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Our Play with thoughts of the day comes from the American singer Lady Gaga :
"I love cabaret, it's a place where you can be yourself."
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Today we're going to talk about Dreams Factory!
Dream Makers, for 2 to 5 players and ages 12 and up, for 10 to 20 minutes, cooperate to create wonderful dreams!
You've just been hired at the Factory of Dreams, where each night millions of dreams are invented to take dreamers around the world on extraordinary adventures. Your mission is to work together to create a new batch of dreams, carefully following the Great Sandman's instructions.
Factory of Dreams is a co-operative game in which you must work together to create five dreams based on that night's theme. You will add thought cards – each featuring a single word – to the five flask tiles to create associations to fit that theme.
You can use the tool tokens to help you, but their special abilities can be used only once, so use them wisely! You will then take your dream board and for each flask secretly write one dream (as a single word or idea) that fits the theme and connects the thought cards in that flask.
You score points for inventing dreams that match those created by the other players.
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My 1st is the images we see while we’re sleeping.
My 2nd is an event mentioned in a newspaper.
My 3rd is an oryx without its X.
My whole thing is a a cooperative word game where clues are hidden behind clues, who am I?
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The circus has inspired many writers, such as Kafka, who wrote "Amerika" based on his experience working in a circus.
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Today we are going to play with the word “art”
I'll sing " Darling you’re my work of art.”
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Welcome to a new installment of "JJV's Off-Scenes"!
"The circus is a place of magic where dreams come true."
When we go to the circus, we only see the unique moment offered to us by artists who have been working on their acts for weeks, months, even years… We observe and enjoy the magic of the moment and let ourselves be carried away into a timeless interlude.
For the artists, it's the culmination of countless hours spent rehearsing a trick and creating the illusion of ease to offer us a unique experience. The joy on these artists' faces as soon as they see our astonishment or delight after their act.
They delight in captivating our eyes and minds with moments filled with surprises, featuring ever more astonishing acts where the wonder and curiosity surrounding the outcome of the trick or balancing act leave us speechless. This is what I strive to bring you every day with the store.
With original games and tailor-made entertainment that reflects your personality, I am happy to see you satisfied. Making you smile and laugh is one of my greatest rewards, both in and out of the store.
It is through experience in my previous roles and within the store that I have been able to refine my own craft and strive to offer you the very best. Like a tightrope walker, I have dared to walk the tightrope, sometimes teetering on the edge, to offer you a unique perspective on the world of board games.
What I love about board games is that they are an excellent tool for building connections on an equal footing. I know perfectly well that my playful approach to board games doesn't appeal to everyone… But as long as I can offer something original and unique to those who are interested, I'm very happy.
For me, games are much more than just objects to be sold and consumed excessively. They are tools for discovering and rediscovering ourselves by sharing a good time together. The magic of board games is above all this: sharing, good humor, and conviviality. That's why I like to cultivate a spirit of genuine camaraderie, like when we revert to childhood for a moment…
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Hello everyone!
Our Play with thoughts of the day comes from the American illusionist David Copperfield :
" The circus is a magical place where dreams come true."
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Today we're going to talk about Top That!
Budding magicians, for 2 to 4 players, ages 6 and up, for 30 minutes, hide and reveal what needs to be revealed to amaze your audience!
Be the first to stack your magician's objects to create a "magic trick" while respecting the following rules: colored objects must be visible and gray objects must be hidden. A magical game!
Each player has the same set of 5 objects: a hat, a coin, a rabbit, a red cup, and an orange cylinder.
Each turn, the top card of the pile is revealed. This card shows several objects (sometimes all 5), some in color and others in gray.
All players then simultaneously try to recreate a pile with their objects, but only those shown on the card. All colored objects must be visible in my stack, while all gray ones must be hidden under another object!
Be careful, the objects are obviously not all the same size. You'll need to respect this size range to hide the objects correctly!
The fastest player to recreate the correct stack of objects simply wins the card... The first player to successfully stack the pieces, taking all the information into account, shouts "Top That!" If, after checking, the stack matches the card, the player wins the card; if the stack is incorrect, the player is disqualified for that round, and the other players continue without them.
