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Chasing games
On 18/03/2024
Hello everyone !
From March 20 to 27, for 40 euros of purchase in the store, benefit from 5 euros reduction on your next basket.*1
On Wednesday, March 20, enjoy a free crepe paper flower creation workshop all day long! *2
So it's up to you ;)
*1 reduction valid per basket and household until August 31, 2024 and cannot be combined with other reductions.
*2 presence of an adult required during the manual workshop. From 6 years old and 4 children maximum at the same time.
Shabadabada, wanna sing?
On 18/03/2024
Hello everyone ! You had a good weekend ?
Today, we are going to play with the word “river”.
I'm going to sing “Do I love you? My oh my. River deep, mountain”and you?
Good day and good game ;)
JJV's Offs
On 17/03/2024
Welcome to a new opus of “JJV Offs”!
Kingdom of sand: playful shifting sands
The playful world is always on the move despite the challenges encountered along the way…
In this kingdom where there are many fun nuggets, there is bound to be a game so that you can have a good time with family or friends...
The world of board games has been evolving for several years towards original and always innovative forms.
Whether you are looking for more of a moment of relaxation or a game with complex mechanics to build your strategy, you will find this at the heart of board games.
I like to play quite quietly like with games like Splendor, Butine or Hive.
But I also like to play in a more advanced way like with games like Roll for the Galaxy, Terra Formas or Packet Row.
I like to play quick or longer games depending on the time I have and what I feel like at the moment.
I am very happy to be able to share this passion with you and your loved ones!
I will continue on my small scale as an independent store to bring you closer to the playful world with passion and enthusiasm.
Because once you start playing, you get a taste for it and you want more ;)
Thank you for contributing, thanks to the diversity of your tastes for games, to the development of ever more choices within the gaming world.
The gaming world is moving forward thanks to us, to you and all the players who offer us their games, distribute them and make them known!
Thank you to the playful world for always providing us with more surprises and discoveries, keep it up, we love it. ;)
Good day and good game ;)
Play with thought
On 16/03/2024
Hello everyone!
Our Play with thought of the day comes from Paul Coelho:
“Traveling in South America means diving into a cultural kaleidoscope and exploring breathtaking landscapes.”
Good day and good game ;)
Ca déboite, 1 minute flat 62 Akropolis
On 14/03/2024
Tell me charades!
On 14/03/2024
Hello everyone!
My 1st composes a beach.
My 2nd is ruins over with a queen.
My 3rd is the abbreviation of dominant.
My whole is an oasis of strategic placement, who am I?
Good day and good game ;)
Did you know?
On 13/03/2024
Hello everyone !
Torres del Paine National Park (Chile)
Torres del Paine National Park is a national park in Chile located between the Andes mountain range and the Patagonian steppe.
Between 3.5 million years ago and 14,000 years ago, glaciations shaped the landscape to remove the upper layers of rock and give the park its current appearance.
Covering an area of 181,414 hectares, its main function is the conservation of landscapes, ecosystems, species and genetic diversity of the Paine massif.
Its surface is characterized by its landscape heterogeneity, where mountains, glaciers, valleys, ponds and large lakes converge.
It takes its name from three emblematic granite formations of the del Paine massif: the Torres (Towers) del Paine.
12 million years ago, in the Miocene, the northward movement of the boundary between the Antarctic plate and the Nazca plate caused the intrusion of a 10 km by 20 km laccolith with a thickness of 2,000 mr.
This intrusion created the heart of the Paine massif. The territory also has some small, older intrusions dating from 29 million years ago.
Good day and good game ;)
*Photo by John Spooner.
Shabadabada, wanna sing?
On 11/03/2024
Hello everyone ! You had a good weekend ?
Today, we are going to play with the word “forest”.
I'm going to sing "Down in the forest, we’ll sing a chorus " and you?
Good day and good game ;)
JJV's Offs
On 10/03/2024
Hello everyone!
Welcome to a new opus of “JJV Offs”!
Eye of Itzamna: at the heart of the temple in the game.
Let's take a look at the fascinating world of board games.
At the heart of the game temple, we discover fascinating treasures!
The world of board games is constantly evolving, which allows the different players in the game to offer diverse and varied fun adventures...
Fun nuggets that allow you to get together around a table and spend a unique moment of complicity together.
Always curious and on the lookout, I like to discover new things so that I can introduce them to you in turn.
Sometimes you have to go on a fun adventure to find wonders that sometimes go unnoticed as the range of board games is so enormous these days.
