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Some new things in your Pick Up relay!
Hello everyone!
There's something new at your Vaison Pick Up point ;)
You could already return your online orders using a label provided or printed at home from the website where you made your purchase, via carriers Chronopost, Colissimo, and DPD!
After carefully packing your product(s) and sealing your box at home, affix or tape your return label to your package, being careful not to cover the barcodes and QR codes for optimal delivery.
You can now also return your Amazon packages using the QR code you receive by email or that is available in your Amazon account. No need for packaging; it's provided in-store.
Choose the item(s) you want to return to Amazon. Select "Post Office - Print on site" and choose your Pick Up point. The chosen Pick Up point has the packaging and prints the label using the provided QR code. Need to wash your duvet? Perfect timing! With the Impekkable service, pick up your sheet or duvet kit for just €1 at your local Pick Up point.
After paying for your service on the Impekkable website, simply pack your sheets or duvet(s) at home using the compression bag provided. Once your duvet is compressed, place it in the blue shipping bag. Your Pick Up point will scan your label, and your linens and duvet(s) will be returned washed and ironed 6 days after being dropped off at the point where you left them. More informations here: https://www.impekkable.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=marque&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22595510833&gbraid=0AAAAA_O1t6r6nM8N2MYS4gBL2sUM70AAp
For Canal+ exchanges, bring your equipment to the Pick Up point for the exchange, or pick up your equipment and return it to the Pick Up point in the same box, depending on Canal+'s requirements. For cancellations, there are no more blue bags; your equipment to be returned must be placed in a sealed box with its shipping label affixed beforehand at home.
Therefore, send your Chronopost and DPD parcels to a Pick Up point. The Pick Up partner for Colissimo is only for collecting your parcels and sending your returns. Colissimo parcels between individuals (J+2 Dom on your shipping label) must be dropped off at La Poste (the French postal service). ;)
Pssst! Your La Poste Group Pick Up point still doesn't offer to pick up or receive your Mondial Relay, Relais Colis, UPS, DHL, GLS, or Vinted Go parcels, etc… :)
To find out where to drop them off, you can visit:
https://www.villepratique.fr/
(Only in French)
This website allows you to find your nearest Pick Up point based on the name of the point offered, and also provides many other nearby services. ;)
For your Chronopost tracking, click here:
https://www.chronopost.fr/en/track-your-parcel
For your Colissimo tracking, click here:
https://www.laposte.fr/outils/suivre-vos-envois
(Only in French)
And finally, for your DPD parcels, click here:
https://www.dpd.com/fr/en/
Great day everyone, and above all, good game! ;)
Hello everyone!
Board games have unexpected benefits that many in the gaming world already suspected.
So, give them a try and enjoy!
Good day, great week, and good game!
https://www.science-et-vie.com/corps-et-sante/catan-dixit-donjons-et-dragons-ces-jeux-de-plateau-transforment-la-prise-en-charge-de-lanxiete-sociale-et-de-lautisme-242537.html
(Only in French)
“I love Carnival; it’s a time of celebration and fun that makes me dream.”
When you go to Carnival, you let yourself be surprised by its various elements. You let yourself be carried away, opening yourself up to unexpected events.
That’s also what I try to do every day in the store and during events: surprise you and help you break out of your daily routine.
I really enjoy organizing events and themed evenings that allow me to showcase the wide variety of board games that the world of gaming has to offer. A Werewolf game with a medieval theme and atmosphere for 35 people? No problem! A special Valentine’s Day event? Absolutely! Leading events in another language is definitely doable; and what’s more, discovering games that aren’t always available in France? Absolutely!
Co-leading with wonderful colleagues? Of course! In France and elsewhere? Definitely! The world of games has allowed me to make wonderful connections, develop unique and genuine friendships, and create and help create bonds between players!
I love sharing moments around games with you, because they allow us to open up to each other and make our gaming sessions so vibrant!
So thank you for believing in my event planning project, and for some of you, for having believed in it since the beginning of the store or by joining me on this gaming adventure!
As long as you're motivated to explore the world of games, I'd be happy to share it with you in the store and, of course, at our events!
Thank you Mr. D'Epenoux for bringing us so many beautiful fun nuggets such as the golden ace 2024 Trio, and a non-exhaustive list, Hanabi, Imagine, Bomb Buster....
Thank you also for allowing us to share moments around a table and not just games placed on a table... Thank you for your kindness, your humor, your good humor and your passionate look at the gaming world.
Rest in peace and thank you again for everything.
I wanted to share with you this magnificent tribute article from Gus and Co, because it really reflects the feeling of the gaming world. I didn't have the words so thank you Gus&Co.
https://gusandco.net/2026/06/05/matthieu-depenoux-cocktail-games-mort/ And for those who didn't know him, here's an humoristic video of him in 2023 before he won the golden ace 2024 with Trio:
Hello everyone!
With this gorgeous weather, let's get ready for Carnival!
It's going to be a hot summer, a beautiful summer, but don't forget to drink water ;)
And here's our summer showcase, with the theme: Carnival!
Enjoy discovering, great evening, and good game ;)
Hello everyone!
Welcome to a new installment of "JJV Offs"!
"Cabaret is a theater of life, where artists reveal their souls."