Then a new round begins by turning over the top card of the draw pile. The player with the most cards wins.
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My 1st is the highest part of something.
My 2nd is what goes with this and t… .
My whole thing is a rapidity and observation game which hides in a hat, who am I?
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The circus was one of the first forms of entertainment to use special effects, such as fireworks and explosions.
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Hello everyone ! I hope you had a good weekend !
Today we are going to play with the word “sound”
I'll sing " This is the sound of silence.”
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Heelo everyone !
Welcome to a new opus of the « JJV’s Offs » !
"The circus is a place of comedy, where artists can make people laugh."
What I really love about working with you on board games is that I can share my good humor with a wide variety of games.
Because just reading you the rules, putting the box on the table, and letting you think about it like that isn't really my thing... I like to be an active participant in our game time so that you can all get the most out of the games together.
And besides, board games are first and foremost about being fun and sharing together, so if your facilitator isn't motivated to introduce them, it shows in the session; we don't have the same fun, and that's a shame.
I'm a bit like your clown for the duration of the session. I love bringing energy and a listening ear to help you explore the world of board games at your own pace.
Because I love seeing you smile, laugh, and enjoy a good time together. A game is a great way to share a moment together while focusing on a game with the same rules, whether you're young or old, a beginner or an expert. I'm a bit like an artist, here to entertain you through board games and my good humor. If I can help you connect and rediscover your smile, then I've already fulfilled part of my mission.
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Our Play with thoughts of the day comes from the British actor and director Charlie Chaplin:
" The circus is a place of comedy, where artists can make people laugh."
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2 words game Swiss animals battle
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Today we're going to talk about the Swiss Animal Battle!
Little nature observers, 2 to 4 players, ages 4 and up, for 10 minutes. It's up to you to find the biggest animal to win!
Are you familiar with the classic card game War? This game is played on the same principle! Instead of the numbers and characters of a classic deck of cards, you'll find beautifully illustrated cards.
Marmot, lynx, swan... Turn over the cards at the same time as the other players. The card with the biggest animal—or the highest number—wins!
The game consists of animal cards, from smallest to largest, and the numbers 1 to 4 to make it easier for younger children to play. They can then recognize which number is larger by looking at the animals.
High-quality cards made in France by the Swiss publisher Auzou, and easy to play for children who are starting to play board and card games.
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Hello everyone !
My 1st is a country known for its chocolate and watches.
My 2nd is another without the other.
My 3rd is what we are on when we pray.
My 4th is a shopping center.
My whole thing is a card game for little one to discover the scale, who am I?
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The cabaret influenced many artists, including Toulouse-Lautrec, who created many posters for Parisian cabarets.
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Today we are going to play with the word “light”
I'll sing " You show the lights that stop me, turn to stone.”
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Welcome to a new opus of "Offs du JJV"!
I love being able to adapt to you and offer personalized events, sales, and orders based on your interest in board games that are a little off the beaten path.
I'm delighted to see you following me on my sometimes slightly crazy adventure of offering things you don't necessarily see elsewhere in Vaison, France, or Europe!
I knew perfectly well that by specializing in a range of games more original than what my colleagues generally offer, the launch could be a bit risky.
And the first two years were a daily struggle to promote games and small publishers, in addition to a few traditional distributors like Asmodee and Gigamic. Not being fans of the policies of some large distributors towards independent shops, a few of us small shops have chosen to work primarily with other large or small distributors who respect us. When small shops are asked to order as much as large retailers or supermarkets in order to, and I quote, "finally have a decent portfolio," we realize we made the right choice not to favor this major distributor.
We haven't all set out to become ruthless in developing the gaming world or to confuse people by offering ready-made, over-consumed games. Games that will sometimes be played once and then end up gathering dust in closets…
What's really great about the gaming world is that we have other large, small, and medium-sized distributors who treat us with the minimum respect required for a partnership. Even if this disappoints some, mutual respect and a win-win situation are essential values for me in any partnership.
With distributors also recognizing the fun factor, it feels a bit like David versus Goliath, with giants with feet of clay abandoning their creators and small publishing houses along the way because they're no longer profitable enough…
I have principles, and I'll never compromise on them. The moments shared around games are far more interesting than simply collecting unused boxes that don't match our interests but that we bought just because they were trendy…
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Hello everyone!