Between 1000 and 1500 games are now released per year, and that's not even for toys, but only board games!
We cannot humanly know everything, but it is a daily quest to find what you like the most among this diversity to offer them to you in store.
And among all this we have to make choices, not always easy, but always oriented towards an original playful proposition that stands out from what is done everywhere.
I like to offer you original choices and you embark on the daily quests of the fun adventure of the world of board games ;)
More and more of you are trying the fun adventure alongside me, so I intend to continue to offer you original choices that are all as unique as you too are ;)
Good day and good game ;)
Play with thought
On 09/03/2024
Hello everyone!
Our Play with thought of the day comes from Isabel Allende:
“South America is a vibrant continent that reveals itself like an intoxicating dance. »
Good day and good game ;)
Ca déboite, 1 minute flat 61 Sushi express
On 07/03/2024
Tell me charades!
On 07/03/2024
Hello everyone !
My 1st are musical tunes.
My 2nd is what eat from the pork.
My 3rd the 2nd syllable of Manathan.
My 4th is the opposite of low.
My whole is a game of immersive inquiry, who am I?
Good day and good game ;)
Did you know?
On 06/03/2024
Hello everyone !
Perito Moreno Glacier (Argentina)
The Perito Moreno Glacier is a glacier in Argentina located in Los Glaciares National Park in the province of Santa Cruz.
With a surface area of 250 km2 and a length of 30 kilometers, it is one of the 48 glaciers fed by the southern Patagonian ice field, in the Andes, which Argentina shares with Chile.
Named in honor of the explorer Francisco Moreno who studied this region in the 19th century and contributed to discussions for the delimitation of the border with Chile.
Its height is 170 meters of which 74 meters are above ground, the rest being under the waters of Lake Argentino.
It advances about two meters per day (700 meters per year). In some places its thickness reaches 700 meters.
It is located 78 kilometers from El Calafate, in Argentine Patagonia.
Good day and good game ;)
*Photo by Luca Galuzzi.
Welcome to South America
On 04/03/2024
Hello everyone !
Let's go to South America!
Here is our showcase, have a good day, see you soon and enjoy the game ;).
Shabadabada, wanna sing?
On 04/03/2024
Hello everyone ! You had a good weekend ?
Today, we are going to play with the word “continent”.
I'm going to sing "I'd walk the continents for you" and you?
Good day and good game ;)
JJV's Offs
On 03/03/2024
Hello everyone !
Welcome to a new opus of “Offs du JJV”!
The magic of board games.
Entering the immersive world of board games is rediscovering the simple joys of gathering around a table.
From the laughter that erupts during a round of bluffing, the friendly competition that fuels strategic battles, or the suspenseful anticipation of a surprising twist, they foster a sense of togetherness and lasting memories.
Board games have evolved considerably over time.
They can emphasize strategy and resource management or encourage collaboration and teamwork.
With such a wide range of choices, there's a board game for everyone, making it an inclusive and accessible form of entertainment.
Physically manipulating playing pieces, rolling dice and shuffling cards engages our senses and stimulates cognitive functions.
Board games offer face-to-face interaction, eye contact, and the ability to read facial expressions and body language.
These social elements help improve communication skills, empathy and the development of emotional intelligence.
Beyond their entertainment value, many games promote critical thinking, problem solving, and strategic planning.
Players must analyze complex situations, make decisions and adapt to changing circumstances.
Additionally, games often incorporate themed elements that introduce players to historical events, scientific concepts, or cultural phenomena, making learning an engaging and immersive experience.
Online platforms provide virtual gaming experiences, connecting individuals from different parts of the world.
Board game conventions and get-togethers create spaces where enthusiasts can share their love for the hobby, discover new games, and forge friendships.
Digital integration, companion apps, and augmented reality have expanded gameplay possibilities, enhancing immersion without losing the charm of physical components.
Additionally, crowdfunding platforms have allowed independent designers to bring their creative visions to life, driving a wave of unique and unconventional games that push the boundaries of what a board game can be.
Board games provide respite, reminding us of the joy of human connection and the thrill of shared experiences.
They bridge the generation gap, promote social interaction, and provide a tangible and immersive entertainment option.
So gather your friends, and let the magic of board games transport you to a world of fun, laughter and unforgettable memories.
Good day and good game ;)
Play with thought
On 02/03/2024
Hello everyone !
Our Play with thought of the day comes from the fable La Besace:
“We see ourselves with a different eye than we see our neighbor. »
Good day and good game ;)
Ca déboite, 1 minute flat 60 Robo troc
On 29/02/2024
Tell me charades!