More info: jouelejeuvaison.com/blog
Cabaret has a magical quality that allows artists to lay bare their emotions, sharing a unique feeling and moment with the audience. In our own way, as enthusiasts of the gaming world who offer you games ranging from classic to more original, we also share a little bit of our own souls with you.
According to a study, board games stimulate cognitive functions and help build self-confidence within a framework of shared rules.
So, when we invite you to play with us, it's to allow you to express your feelings and gain confidence in your ability to develop simple strategies at first, and then more complex ones later on. A great way to spend quality time with loved ones, friends, or even complete strangers, and perhaps discover a passion for board games or simply enjoy some fun together.
Board games have the wonderful ability to bring together people from all walks of life. Because the rules are common and familiar, they offer a shared foundation and a level playing field for learning how to play or developing your strategy.
Games are a wonderful way to discover the personalities of the different players around the table. And as Plato said, "You can learn more about someone in an hour of play than in a year of conversation."
Good day and good game! ;)
Hello everyone!
Welcome to a new installment of "The JJV Offs"!
"I love cabaret; it's a place where you can be provocative and creative."
I've always loved the very free and creative side of cabaret. You can experiment with admirable artistic displays that transport you somewhere else for a moment.
We are also very fortunate in the world of games to have talented authors, illustrators, and creators. They offer us a variety of diverse and varied games that allow us to escape from everyday life for a while. These small creators manage to give us unique and innovative gaming experiences that immerse us in a new universe and game mechanics each time.
It's truly remarkable to think that someone has dedicated their time and talent to creating a game just for us. If that's not passion, I don't know what is… It often starts with a somewhat vague project, but a good idea that wants to be shared and become a staple in game collections for players of all levels, from beginners to experts.
Whatever happens, exchange and sharing are always key. The beauty of the gaming world lies in its ability to bring players together through the gems of games it offers. Don't be afraid to explore the world of board games, because you'll discover games with mechanics ranging from simple to complex, but always varied and stimulating.
Good day and good game! ;)
Hello everyone!
Welcome to a new installment of "JJV's Offs "!
"The circus is a world of its own, where artists can express their imagination."
Circus artists are often willing to push their limits to create ever more impressive acts and delight us. They are free to create acts as they see fit. My boundless imagination allows me to offer you unique gaming experiences and games both inside and outside the store.
I love offering personalized activities that are uniquely yours. Simply because you are all unique, and I love offering you moments as unique as you are.
Just like in everyday life, I like to think about quarterly themes that inspire me so I can offer you the best and discover new things at the same time as you.
Games allow me to offer you a variety of themes and introduce you to original mechanics. I love showcasing independent publishers who offer wonderful games sometimes overlooked by large distributors who only care about the numbers.
The world of games is open to everyone, and that's what makes it unique. I hope to continue reinventing myself within the store to offer you even more originality.
Good day and good game! ;)
Hello everyone!
Welcome to a new installment of "JJV's Off"!
"The circus is a place of dreams, where children and adults can escape."
Many people become children again when they go to the circus. The difficulty of an act, the unexpected surprise that makes our eyes widen, the joke that throws us off balance and makes us laugh. The controlled risk of the trapeze artists that leaves us breathless. The anticipation of a clown's recurring joke, etc…
Board games also provide a comforting framework that allows everyone, on an equal footing, to explore strategies of varying difficulty. But above all, they offer a setting where we can come together to enjoy ourselves and enrich ourselves with discoveries that create a life experience…
I truly see them as an escape, a suspended moment where everyone enjoys themselves, focuses, and achieves goals or pushes their limits to understand the game, try to master it, and have fun with shared rules.
Board games, for me, ever since I was little, have always been a source of connection and shared joy, smiles, and even laughter. I started playing with my grandparents, and especially my grandfather.
These unique moments, when I was able to have a normal childhood thanks to them, will forever remain my most cherished childhood memories, even though they are no longer here.
Their memories and the way they raised me will stay with me throughout my life, because it is thanks to them that I didn't succumb to a difficult childhood with my parents.
From the very first moments I was able to enjoy playing with my grandparents and at school, where I was a normal child, I understood that playing was a unique moment of freedom and discovery.
And since then, I've never stopped. Even at school with my classmates, I loved seeing them laugh and have fun with the different games I had created for them. As a young child, I adored these moments of respite where I could play and enjoy myself like the other children without fearing any repercussions.
It's very important to me to participate in the various events that allow me to bring smiles to children who may have had similar experiences to mine. The "smile fairy," as they so kindly and innocently call me, hopes to bring them that smile every time.
It might not seem like much to many people in their daily lives, but bringing them a little dose of positivity, connection, and sharing means something to them. And one thing that never fades, and that I never tire of seeing on their faces, is their smiles.
Have a good day and enjoy the game ;)
Welcome to a new installment of "JJV's Off-Scenes"!
"I love cabaret; it's a place where you can be yourself."
What I love about cabaret is its way of dramatizing everyday life events and making them more engaging by singing about them with a healthy dose of self-deprecation. It's about how, no matter what happens, there's always something to learn, and if we take a step back, we can realize what it is... Even if there are difficulties, seeing them from a distance allows us to see them from a different perspective and understand what they can teach us.
The world of cabaret offers this setting where we can step back and escape from the everyday while enjoying the show. I cherish these moments we share at the heart of the store, during events in the region and beyond.
