can't find anyone to play with me. I keep meaning to go to the games night there. Super friendly staff and great prices - support this fantastic local business. read more

This shop is right down from where we live and I love it! We stumbled upon it when we were walking down to brunch. A woman that worked there was super friendly and helpful, giving us the lowdown on a bunch of games and how the shop functions. They have game nights and a board game rental area. I agree with a comment below that this is no super clean store like, perhaps like one you might find in a mall, but it reminds me of a real deal hobby neighborhood game shop and it felt like a place I would love to hang out in. No doubt you won't find this shop in any of your local malls! Thank goodness because it is pretty original and supportive of its community. read more

I had a great experience here. I really don't know anything about games, other than that my friends play Settlers of Catan with a vengeance. It kind of pisses me off, so I wanted to see if there was a different game I could bring in to the mix. So I came in here and the lady was really helpful, telling me all manner of things when I asked for help and suggesting games that I might want to try according to my interests. I felt bad for her because I didn't know what I wanted or even what KIND of game I was looking for. After a long-ass time of me asking questions, I finally decided on the card game Fluxx. This was a great suggestion on her part, because it drives my friends crazy and the rules keep changing. I never cared too much for rules anyways. So moral of the story is: this place is neat. Of course they have the requisite Settlers of Catan and every expansion pack thereof known to man. I hear they have Scrabble groups and stuff you can join. Also they really prefer cash instead of plastic. Whatever, support this great community store! read more

This place is amazing, owner is knowledgable and there's loads of events going on every week. something for everyone, including the magic the gathering nerds (like me) read more

Very locally minded game store with a decent selection. Worth a stop if you're in the area! Went in here a few months ago and had a great time at their game night. Loved how the owner greeted me and found me a table right off the bat. That's how you run an event! Their board game library is always available though, in case you just want to drop by with some friends. read more

I love this store, and really enjoy browsing. There's always something new and awesome or reminiscent of my childhood for gifting. There's even a gift-wrap station for wrapping presents! A great store for hard-core gamers and weekend board gamers alike. I appreciate Sally, who knows more about the gaming industry than I could ever imagine. read more

I've only been here for the Thursday night Magic drafts, but it's always been great. As someone who hadn't played in more than a decade, it's very easy to be intimidated by the potential for Simpsons-esque "Comic Store Guys," but everyone here has been awesome. That includes both the employees and the other people in the shop. Definitely a great place to get your nerd on. read more

This is one the most valuable community spaces in Temescal. It's one of the places that make Temescal special. There's so many activities and events for kids, adults, and families. You're missing out if you have checked out It's Your Move Games read more

These people in this store is amazing. Great energy and knowledge about their products

I must be clear - I'm only reviewing my experience with the comedy night. I haven't been in here for the games, but would love to. Wish I lived in the area! Came by after seeing they had a $5 comedy night (with pizza - get there early!) and thought we'd stop by after a day in San Francisco before heading back to Davis. What a great find! There were 5-7 different comedians, all with their own style. BYOB, which makes it even better - great locals vibe, definitely would recommend! read more

Walked in off the street with my 10 year old to check out some books for potential Birthday presents. My son pulls a D&D book off the shelf and sits down to page through it. After about 2 minutes the bearded and ponytailed cashier (sorry but the stereo type was too good not to mention) meanders over and reprimands my son that "It's not a library." Great way to loose a potential customer who was interested in making a purchase. How about asking if there are any questions he has about D&D? Or maybe also suggesting to check out Pathfinders? Couldn't believe it. Yeah, obviously it's not a library. But neither is it a store that is interested in engaging customers. I hear Endgame is much friendlier. We will go there instead. read more

The owners have created a store with a sense of community - the game nights are pretty relaxed and I always meet intersting folks when visiting. I've been here a couple of times for the game night and am sure I will go back on a Friday night in the future. read more

Chris and Will are incredible people. They have an unbelievable selection of games and are happy to give you their honest opinions as well as tell you about amazing new games you would've never heard about otherwise. Plus, they have events almost every night of the week--including open gaming on fridays where you can play games to your hearts content. It's half community space, half shop--a purely Oakland experience. They also exhibit local artists on the walls and have an awesome First Friday celebration. Some reviews here say they don't accept credit cards, but don't believe them, that was the last owner. Long live it's your move. read more

This is a wonderful shop full of board games, card games, and such. The owner is very intelligent, and knows her stock. There are places to sit and play the games, and lots of variety. It's nice to see a shop like this! I will stop in whenever I am nearby, and sometimes will make a special trip. You can't find a store like this in a mall! read more

This is a gamer owned business. Every time I have visited the staff have been really helpful answering lots of questions and they have an interesting range of games and know most of them very well. There are also Magic The Gathering tournaments, Pokémon, chess and other events. The store is great at organizing classes and beginner events and runs summer camps too. The prices vary and yes you might find games cheaper on Amazon but you will often find someone at the store who has played the game and will give you their opinion. My kids play in tournaments there and have had a great experience. I have dropped them off knowing that the staff will call me when they're finished and they can sit inside the store until I come to pick them up. That is super nice of them and one of the many reasons I go back and support It's Your Move as much as I can. At a time when more and more game stores are going out of business it's important to keep the few remaining ones going. This is a great store run by nice people who love gaming. read more