On 29/02/2024
Hello everyone !
My 1st is a speaker element.
My whole is a game of strategy where we try to win every time, who am I?
Good day and good game ;)
Did you know?
On 28/02/2024
Hello everyone !
Lavandula, fairy of legend.
Another version of the legend says that the Lavandula Fairy wept, not on her drawing, but directly on the Provençal soil, giving birth to the lavender fields.
Once upon a time there was a pretty fairy with blue eyes and blond hair named Lavandula.
She was looking for a place to settle down after a long journey where she had twirled lightly from the Luberon to the Lure mountain, via Ventoux.
She leafed through the pages of her notebook, where she had drawn the places crossed.
She stopped on the page of Haute Provence, whose then arid and wild landscapes were sad.
So sad that Lavandula began to sob and purple tears streamed down her notebook.
Wanting to dry the tears that had smeared her drawing, she passed her hand. In vain.
This intense purple spread all over the page.
In order to repair this error, Lavandula drew a large section of blue sky above this new landscape, to make forget this everywhere widespread mauve.
The lavender fields were born and since then they have been lighting up Provence!
Good day and good game ;)
Shabadabada, wanna sing?
On 26/02/2024
Hello everyone !
I hope you had a good weekend !
Today we’re gonna play with the word « sweetness».
I will sing « This sweetness will not be concerned with me » and you?
Good day and good game ;)
JJV's Offs
On 25/02/2024
Hello everyone !
Welcome to a new opus of “Offs du JJV”!
June 2023 and 5 years with you.
Again this year, many of you participated in the various events that I proposed during the outdoor activities!
A little more shy with the game offered in store, thank you to those who tried their luck and left with their souvenir photo and their surprise. ;)
You made some nice and beautiful reds and greens… ;)
We will meet during the year for various and varied games, life-size or normal. :)
From the moment you want to continue following the fun adventure by my side, I will always be there to advise you and discuss board games with you.
I like to make you discover games as much as to discover them thanks to you. This exchange between us is very enriching and I am happy that we can have them on a daily basis.
Whether for services or games, you are always welcome for good conversations around games or in general.
From first to fifth year, I am grateful to have been able to share around board games with you.
I will always be satisfied with these moments and discussions around the games that we have on a daily basis.
Every day, I remember your smiles, our exchanges, your curiosity, our sharing. ;)
Good day and good game ;)
Play with thought
On 24/02/2024
Hello everyone !
Our Play with thought of the day comes from the fable The Hare and the Tortoise:
“There is no point in running, you have to start on time. »
Good day and good game ;)
Ca déboite, 1 minute flat 59 Check
On 22/02/2024
Tell me charades!
On 22/02/2024
Hello everyone !
My 1st is what all that’s glitters ain’t….
My 2nd is not “down”.
My whole is a strategy game with clever sailors, who am I?
Good day and good game ;)
Did you know?
On 21/02/2024
Hello everyone !
The Dragon of Mondragon.
The village of Mondragon is Mont Dragon, surmounted by its Château du Dragonnet!
The Drac, a winged, amphibian monster, had the face and shoulders of a young man on a reptile body (as described by Frédéric Mistral) and resided in the Rhône.
He went out regularly to feast on the inhabitants, especially the young girls, terrorizing the population by ransoming them.
Tired of undergoing the incessant assaults of the monster, the lord of the village, Guilhem, launched a desperate appeal.
Anyone who managed to kill the beast would receive his daughter Guillemette in marriage and the lordship of the village as a reward.
One day, a valiant knight, Arnaud, presented himself to take up the challenge.
At the cost of an epic fight, Arnaud brought down the beast, marrying Guillemette and becoming the new lord of the village, renamed Mondragon!
Good day and good game ;)
Shabadabada, wanna sing?
On 19/02/2024
Hello everyone !
I hope you had a good weekend !
Today we’re gonna play with the word « travel».
I will sing « I wanna travel the world with you » and you?
Good day and good game ;)
JJV's Offs
On 18/02/2024
Hello everyone !
Welcome to a new opus of “Offs du JJV”!
December 2022, the rise of board games.
Once the crisis passed, the boom for board games experienced a new craze.
A need to meet and share together to help recreate the links among the communities of players.
Gaming associations, town halls, leisure and reception centres, or quite simply individuals and gaming enthusiasts have relaunched the gaming world.
By your desire to get together for a good time shared and your mood, the playful world was able to find its superb!