I draw inspiration from every event, good and bad, in my company's life to help it grow and develop new projects and collaborations. For example, I like to use the TikTok page to bring you a more "everyday" feel than with other platforms.
When I play with you, just like in everyday life, I'm myself. Although, once you know the games, I allow myself to play a more strategic role, as I enjoy doing... because I like to plan my moves in advance, like when I play chess.
When I play, it's not necessarily to win, but above all to learn and share. To share unique moments and anecdotes with you that become life experiences. To learn that we never stop learning and that we can always discover new things at any point in our lives.
Good day and good game! ;)
Hello everyone!
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…
Good day and good game! ;)
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.
Good day and good game ;)
Hello everyone!
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…
Good day and good game ;)
Hello everyone!
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.
Good day and good game! ;)
Good evening everyone!
April Fish doesn't exist, but of course you can discover a selection of games to hunt for!
The great thing about games is that there's no risk of indigestion and we all have fun together. ;)
So for those who have TikTok, here's the game hunt:
https://www.tiktok.com/@joue.le.jeu.vaison/video/7623840787406589207
And for those who don't, follow the links to the clickable images to discover the page(s) of the game(s) that interest you. ;)
Good evening and good game! ;)
End of the game store and beginning of the karaoke!
Hello everyone!
Due to the current situation, the store is evolving towards new projects!
Indeed, board games are no longer profitable enough, so the store is now becoming a different kind of project.
Packages began being distributed this morning to passersby, and the games sold are on sale online at 50% to 90% off until February 30, 2027.
The store will now be closed during the day and open at night, becoming a karaoke bar where you can sing your heart out! Come and belt out your tunes from Monday to Sunday, 8 pm to 4 am, and let us hear your lovely voices ;) I look forward to seeing you at 40 Avenue Victor Hugo, 84110 Vaison la Romaine, to discover this new concept starting tonight at 8 pm.
Thank you for these, almost, 8 years of board games, and here's to singing! As soon as you arrive, you can contact me under my stage name, April Fish ;)
See you soon, have a great day and enjoy the melody of happiness. ;)
Hello everyone!
Welcome to a new opus of "Offs du JJV"!
"Cabaret is a performance venue where artists can showcase their talent."
The best thing about turning your passion into your profession is that you put your heart and soul into it. I'm so happy to share the best thing about the gaming world with you: its friendly atmosphere. It's a bit like my own stage for sharing my passion for games with you is the store and the events.
I've been trying my best to share my enthusiasm for board games with you every day for almost 8 years now! I'm so happy to see that my partnerships have been renewed every year for several consecutive years now.
I will do everything I can to continue bringing you joy by sharing my passion for board games with you at every opportunity, whether it's through leading activities, in the store, or during our game nights and co-hosting sessions. I'm fortunate to sometimes co-host with or manage teams of wonderful people.
I equally appreciate these shared moments whether I'm leading a team of game night organizers, hosting on my own (most of the time), or co-hosting with former colleagues. We can even dress up and step into the shoes of a character to make the eyes of the little ones light up.
Because above all, for me, game night is and will always be a joyful environment that fosters shared good times. That's why, in addition to offering attractive prices, I wanted to develop game night activities.
Good day and good game ;)
Hello everyone!
Welcome to a new opus of "Offs du JJV"!
"Magic is an art that makes us believe in the impossible."
What I particularly appreciate about the Christmas season is the conviviality and leisurely pace that allows us to daydream. It's a time that makes many of us happier than usual, because we know we'll be spending time with our loved ones and friends.
It's one of many opportunities throughout the year to share unique moments together. More than meals or gifts, it's the memories that will remain and warm our hearts when we think back on them.
I was also very happy to see the progress of some of my players, young and old, during the Christmas holidays. They regained some confidence in themselves and their ability to improve. This might not be my place to speak, but I'm especially proud of you when you achieve goals that seemed impossible.
Personally, I don't understand the concept of "competition," as I've said many times before. For me, I either succeed and learn, or I fail and learn even more than I would with a success. Success or failure, there's always something to be gained from every life experience if we're willing to learn from it.
The Christmas season and its magic are no exception. The illusion allows us to believe that we can achieve the goal we set for ourselves, even when it seems so unattainable, because something, and often someone, encouraged us to believe! It's these moments, which seem so magical in life, that allow us to reconnect with ourselves and keep believing. So keep believing in yourself; wonderful things can always happen! ;)
Good day and good game ;)
Hello everyone!
Since the store is no longer a mystery to you, but apparently a bit more so to me, here's a short video for you!
You'll discover my hometown and videos of Vaison, the two towns that are very dear to me!
Then, a selection of games with anecdotes and to kick off spring in style. ;)
To watch the video, click here:
https://www.tiktok.com/@joue.le.jeu.vaison/video/7618246285119835414
And for those who don't have TikTok, the list of games featured in the video for anecdotes and spring is here by clicking on the picture of the game you want to discover!
Good day and good game! ;)
Hello everyone!
Welcome to a new opus of "Offs du JJV"!
"Cabaret is a theater of life, where artists show us their soul and their heart."
I see life as a cabaret. We are all subject to life's ups and downs. In my case, I try to see what life brings us, and I live as I play, without pretense.
Just as cabaret artists offer us the most poignant moments of their show, I like to be both a spectator and an actor in my own life. This allows me to doubly appreciate these moments that I share with you every day at the store.