Very limited selection, unknowledgeable and unclean staff, dirty store. I didn't appreciate the way the staff member talked down to me. She literally spoke to me like I was a mentally disabled child when I asked if they carried a particular game--which no one on staff had heard of, by the way. My first time there, and I was so disappointed. They need to give that store (and it's employees) a deep clean. Use soap! read more

The proprietor is very nice, happy to chat about her games. She recommended a very interesting board game to me "Corporate America" by a local game-maker (funded via KickStarter), it's a great party game. When I came in a group of kids was playing Path Finder. What a great way to spend a Saturday morning. read more

It would be nice to see some family friendly games nights. The game night on Fridays is full of adults playing with other adults and children who only play Magic. From the feel, and the service I got, the kids games for Magic on this night are not really beginner friendly nor are they helpful to help teach it/offer tips/etc. but they will sell you the cards and tell you when you learn to build a deck to come back. Well, when my son figures that out we will likely try a game here, but in the meantime try less competitive, for the fun, game nights for kids and families. The game organization here is not easy to follow for consumers and overall the customer service is hit or miss. read more

I'm a local game designer, and I wanted to say that IYM is a great little board and card game shop for anyone looking for a place not only to buy games, but also to play them. I came in because of their Friday night Open Game night. From 7pm-midnight anyone can come in for free (though donations very welcome) and find a group willing to play games with them. I was able to test my 2-hour, 6-person game twice with all new sets of people. They had a bunch of demographics covered, so if you want to play games and can't find others, this is the place. They clearly have a tight-knit little community and are eager to expand. I can't speak to the store itself, since I was just there to play games and not buying, but they seemed particularly eager to support and stock local and independent games, which was very cool. read more

I got free magic cards and I love your game library and thanks again for your free magic cards. The people who work there are really nice

This store is g-r-e-a-t. I have taken my 8 yo autistic grandson a number of times and he has been well received and is learning some new games, including MTG, with the help of staff. They have a terrific calendar of events, very friendly owners, thanks Chris!, and offer unique as well as classic games. There is plenty of room for people to play their game of choice in a fun and safe environment. Check out their calendar...it is more than just a game store...it is a community. read more

As some one who has worked in the Nerdy hobby business, I can say with certainty, this shop sucked. When some one says there is a five dollar minimum on cards, don't just change your mind because the sale is $5.75. It was cool they had games role playing games going, but the coolness pretty much ended there. read more

Family friendly store with specialty gaming store with board games, role playing and other types of games. Good selection, knowledgeable staff. Provides a fun, safe place for people, including young people and teens, to hang out. read more

I've been coming here for a while purely for the evening game sessions, which are great. Three of the people who run and play a lot of the games now own the store. And no, they don't bug you about getting cash outside or the credit card fee anymore. So it's a great place to come to PLAY tabletop games like D&D, Magic the Gathering, a variety of board games, a variety of card games, etc. And then you can pick up game stuff while you're at it. With all that free gaming time, even unpaid DMs for D&D and other rpgs, it's a great deal. read more

The hours posted on yelp are not accurate. Took me 30 minutes to get there and you were closed.

Went into this store two days before Christmas. Empty but for one man dressed as Mario. Great first impression but he didn't look up from his phone or move in any way. Since this is a game store, I wasn't sure if this was, perhaps, a customer or someone waiting for others to start a game. Wasn't sure. Anyway, looked around, some interesting buys, including an expensive but awesome RBG picture. Great gift.Turn to the man. "Pardon me, sir?" No movement, just phone swiping. "Uh, I mean, Mr. Mario?" Swipe...swipe. At this point I'm sure he's here to play a game and is waiting and uninterested in being mistaken for the shopkeeper. No problem. I take a few items to the counter. Find a pen, some paper, and begin writing a note with my number. Surely the shopkeeper just ran out for a smoke or coffee or something. Writing pleasant note, door opens, bell rings, person walks in. Does not appear to be the shopkeeper but a shopper. I finish my note certain I'm about to spend a few hundred dollars here. "Can I help you find something ma'am ?," Mario politely queries. Crumples note, exits store, drove to Dr. Comics in Piedmont Ave. read more

Wonderful local game store. They're all about making sure everyone has a good time, and the staff is friendly and knowledgable. Just the kind of experience your FLGS is supposed to be about. Great place to play, great place to buy your games. read more

minus 1 b/c the pricest are the the best bargain. + 1 b/c this is the store my husband would open when he retires from the computer science job that he currently has. This is a geek's heaven. They have LOTS of great games and the owner can guide you to what would be best for your family. I love that you can try out stuff there. A great place to get a gift for any little one in your life. and the big ones too. =) read more

i used to come down here to game when i was living in oakland. i hadn't been down in a year or so since moving up to Vallejo but recently reconnected with some of the folks from our circle on facebook. Turns out the old owners just sold the store to a group of their most active customers so i came down to check it out. The place has been completely remodeled and is much more open with tables at the front for folks to game with friends. it's basically a community center for people who like d20's. Unfortunately, i'm not going to be down super-regularly cuz the traffic from vallejo sucks, but this place is very cool, very friendly, and generally a great place to be. read more

This is such a fun place to hang out in the neighborhood! The owner Chris and her friends made it to be so homy for us^^ It's been our every other Friday night to go place so far. Don't forget to make the donation ( 2-3 USD/pp) to help the store open late. read more