The Christmas and outdoor activities allowed us to play together again in complete freedom and to let the creativity of each of us express itself...
Many of you have followed the Christmas games on the site as well as the stories related to the Tales and Legends theme.
I had the pleasure of co-hosting with great animation teams like Lia Team and Team Fada!
Crazy teams, moments of delirium and unforgettable moments for the public as for us! ;)
I am very happy to find my different players all year round in animation, on the times that I propose but also at the end of the year with these brilliant teams. :)
The end of 2022 brought many new projects, in the Vaucluse in particular with the creation of new gaming associations!
I am very happy to see that in 5 years, the gaming world has evolved and that its different actors have not finished surprising us!
That's good, I'm like you, I like novelty! ;)
Good day and good game ;)
Play with thought
On 17/02/2024
Hello everyone !
Our Play with thought of the day comes to us from the fable The bear and the two companions:
“He told me that you should never sell the skin of the bear until it has been put on the ground. »
Good day and good game ;)
Ca déboite, 1 minute flat 58 Venice
On 15/02/2024
Tell me charades!
On 15/02/2024
Hello everyone !
My 1st is the 1st syllable of pattern.
My 2nd is an interjection of surprise.
My 3rd is a discreet access to the attic.
My 4th is some mission to succeed.
My whole is a quest game with revealing reflections, who am I?
Good day and good game ;)
Did you know?
On 14/02/2024
Hello everyone !
The Yule log that…poops (Catalonia)
In Catalonia, there is a unique tradition called Tió de Nadal, which vulgarly translates to “Christmas log”.
The hollowed-out log comes with a face, legs, and a little red hat, and starting December 8, families “feed” it every night, filling it with gifts and sweets.
They also put a blanket over the log to keep it warm.
On Christmas Eve, the log is placed in the (unlit) fireplace, and family members take turns hitting it with a stick, ordering it to defecate the gifts and sweets, while singing traditional songs.
After the beating, family members reach under the blanket of the log to retrieve the presents.
Good day and good game ;)
Free creative origami heart
On 12/02/2024
Hello everyone !
On Wednesday, February 14, take advantage of a free workshop creating origami hearts all day long!
Presence of an adult required during the workshop manual. From 6 years old and 4 children maximum at the same time time.
So it’s up to you and see you soon at the store ;)
Shabadabada, wanna sing?
On 12/02/2024
Hello everyone !
I hope you had a good weekend !
Today we’re gonna play with the word « dream».
I will sing « Dream a little dream of me » and you?
Good day and good game ;)
JJV's Offs
On 11/02/2024
Hello everyone !
Welcome to a new opus of “Offs du JJV”!
June 2022: 4 years store.
I had the pleasure in June 2022 to share a privileged moment with all of you during the game activities and during the store's anniversary on Saturday June 25, 2022.
I didn't even stammer too much during the speech in store and yet it's not my forte...^^
And as always my guests were there and ready to play and have a good time together.
After looking for the key game with One Key, practicing different challenges with Olémains, for some you even played werewolf at 45!
I will repeat myself, but I love your enthusiasm and your unfailing enthusiasm when it comes to discovering the personalized animations that I am preparing for you.
I like to design unique game times, because I love to offer you a unique experience like you...
Animating with you is for me really playing the game of the playful world.
When I think that five years ago, I struggled to offer game animations, because no one knew what it consisted of.
And then, I had partners who trusted me like Mac Donald of Saint Romain in Viennois or town halls.
Then finally, I am now delighted to be able to say that my outdoor activities are complete and booked in advance. :)
This 4th year allowed me to start a very positive turn for the animations and for the sales in store or online.
I'm so happy that you continue to be present on a daily basis that I always have new ideas that come to me to share even more original times with you. ;)
I am satisfied to have held on despite the covid and to continue to love sharing with you my passion for board games. ;)
Good day and good game ;)
Let's celebrate love
On 10/02/2024
Hello everyone !
Alone, as a couple, as a family, let’s celebrate love!
For 30 euros of purchase at the store, benefit from a reduction of 10% off your next purchase*1 and a surprise for any purchase at the store.
On Wednesday, February 14, enjoy a free origami heart creation workshop all day!*2
So it's up to you and see you soon at the store ;)
*1 reduction valid per basket and household until August 31, 2024 and cannot be combined with other reductions.
*2 presence of an adult required during the manual workshop. From 6 years old and 4 children maximum at the same time.
Play with thought
On 10/02/2024
Hello everyone !
Our Play with thought of the day comes from the fable The Rat and the Oyster:
“Such is taken who thought he was taking.”