You'll never have to wonder with me whether it was just for the show or real life. I don't know how to cheat, in life as in games; I simply can't.
I'm with you at the store and at the games just as I am in everyday life. I don't know how to lie because I'd be too afraid of losing the trust you've placed in me, and especially the trust I've placed in myself. So, I show you the real me when I'm with you.
I value genuine, open-hearted relationships, and I believe that if you want the same from others, you have to be able to give it back. That's why I'm always honest with you, simply because I don't have the inclination to do otherwise. Manipulating, belittling, or harassing is simply not in my nature. I'm not perfect, far from it. But I always make sure to show you at least a minimum of politeness towards those who are insensitive, because that's how my grandparents raised me, and those are values I fully embrace…
I love growing and learning from life's experiences, and learning from you, just as I can teach you things in return. I love this exchange between people that life offers us. We learn so much about ourselves through our interactions with others. So thank you for being part of my cabaret.
Good day and good game ;)
Hello everyone!
Welcome to a new opus of "Offs du JJV"!
"The circus is a place of magic, where artists can create incredible illusions."
With my small shop, I hope to bring you a little magic by offering games and activities that you'll enjoy.
I love creating tailor-made moments that are unique to you! Because these are personalized gaming sessions, each one different from the last, as unique as you are. ;) For many, I could be compared to a circus clown who makes you laugh with his tools, which for me are games and my good humor. I love seeing you enjoy the activities I offer and seeing you build connections and friendships with other players.
I love helping children who lack self-confidence rediscover their smiles and regain their confidence through play, and above all, through their own efforts. Helping them find untapped inner resources through play, making them smile, is simply the icing on the cake.
They can achieve incredible development and self-confidence when we allow these experiences to come alive or provide structure to help them spread their wings. Rediscovered abilities and heartwarming memories are created through the various games and conversations we share, which brings me immense joy.
Seeing you smile and be happy, so open to others and sharing good times through play, is my greatest daily reward and the reason I started these workshops. So, if you regain confidence in yourself and your various abilities, it might make you feel like a magician, and I'm happy to play that role just to see you smile. It's because every day, with you, I achieve my goal of bringing people closer to themselves and to others, and that's priceless. ;)
Good day and good game ;)
Pick up service back in function
Hello everyone!
The pickup point is now open again for your Chronopost, Colissimo (returns and Amazon), and DPD parcels.
The pickup point and the Pick Up network apologize again for any inconvenience.
See you soon and have a good rest of the day.
Joue le Jeu Vaison
It's Show Time, so come to the JJV! ;)
Hello everyone!
And here's our spring window display, inspired by the circus and cabaret: It's Show Time!
Come and discover it in store at 40 Avenue Victor Hugo in Vaison-la-Romaine!
Come to the JJV! :) Good day and good game! ;)
Hello everyone!
Due to a parcel terminal malfunction, the Pick Up point is currently unable to accept Chronopost and DPD parcels or Colissimo returns (including Amazon).
The Pick Up point is also unable to receive parcels intended for it. Pick Up anticipates a return to normal service on Saturday, March 7th or Monday, March 9th.
The Pick Up point and network apologize for any inconvenience.
Good day and good game! ;)
Hello everyone!
Welcome to a new opus of "Offs du JJV"!
"Pleasure can be based on illusion, but happiness rests on reality."
There are illusions that turn into reality and bring us great happiness. But some hopes are unfulfilled or have guided us towards something else, sometimes much better for us.
When I first started the store, I was so eager to launch outdoor events that I started accepting proposals wherever they were, sometimes authorizing anything and everything...
Organizations where I honored my services and who subsequently refused to pay even though they had signed the quote committing them to pay. So I insisted on receiving my payment and refused to host events in those organizations afterward. Associations or organizations that take the liberty of canceling the event slot at the last minute, claiming I was a micro-business, didn't have to notify me before canceling because that's all I had to do...
Of course, I did my job when asked, but once the events were completed, I refused to do the next ones. In my opinion, respect for both parties in a partnership is the basic criterion.
So I've put simple but basic terms and rules into my partnerships to ensure I don't relive these degrading exchanges for my store. I offer an event service to share good times with players from beginners to avid enthusiasts.
These same organizations that, after disrespecting me and expressing it calmly and respectfully face to face, try to contact me again every year as if nothing had happened. I'm not particularly resentful, but once someone has damaged my store, there's no point in coming to me for anything...
I will never tolerate anyone crossing the line regarding the store, or even me. Never again will I let rude and unpleasant people think it's normal to insult and belittle me and then come and ask me for favors or anything else as if nothing had happened.
If these people come back to me after disrespecting me, it shows that I'm not the problem, otherwise they wouldn't come back. :) They can say whatever they want, intelligent people see beyond the gossip and backbiting... ; )
And my reality now is that I only have partnerships where mutual respect is the basis, and that's priceless... Thank you to these associations and organizations that trust me every year throughout the year. You're awesome too ;)
So thank you for all the great times we shared. Thank you so much for the shared unique moments. Vielen Dank für diesen Momenten zusammen. Muchas gracias para todos estos momentos juntos. Grazie mille per tutti questi momenti insieme. ;)
Good day and good game ;)
Hello everyone!
Welcome to a new opus of " JJV’s Offs"!