Our Play with thoughts of the day comes from the German actrice and dancer Marlene Dietrich:
"The cabaret is a place of seduction, where artists can show their charm."
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Hello everyone!
Today we're going to talk about Quarter Monkey!
Skillful word-makers, for 2 to 8 players, ages 10 and up, for 30 minutes, it's up to you to put the monkey back together to win!
Quart Monkey is a vocabulary game that requires thought, bluffing, and a bit of cunning to outwit your opponents using special cards (change of direction, x2, thieving monkey...).
You need to win 4 quarter monkeys to win the game. Players take turns playing letter cards, making sure they always have a word in mind containing all the letters on the table. By accusing a player of bluffing, you can win a quarter monkey if they can't give a word containing all the letters. If the player can answer correctly, they win the quarter monkey.
Quarter Monkey is the perfect party game for gatherings with friends or family. Originally, Quarter Monkey was a word game that can be played in the car, on a school bus, or anywhere else.
This version with letter cards adds new possibilities by allowing players to play the letters randomly and brings a dynamic pace to the game thanks to the joker tiles and the hourglass.
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Hello everyone !
My 1st is the 1st syllable carriage.
My 2nd is an interjection highlightening obvisouness.
My 3rd is up and bright in the sky.
My 4th is the letter concerning the mobile network.
My whole thing is a play on words and bluffing that will make you act like monkeys, who am I?
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The famous cancan dancer, Jane Avril, was one of the first women to perform at the Moulin Rouge and helped to popularize the dance.
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Today we are going to play with the word “costume”
I'll sing " I'm not here to let you down, but the costume makes the clown.”.
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Welcome to a new opus of "Offs du JJV"!
"Dance is like the circus; it's a spectacle that makes us dream."
The most important thing in creating this store is that I wanted you to be able to enjoy fun moments playing games, whether at home or at events.
Board games are a way to enjoy ourselves and have fun together, and to cherish the moments shared with our family, friends, and loved ones.
When you have gamers, you can always be sure to please them with a game that matches their preferences, whether it's the theme, the gameplay mechanics, and especially the shared experience it creates. We take a few steps to discover a new mechanic and then see if we like what it offers or not. And don't forget to let yourself be guided by the game's theme and setting, embarking on a journey to new lands while stimulating your thinking…
I see board games as a pastime just as entertaining and stimulating as dance and circus arts. They transport us to a world of their own, created by talented illustrators and designers. I particularly love the games illustrated by Naïade!
In my opinion, games can allow us to travel and escape from everyday life, if only for a moment. They allow us to immerse ourselves in a universe, a setting, and a game mechanic that will stimulate and soothe us all at the same time.
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Hello everyone!
Our Play with thoughts of the day comes from the American actor and dancer Fred Astaire:
"Dance is like the circus, it's a spectacle that makes us dream."
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Hello everyone!
Today we're going to talk about Krazy Words!
Whether you're a talented word creator, for 3 to 7 players, ages 10 and up, or for 30 minutes, create original words based on your chosen theme!
Krounch? What is it? An Australian marsupial? A chocolate bar? A rare disease? Nobody knows, and that's what makes this game hilarious: inventing and guessing completely wacky words! Who will invent the funniest words? And who will figure out which themes your opponents' words correspond to? Krazy Words proves that it's still possible to innovate in word games and puzzles.
Each player receives a theme or definition (a dessert, a Chinese city, the name of a candy, etc.). They then create a word from nine randomly drawn letters, hoping the other players will match their word to the theme or definition.
During the voting phase, all the themes and words are displayed. Your goal is to find as many matching pairs as possible, hoping the other players will connect your card to the word you created.
This game can be played with friends or family, including young children. Children under 10 might be confused if they don't understand the card they've drawn, but they can change it. Use the randomly drawn letters to create an original word based on the given theme! Will the other players guess the theme of your word? The winner is the player with the most points after four rounds.
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Hello everyone !
My 1st is the 1st syllable of crayon.
My 2nd is a compressed file without the ending P.
My 3rd are what is composing a sentence.
My whole thing is words game that will make you speechless, who am I?
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