Good day and good game ;)
Ca déboite, 1 minute flat 57 Push' Em Up
On 08/02/2024
Tell me charades!
On 08/02/2024
Hello everyone !
My 1st is steam without the snake’s sound.
My 2nd is a group of people.
My whole is a family and cooperative atmosphere game, who am I?
Good day and good game ;)
Did you know?
On 07/02/2024
Hello everyone !
Lucky cobwebs (Ukraine)
Would you feel lucky if you found a spider web on your Christmas tree?
Probably not. But Ukrainians associate cobwebs with good omens.
This legend is actually taken from a popular tale, in which a poor family grew a Christmas tree from a pine cone.
The children were excited to decorate it, but the family could not afford decorations.
Sensing the family's desperation, the spiders spun shimmering webs of silk around the tree, which turned to silver and gold when the sun rose in the morning, leaving the family with a beautifully decorated tree.
Even today, Ukrainian families decorate their trees with cobwebs for good luck.
Good day and good game ;)
Shabadabada, wanna sing?
On 05/02/2024
Hello everyone !
I hope you had a good weekend !
Today we’re gonna play with the word « miracle».
I will sing « She’s a one million dollar baby, she’s a miracle » and you?
Good day and good game ;)
JJV's Offs
On 04/02/2024
Hello everyone !
Welcome to a new opus of “Offs du JJV”!
December 2021: the comeback of entertainment!
From 2021, I was able to resume the animations with you and I was very happy about it.
Always on the lookout for new things to offer you to spend good fun times with you, I love to offer you unique and original times during the entertainment.
Whether it's with my animations, the coeur ludique or the fada team, I was very happy to find you in animations.
Giving time to those who appreciate it and allowing me to share unforgettable moments with them is priceless.
And when you can also animate with teams as fantastic as the Fada team or the playful heart, it's just the icing on the playful cake!
Return also orders from town hall and associations or even for schools show that you trust me and that makes me very happy.
I love every opportunity to develop the playful world on my small scale and share it with you, it's magic.
Every moment with you is unique and priceless.
They are just as beneficial to me as they are to you!
Thank you for all these good times and see you soon in animation. ;)
Good day and good game ;)
Play with thought
On 03/02/2024
Hello everyone !
Our Play with thought of the day comes to us from the fable The advantage of science:
"Let the fools say, knowledge has its price"
Good day and good game ;)
Ca déboite, 1 minute flat 56 Gold and Boom
On 01/02/2024
Tell me charades!
On 01/02/2024
Hello everyone !
My 1st comes after life.
My 2nd is the 1st syllable of certitude.
My 3rd is part without “t”
My 4th is another word for fairy.
My everything is a greedy command strategy game, who am I?
Good day and good game ;)
Did you know?
On 31/01/2024
Hello everyone !
From roller skating to mass (Venezuela)
While Australians are surfing, Venezuelans are rollerblading.
This unusual Christmas tradition wants the entire capital of Caracas to go to Christmas mass on rollerblades on Christmas Day.
In fact, vehicles are banned from many areas of the city before 8 a.m.
As if this mode of transportation wasn't weird enough, the night before, kids tie one end of a string to their big toe and hang the other end from their bedroom window, so the roller skaters in passage can amicably pull the string on their way to mass the next morning.
Good day and good game ;)
Shabadabada, wanna sing?
On 29/01/2024
Hello everyone !
I hope you had a good weekend !
Today we’re gonna play with the word « king/queen».
I will sing « If all of the kings had their queens on the throne we would pop champagne and raise a toast » and you?
Good day and good game ;)
JJV's Offs
On 28/01/2024
Hello everyone !
Welcome to a new opus of “Offs du JJV”!
June 2021: 3 years of the store!
In June 2021, we were starting to see things a little clearer after the crisis.
We could manage to pick up things where they had slowed down a bit in 2020.
I held the helm of the boat as best I could among the swells of this period and never let go!
Because this project of bringing you a bit of the playful world to Vaison and its surroundings, I still believed in it and always despite this troubled period...
It hasn't always been easy and I know that sisters and colleagues have unfortunately remained on the floor, and I'm sorry for them.
To have held on and still be there thanks to and with you is the best thing I can hope for the store.
I was very proud to have been nominated in 4 categories for the Women's Success Trophy on March 8, 2021!
Nominated in the benevolence, digital, originality and agility categories; I won the latter for my adaptation and my flexibility during the crisis.
I received special congratulations from the jury for being nominated in so many categories.