"Reality, whatever it may be, is much more beautiful than illusion."
Even if illusion gives us the impression that something is more beautiful, it's because it makes us see things we were hoping to achieve. But in the end, reality can be a little more brutal sometimes, but at least it doesn't give us false hope.
I had the illusion when I opened the store a little while ago that since Vaison was nice, the people must be too... Then again, there's good and bad everywhere, you might say. But there are still some people here who aren't happy in their lives and want to make sure you aren't either...
When you come to the point of walking past shops several times (yes, because this kind of people do it with a lot of shops in Vaison... ^^), saying each time, "there's nothing but shit in there," "there's never anyone there," or even "he's an asshole because he/she doesn't want to do what I asked him/her," to name just three...^^
I don't know at what point a minimally sane adult thinks it's okay to talk badly about other people and put them down to give yourself the illusion of existing and being strong. I won't keep quiet about this kind of person anymore, because even when I did, I got a lot of flak because I don't allow them to disrespect me...
And when the illusion fades, we find ourselves facing reality, more or less harsh... I really like Vaison, the town, and its landscapes. But we have to face reality, even if it's not always pleasant. There are some people here who are only happy when other people are unhappy... And unfortunately, there are a few of them here... The store is called Joue le Jeu Vaison, because I am attached to this town and the people who make it more pleasant.
My reality is daily interactions with passionate and cheerful customers and players. My reality is the complicity with extraordinary people every day in the store and during gaming events.
My reality is sharing my passion for gaming with you day after day. So thank you again. ;)
Good day and good game ;)
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I already wanted to thank you for all the lovers of love who came to take advantage of the Valentine's Day offer!
Thank you to the lovers, to the children who came to offer surprises to their parents, to the friends who tease each other as they say in the west “like old couples” with a tender and complicit bicker… ;)
And since love is not just about being in a relationship, find here the magnificent article by Marinette Gravier to get the opinion of our elders on this subject right here:
Also discover here the store's new Tiktok video on the Olympics and games again and again (surprise ^^ hoping that it will make you smile or even laugh) ;) at the following link:
And for those who don't have Tik Tok, here are the links to the nine games presented in the video by clicking on the picture of the game you want to discover. Thank you again to everyone for your enthusiasm for the store on a daily basis. :)
And in Vaison, we Play the Game so we will vote on March 15 for the municipal elections since there will only be one round. ;)
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"Let me escape the lying and criminal illusion of happiness! Give me work, fatigue, pain, and enthusiasm."
Nothing is gained for nothing, and determination is often a great asset in life in general, but especially in the life of an independent business. That's good, because work doesn't scare me. I love developing new projects.
I'm very happy to have been able to share games, fun moments, and discussions in and outside the store for almost eight years now. For almost seven years, outdoor events have allowed me to introduce you to fun gems and allow you to enjoy them with you.
I'm very satisfied and proud of myself, because my daily work in the store and in outdoor events has allowed me to be a guarantee of reliability and quality for you. I wish I could honor all the event requests you send me, but I'm incredibly lucky to be hired year after year.
I appreciate how lucky I am to be able to offer you events that reflect your personality, that I love to personalize and share with you. You may wish you wanted to be everywhere, but that's not my case. I like people to talk about the store, but I don't want to gain any personal glory from it.
I'm always delighted when I'm offered new partnerships and the opportunity to promote the store by offering me articles in the newspaper (thanks again, Marinette ;) ). And I'm lucky to have customers who believe in my store all year round, so thank you too ;).
Good day and good game ;)
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"It's a ridiculous illusion to hold on to life when it's fleeing in all directions, untamed, indomitable, proud, free."
We often have plans when we plan to create something, whether it's a business or something else. But they don't always go as planned. Because yes, the unexpected is often a big part of creation and what sometimes makes it better in the end!
No matter how well we've planned from A to Z with discipline and determination, when the unexpected intervenes, we often have to readjust our plans. I had planned to open the store in mid-to-late May 2018, but the renovations took longer than expected, so I opened on June 25th instead.
This nevertheless allowed us to receive orders on time and improve the store's layout for its opening the following month. The only problem was that opening week didn't go as I'd envisioned, not at all... Following a general power outage, the outages burned the hard drives of the three computers that then made up the cyberspace.
It wasn't the best surprise of opening week, honestly. However, I managed to find a colleague who was parting with a few computers, which allowed me to offer the cyberspace service while I waited for new computers.
And my most wonderful surprise of opening week was that you were already there and came to discover the store, which didn't yet have many items at the time. But you were admirable and you played the game. ;)
I also hadn't anticipated that events at one location would bring me a recommendation, then another, and another... These wonderful recommendations from various organizations allowed me to promote and develop outdoor events.
These in-store events were very popular before 2020 and more difficult to revive afterward. But at the same time, outdoor events took off at a great pace at that time and are still going strong now.
When we're willing to let it express itself, life offers us surprises, sometimes good or bad, but always ones that help us grow and learn.
Good day and good game ;)
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"The flower of illusion produces the fruit of reality."
I had this idea, which some found a bit crazy, of launching a board game store in Vaison. I was even told that there weren't any players in Vaison and that it wouldn't work. This is what many entrepreneurs hear when launching new projects...
It's clear that seven years later, not only are there players, but also gaming associations have been created. I now see a real craze for board games on a daily basis. Many organizations and town halls are equipping themselves with games to be able to offer them to their customers or residents.
I am very happy to see that my dream of creating a board game store wasn't in vain and that it is becoming a reality. I'm thrilled to share one of my daily passions with my fellow gamers and new gamers. Board games bring us closer and open us up to others.
So yes, if I had to do it all over again, I think I would, despite all the ups and downs related to malicious actors and the financial and health crises we've experienced and are currently going through. Because even if the life of an independent business isn't always easy, it teaches us a lot about others and ourselves.
Good day and good game ;)
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"Life is made of illusions. Among these illusions, some succeed. They are what constitute reality."
One of the things we could have called an illusion at the very beginning of the store was to get people from Vaison and the surrounding area to play. At first, people didn't really believe it, but over the years, a wonderful community of players was created.
I was also sometimes laughed at when I talked about developing gaming activities to bring people together and have them share a good time. And now here I am, hosting events in Vaison and the surrounding area, but also expanding to several locations in France and abroad. ;)
We had given the store two or three years, but it's clear that it will soon celebrate its eighth anniversary. ;) And all of this is thanks to me and my daily tenacity and determination, but also thanks to you... Some of you have been with me from the beginning throughout the year. When I get discouraged, because yes, even with our own company, it can happen to us, I think about why I started.
And I started to share my passion for games with you; and I've continued for the same reason for almost eight years. ;) Discovering games and helping you discover them is one of my greatest victories in the daily life of the store.
Good day and good game ;)
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"We are born alone, we live alone, we die alone. It is only through love and friendship that we can create the illusion that we are not alone."
We are the only person we will be with throughout our lives, so we might as well take care of ourselves. We also meet different people along the way who enrich our journey on a human level, whether the experience is good or bad.
The connections we create along the way allow us to build bonds that allow us to feel less alone. I am happy to have discovered you and to continue discovering you every day in the store.
Whether through our conversations in the store or during playtime, I love learning from the life experiences we share. They all teach us something about other people and ourselves. These are timeless moments that we share and that will never come back. I enjoy sharing them with you and being able to bring you moments of conviviality.
Since I was little, I've always enjoyed bringing people together to create bonds. It's somewhat what I still do now through the store and events. I love seeing my customers and players discover and get to know each other through me; it gives me a sense of accomplishment.
As a child, I was the instigator of many games with my school friends. I often led or co-led various and varied games to enjoy moments with my classmates that are some of my most precious school memories.
That's why I like to offer you a variety of things in the store, because I like to vary the moments of togetherness to share with you.
Good day and good game ;)
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"Life is a rose, each petal an illusion and each thorn a reality."
One of my favorite thorns, which has become a conceptual reality for me, is those associations or festival committees that come to you and ask if you'll donate "some of your store's junk" for their raffle or lottery.
Yes, yes, you read that right. All this with a falsely cheerful smile while waiting for your response, or perhaps with some irritation... I couldn't say, because I don't want to get into the heads of these kinds of people and put myself in their shoes, because it seems pretty confusing...^^
So it's a concept that escapes me somewhat, coming to ask for prizes from merchants while belittling their merchandise or their store...^^ Personally, I find it quite intriguing. It happens sometimes, and I insist to these associations that I do not work with or contribute to organizations that do not respect my store...
My beautiful petal, which is my most beautiful illusion, is to believe that people who don't like each other and constantly put others down (even those they just laughed with before) will be able to appreciate people who don't want to hurt others in return...
It must be my somewhat naive side, but I'm working on it so that my good deeds remain for the lovely people of Vaison. I'm learning to distance myself and detach myself from those people who only come for one thing: to try to ruin the store...
These people will no longer receive any reaction from me in the face of their rudeness and lack of respect. Besides, generally, when they see that they get no reaction and that I remain at least minimally polite to them, they end up leaving unhappy. Often slamming the door for a more theatrical side...^^
I no longer intend to waste time or energy on people who aren't worth it because it gives me much more for you. Energy that I use to welcome you with a smile and a kind word, because that's still nicer. ;)
And just because we had a disagreeable person just before you doesn't mean it has to be lovely people like my clients who suffer a bad mood from me because of them later.
So, with these kinds of disagreeable, and sometimes very disrespectful, people, I let it slide because I know the important battles to fight and those that aren't worth it...
Because this type of person is convinced they have the right to treat people like that because the people around them have always let them do it that way... I'm no Don Quixote, I wouldn't fight windmills. I prefer to have the energy and time to dedicate to the store, offering you original games and custom events. Because the most important thing in the end, and that's why I created the store in the first place, is to share good times around games with you. ;)
Good day and good game ;)
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“The adventurous heart is laughing at these illusions. He knows of sure science that the risk, the mystery, the unexpected, the irrational constitute the true order of life, the real reason. "
You cannot plan your life a hundred percent, because life always has surprises in store for us. This is what makes her always more astonishing. If everything was flat and repetitive, life would lack this I don't know what mystery that it offers us on a daily basis.
When you are keen to marvel and try to live life in an unconventional way, you discover unsuspected treasures. Of course we also meet resistance from people who love their daily train.
It’s very good to love to have your own pace and want lifestyle. This is not a reason to try to demotivate those who want to do more than living a daily copied-pacored.