What I retain from this trophy is my adaptability to offer you my vision of the playful world.
I would always make sure to share the playful world with you at my modest independent boutique scale.
Because this playful world that we share together is always full of surprises!
Good day and good game ;)
Play with thought
On 27/01/2024
Hello everyone !
Our Play with thought of the day comes to us from the fable The plowman and his children:
“But the father was wise to show them before his death that work is a treasure. »
Good day and good game ;)
Ca déboite, 1 minute flat 55 Difference
On 25/01/2024
Tell me charades!
On 25/01/2024
Hello everyone !
My 1st is not “h”.
My 2nd is the 1st syllable of merry.
My whole is a game of strategic combos with creatures coming out of the imagination, who am I?
Good day and good game ;)
Did you know?
On 24/01/2024
Hello everyone !
Beach party (Australia)
Christmas at the balcony, Easter in the grass ?
In the southern hemisphere, it's sunshine at will, since the Christmas holidays take place in summer.
Aussie temperatures can easily hit the 30s at Christmas, which is a natural reason for many Australians to head to the beach.
Families and friends bathe, picnic and play volleyball.
Often, surfer Santa Clauses make an appearance.
Some Sydney beaches, in particular, are known to be favorite spots for foreign travelers and backpackers.
Good day and good game ;)
Shabadabada, wanna sing?
On 22/01/2024
Hello everyone !
I hope you had a good weekend !
Today we’re gonna play with the word « people».
I will sing « People help the people and if you’re homesick, give me your hand and I’ll hold it» and you ?
Good day and good game ;)
JJV's Offs
On 21/01/2024
Hello everyone !
Welcome to a new opus of “Offs du JJV”!
December 2020, a special Christmas.
2020 has really been a particularly strange year because of the covid and Christmas was no exception...
All the barrier gestures that forced me to stop outdoor activities and in the store, that's what I missed the most during this time...
Because having shared playing time with you since June 2018, and not being able to do it anymore was frustrating.
I had to adapt to the situation, like many sisters and brothers in the gaming world or not.
We had to find ways to continue to spread the gaming world and I made sure to have supported the medical staff in my own way.
The people concerned will recognize themselves and I thank them again for everything they have done in this stressful daily life and what they continue to do on a daily basis for all of us!
So we had a special Christmas, but you were there as always when it comes to the store and online games!
So thank you for your enthusiasm for the playful world, and my store by the way. ;)
And then from 2021, when it was possible, we made up for it!
We haven't resumed a good rhythm of playful moments all together, so let's not stop there! ;)
Good day and good game ;)
Play with thought
On 20/01/2024
Hello everyone !
Our Play with thought of the day comes to us from the fable the cochet, the cat and the mouse:
“Beware, as long as you live, of judging people on their looks. »
Good day and good game ;)
Ca déboite, 1 minute flat 54 Apache
On 18/01/2024
Tell me charades!
On 18/01/2024
Hello everyone !
My 1st is the slang for “face”.
My 2nd is the 1st syllable of tactic.
My 3rd is caller without her.
My everything is a mystical combo game with dark sides, who am I?
Good day and good game ;)
Did you know?
On 17/01/2024
Hello everyone !
Burn the Devil (Guatemala)
Guatemalans are on fire for Christmas. Literally.
December 6 marks La Quema del Diablo ("The Devil's Pyre" in Spanish).
On this occasion, Guatemalan families light bonfires outside their homes and burn effigies of Satan to cast out evil spirits and celebrate the victory of good over evil.
It used to be that people would take all the trash out of their homes and set it on fire, and some still do, though the majority stick to burning devil-shaped piñatas.
This celebration is accompanied by the traditional donuts and hot fruit punch, and
it signifies the start of the Christmas season.
Good day and good game ;)
Shabadabada, wanna sing?
On 15/01/2024
Hello everyone !
I hope you had a good weekend !
Today we’re gonna play with the word « luck».
I will sing « Lucky I’m in love with my best friend, lucky we’re in love in every way.» and you ?
Good day and good game ;)
JJV's Offs
On 14/01/2024
Hello everyone!
Welcome to a new opus of “Offs du JJV”!
Mars 2020, the covid…
Just out of the Cannes International Games Festival in 2020, I did not imagine (like many other traders) the impact that Covid-19 would have on my business...
Barely a month after a completely normal game festival, we are forced to close our stores, because they are not essential...
We did not know then what this thing was and the impact it would have on health mainly and then on the health of our businesses.
Closed to customers but open for withdrawal in front of the store, I made a very risky choice at this time hoping to find you there!
I have chosen to stop deliveries and only rely on Click and Collect so as not to risk the health of my deliverers to begin with, nor that of my remote customers.
And you did something just awesome for the store: you stuck with the store and quickly showed your support via Click and Collect!
Thank you for your enthusiasm for the world of board games despite these uncertain times.
And above all, thank you for trusting me and for continuing to trust me on a daily basis!
I have a thought for the female and male colleagues who have been forced to close their shops, as well as all the businesses affected.
A positive thing resulting from this crisis, is a better daily organization of my work and a better balance between professional and personal lives.
Because even if some will not understand that I give opening hours to also have a personal life, you are a large majority to understand that this balance is necessary in our lives.
And yes, I often opened longer and rendered services before that to "troubleshoot"... But when the troubleshooting does not allow you to do anything other than work, you have to say stop.
If this upsets some, then on good terms, so be it...
My customers and loyal players know that this does not impact my involvement with them on a daily basis.
Because if I can't balance my personal time equally with my professional time then I won't be able to share my passion for board games with you in the best possible way!
Good day and good game ;)
Play with thought
On 13/01/2024
Hello everyone !
Our Play with thought the day comes from the Cat and an old rat:
“Mistrust is the mother of security”
Good day and good game ;)
Ca déboite, 1 minute flat 53 Palm Reader
On 11/01/2024
Tell me charades!
On 11/01/2024
Hello everyone !
My 1st is Adam’s wife.
My 2nd is a package of things.
My 3rd is not down.
My 4th is to ask indiscreet things.
My 5th is the 2nd syllable of greatest.
My whole is a game of resources and strategy that vibrates with conviction, who am I?
Good day and good game ;)
Did you know?
On 10/01/2024
Hello everyone !
The Song of the Dead Horse (Wales)
You probably know the Christmas carols, but you certainly don't know the carolers that show up on your doorstep in Wales.
In December or January, you may open your door to find someone hidden by a sheet adorned with ribbons and bells, holding a real horse skull on a stick, with a few other revelers by their side.
In this quirky Christmas tradition, called Mari Lwyd (“Grey Mare”), the band will sing for you, then challenge you to a battle of rhyming insults in Welsh (called pwnco).
After the competition, participants are usually invited inside to enjoy refreshments.
Good day and good game ;)
Shabadabada, wanna sing?
On 08/01/2024
Hello everyone !
I hope you had a good weekend !
Today we’re gonna play with the word « chance».
I will sing « What do you say to taking chances? » and you ?
Good day and good game ;)
JJV's Offs
On 07/01/2024
Hello everyone !
Welcome to a new opus of “Offs du JJV”!
December 2019, a Christmas under good omens!
Christmas is a special time of the year!
Much more than the exchange of gifts and meals with our loved ones, Christmas is a time to take the time to find each other.
It is clear that when you want to return to board games, good advice is essential so as not to have games that will remain in a closet.
Board games help many of us take a moment of relaxation with loved ones!
Because board games can bring us closer and allow us to share much more than a game around a game...
In close collaboration with toy libraries, town halls and associations, I modestly bring my small stone to the building of the playful world.
Participating in different events, I like to bring my personal touch of serial gamer. ;)
None of the game times that I offer are alike, simply because you too are unique!
Just as I particularly appreciate the manual animations and Enchanted Christmas games that I offer to children every year at this time of year.
This is an opportunity in an ever-changing world, to offer them a fun moment of respite!
Good day and good game ;)
Play with thought
On 06/01/2024
Hello everyone !
Our Play with thought of the day comes to us from the golden egg hen:
“Greed loses while wanting to gain everything.”
Good day and good game ;)
Ca déboite, 1 minute flat 52 Timeline
On 04/01/2024
Tell me charades!
On 04/01/2024
Hello everyone !
My 1st is lack which losts “K” sound.
My 2nd is the 1st syllable of chaperon.
My 3rd is the snake sound.
My 4th is Santa Claus’ sound.
My 5th is monstrance without “ance”.
My whole is a game where you have to scare away little characters by finding what scares them, who am I?
Good day and good game ;)
Did you know?
On 03/01/2024
Hello everyone !
The witch who gives gifts (Italy)
Speaking of witches, do you know the Italian version of Santa Claus?
It's actually an ugly but kind old witch called La Befana.
According to legend, the Three Magi would have stopped at her house to ask for directions before visiting the Child Jesus.
They would then have invited Befana to accompany them on their journey, but the witch would have declined the invitation, because of her many household chores to accomplish.