The story is not necessarily endless and if everyone lived like other people, nothing will have ever evolved. We cannot always do the same thing and wait for different results. I am not afraid of change because it always brings new ideas and possibilities of evolution.
If I had stayed in classical animation, I would never have met its different people from different horizons, ages and environments as I currently do with my store and my external animations.
If I hadn't dared to launch and continue the store while listening to bad languages, I would never have lived all these beautiful life experiences with you. I would have done well with unlikely or even vicious people.
You can't do without so I learned to do with it. As if it was normal to leave an open door when it is hot and to lose the freshness of a shop just because it is funny ... or even to leave its used hygienic towel in a store gate because it is funny, you understand.
I'm not even talking about those people who find it normal to tell you that there is never anyone in your store and that you would better close permanently ... We know by whom they are sent these, huh! ;) Not only should you do with these unpleasant people and who have ever asked for their opinions but you can be sure that they will give it to you anyway ... ^^ But we will do with it since we cannot do without ...;)
In the end, I appreciate living my life as I plan and to be surprised because she has to bring me to enrich my experience throughout the way. :)
Good day and good game;)
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"The past is an echo, the future an illusion; only the present is a portal to the eternity you seek."
The events we have experienced will never return, but remain anchored within us and shape us on our life path. We never really know what life has to offer, so we can only hope to live a life that suits us. But to create this future for ourselves, we must be active in the present. It's the only time we can concretely take action in our lives...
The past is no more, the future has not yet arrived, but the present is, as its name suggests, a gift of everyday life. Every day is a chance to seize to take advantage of what life offers us, an infinite number of opportunities. But if we're stuck in the past or too focused on the future, we can forget to see what's ahead.
What started as a simple joke during a presentation in Spain during a presentation in Italy ultimately became a real opportunity. What was supposed to be a trial period within certain organizations became a series of presentations automatically renewed every year.
I don't regret taking my path step by step, measuring which opportunities were interesting for my small business and which weren't because I wasn't taken seriously or my company was denigrated.
I have principles and a work ethic that have stayed with me since I started the store and that I maintain even now. Simply because they allow me to provide efficient and professional service and benefits to the organizations I work with, and of course, to my customers in the store and during presentations. I've refused to work with organizations that didn't respect their members or my store because it simply didn't align with my values and my way of working. I've been offered attractive contracts for certain aspects that I refused for these same reasons.
I'm not ready to negotiate my values for anything if it doesn't align with them. For example, returning harassment when it's inflicted on me. But I'm a firm believer in putting words into words and discussing what's wrong. You don't solve a problem by returning the same negative energy, but often you have to talk about it so the problem can stop or move on.
As you can see, it's not our past and/or suffering that defines who we will become in the future. Without our present and what we do with it, our future is nothing more than an abstract draft. And our future is never certain, because it changes depending on what we do now. So it's up to us to write our own story! It's up to me to write the store's story. ;)
Good day and good game ;)
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"Like the shooting star, the flame, the magical illusion; the dewdrop, the bubble on water; like a dream; lightning or a cloud: consider all things thus."
We don't always realize how much the little things in everyday life are the most beautiful. Many of us spend our time chasing what we would like to be, to have, in an effort to find happiness...
My little daily joys at the store are you. The smiles of the children who forget their sometimes perilous stories for a moment. The complicity in their eyes, even though sometimes they cheat a little and look at me to see if I saw them do it...^^
I'm always quite enthusiastic when I offer you new things in the store and during events, because it gives me the chance to share unique moments with you. I love being proactive and helping you enjoy good times through board games.
I have this dream, perhaps a little illusory, when by bringing you smiles and good humor, I bring, for a brief moment, a moment of complicity and lightness. Connecting with you and sharing moments with you is, for me, a beautiful daily gift.
I appreciate enjoying all these little joys every day, because I know they can end at any moment. Perhaps that's what makes them so unique and precious. My happiness is simply appreciating all the little things that life offers us.
Good day and good game ;)
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"Attachment is the great source of illusions. Reality can only be reached by those who are detached."
We often feel held back when we listen to what other people say. When I first started the store, I listened a lot to what people said and often gave it too much importance.
Yes, yes, even to people who only had unconstructive or even clearly destructive opinions to offer me. And yes, I was still somewhat naive when I opened the store over seven years ago now.
I did what I could at the time, based on the childhood wounds I still carried within me... I learned that listening to what anyone says, especially people who don't want the best for you, is destabilizing. I tend to give the benefit of the doubt a lot to people I meet the first time. I quickly learned the hard way that it's a pretty harsh response to oneself when faced with people who use others for their own ends...
Yes, yes, I know I was naive... Some will say that I'm bad now, good for them. If they need me to be the bad guy in the story so they don't have to face their evil deeds, so be it. I was tired of being helpful and friendly in the face of people who want to harm you. I've recently managed to detach myself from people's gaze, and believe me, I'm happier on a daily basis.
I truly believed when I moved to Vaison with my husband that people would be cooler and more tolerant. That's really not how I would describe some people in Vaison...
There are definitely some people here who are unbearable. Adults who harass and mock for no reason (thankfully, otherwise it would cost them dearly :) ). People who need to belittle and talk insidiously about others because when they talk about their lives, no one listens to them...