It was only after they left that she would have changed her mind and tried to find them, in vain.
Since then, she rides her broom each night of January 5 (the day before the meeting of the Magi with the Child Jesus).
Just like Santa Claus, La Befana delivers toys to children. Instead of milk and biscuits, the Italians leave him a plate of sausages and broccoli and a glass of wine.
Good day and good game ;)
Shabadabada, wanna sing?
On 01/01/2024
Hello everyone !
I hope you had a good weekend !
Today we’re gonna play with the word « pearl».
I will sing « I found myself a pearl» and you ?
Good day and good game ;)
JJV's Offs
On 31/12/2023
Hello everyone !
Welcome to a new opus of “Offs du JJV”!
June 2019, one year with you!
During the one year of the store, I was delighted to see my fifty guests on different playing times and to be able to offer them games such as Shabadabada or Contrario.
Each team was keen to win and above all to have fun together.
I always have at heart to share with you and to share playful moments with you.
Because the playful world is full of moments shared around various and varied games.
Tonight my clients are going to play games of atmosphere, strategy, resources, etc...
No matter your style of play, the times spent together are the ones we always remember.
I remember my first game night where I was quite impressed, because 35 players anyway…^^
The last time I had been MDJ for 35 people (game master), it was with my animation colleagues and we had a good evening!
Because yes the animators can be very playful…^^ It is certainly from the animation that I drew part of my enthusiasm in addition to my experience. ;)
For me, these are those moments of animation that I still share with my animation colleagues, during playtime with you and with my friends that I cherish.
I know for many of my clients who you will spend the evening with whether it is tonight or with colleagues and friends throughout the year and what types of games you will be playing. :)
So I wish you tonight to enjoy all these unique moments with your loved ones (around a game or not;))
Happy New Year's Eve, have a nice day and have a good game ;)
Play with thought
On 30/12/2023
Hello everyone !
Our Play with thought of the day comes to us from the donkey and the dog:
"We have to help each other, it's the law of nature. »
Good day and good game ;)
Ca déboite, 1 minute flat 51 Once upon a time
On 28/12/2023
Tell me charades!
On 28/12/2023
Hello everyone !
My 1st is a synonymous of shop.
My 2nd is reef without “f”.
My 3rd is a 3D square.
My whole is a game where each throw will make you live various stories, who am I?
Good day and good game ;)
Did you know?
On 27/12/2023
Hello everyone !
Hide brooms (Norway)
In Norway, it is adamantly believed that witches and evil spirits roam the night sky on Christmas Eve.
And what is a witch's favorite mode of transportation? A broomstick.
As a precaution, the Norwegians therefore hide all the brooms in their houses to prevent witches from getting their hands on them.
Sometimes people go further by firing a warning shot in the air to scare them away.
Good day and good game ;)
Shabadabada, wanna sing?
On 25/12/2023
Hello everyone !
I hope you had a good weekend !
Today we’re gonna play with the word « richness».
I will sing « The richness lives here, point to your heart» and you ?
Good day and good game ;)
JJV's Offs
On 24/12/2023
Hello everyone !
Welcome to a new opus of “Offs du JJV”!
December 2018, the store's first Christmas.
During the first Christmas of the store, I was touched by your enthusiasm for board games.
Many of you then trusted me with your surprises, association purchases, town halls and schools.
The growth of the store and the fun world in and around Vaison started with you and continues with you!
From its first Christmas, the store has counted many little players during, according to you, "attractive children's activities" and always free during Enchanted Christmas!
From the first Christmas of the store and still now, you have given me your trust for your games and animations in your structures.
Seeing the playful world being discovered or rediscovered is my best reward.
I like to believe that board games can become or become again an always interesting and entertaining passion.
When I was told five and a half years ago that board games would not work in Vaison and its surroundings, I did well to believe in my project and carry it out despite everything.
Because even now, there are always more and more of you at the playful rendezvous!
And other shops, toy libraries and game associations have emerged in half a decade, so it's very pleasant for me to see that my project was far from being a bad idea. ;)
Thank you for this 6th Christmas with you and among you!
Happy Christmas’ Eve, Happy New Year's Eve and always a good game ;)
Play with thought
On 23/12/2023
Hello everyone !
Our Play with thought of the day comes to us from the fable The Raven and the Fox:
“Learn that every flatterer lives at the expense of the one who listens to him. »
Good day and good game ;)
Ca déboite, 1 minute flat 50 Speed Maps
On 21/12/2023