I suffered greatly for several years from these malicious people, for their own pleasure (and yes, rejoicing in the misfortune of others seems to be their favorite pastime). I wanted to give more of my time and energy, thinking that it was me who wasn't giving enough or wasn't tolerant enough.
But there's nothing good you can do with such people except detach yourself and not worry about them. Detachment is more than necessary if you live among these kinds of disgusting characters.
So I chose to detach myself, which allows me to have more time for all the wonderful people who live in Vaison and its surroundings. These are people who see relationships as an exchange and not as the consumption of a person, as we would with objects.
I no longer have time and energy to give to people who don't deserve it, but I will always have time for honest, kind people ready to create a real human connection.
I always look forward to seeing you in the store every day and at events to share good times with you, and that's not going to change anytime soon. ;)
Good day and good game ;)
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"No one loses their illusions unless they ardently desire life."
We sometimes have high expectations that we hope to achieve in our lives. We don't always realize that the path to achieving them is the most beautiful adventure we can experience.
Ever since I was a child, I've always loved seeing other people share good times together. From a very young age, I've often been the instigator of games or events that brought my friends and classmates together.
I would create my own games and toys, which I would lend to my friends and classmates so they could try them out too. And then, we quickly started holding mini contests or challenges with them.
It's no surprise that I ended up working in the world of children's animation, first for children, and then for various types of audiences. What inspires me most in my current animation career, and what I've retained from my childhood, is bringing people together in a joyful environment.
I was often told as a child that it was a bit of an illusion to aspire to bring people together... And then I continued to hear it as I grew up. I heard it again a few years ago when I launched the store and began the game animations...
It just goes to show that when you really have a project at heart, no matter how you approach it, you can end up making it happen.
I'm very satisfied when I see my players and customers create connections through games. I have other things that are important to me, and I will continue to believe in them and to make my idea flourish: that we can create connections between people, with games or other things... ;)
Good day and good game ;)
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« To love chess is to love combat, struggle, game and loyalty. »
When you play chess you are forced to follow the rules and strategically move your pawns to succeed in winning. It is also knowing how to face the difficulties and changes that are imposed on us during the blows of our opponent.
As in everyday life, failures require a lot of courage and diligence to learn from our mistakes. But we cannot progress and get what we want if we don't learn anything from our mistakes.
When we learn to play chess, we develop determination skills to understand what error made us lose and how to correct it or improve us to progress in a better way afterwards.
Failures teach us to face various difficulties and anticipate the blows of our opponent to try to win the final victory. We can sacrifice certain pawns to make more advanced blows and win important parts.
Sometimes we lose useful parts, but we must always understand why we have lost them and how to do it differently without them. We then get out of his comfort zone and we learn to place our pawns in a different way.
The failures develop this determination and this intellectual gymnastics which makes it possible to adapt to all the game situations that face us. I like to face the different events of the store, even if they are not always easy.
I’m not afraid to deal with indelicate situations or people, because it’s part of the game to do something out of the ordinary. And then when we try to develop a project or a strategy, we always advance more than those who do nothing ...
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"Playing well is not playing... It's very easy!"
When you do things from the heart, you don't need to force things or put on a certain air when sharing with your customers. That's the person you see in the store; that's who I am every day.
I don't need to pretend to be someone else to share interesting discussions or good times with you. The person you see in the event and in the store is me, not a salesperson.
The only time I have to put on my "salesperson" mask is when I'm dealing with rude or rude people. I then adopt a calm, respectful attitude, even if I don't give anything in return.
It's simply because I'm convinced and convinced that you don't treat a wound by rubbing salt in it. Returning disrespect to a disrespectful person is the same principle for me.
So yes, I force myself when dealing with rude people to reflect my principles and values by giving them the minimum amount of respect and not stooping to disrespecting them in return. It's just not like me...
There's no need to remember what you said or who you are when you're not playing a double role and being yourself. And honestly, now the rumors and lies told about you don't bother me. I know what I did and what I didn't do.
If people have a problem with me but prefer to tell everyone about it rather than talk about it and resolve it like adults, that's their problem, not mine.
I will always remain true to who I am, with my principles and values, and as long as it doesn't hurt anyone, I don't care what people say. The gossip of people incapable of taking charge of their own lives to improve them is way beyond me.
I won't play the game of gossip and backlash. We can simply give what we have... If we don't have it in us to be fair to others, then that's their problem, not mine...
It's by doing anything that we become anyone. So these people who say anything about others to give themselves some kind of substance here, it makes me laugh.
So I observe, I watch, and I continue my life as if they didn't exist, even if they are persistent in putting others down. If they were as determined to make something of themselves as they are to invent nonsense about others, they would make things of themselves...
Even if idiots try to take away my peace of mind because they can't seem to have any themselves, I look at them and laugh at their futile efforts... For me, it's easy, I am who I am, I don't need to play games, and I will always be like this and at peace in my life. ;)
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"If I weren't a chess player, I'd be the best at something else."
I've always loved playing chess, because it's allowed me to connect with my grandfather and develop an unwavering determination.
Board games have always been one of my passions, but not the only one. If one day the gaming world evolved in a way that didn't suit me, I could start a new project that I enjoyed without any worries.
For my part, I wouldn't be so bold as to claim to be the best at it, like chess champion Anatoly Karpov. I'm always striving to improve myself and be better than I was the day before.
I have many passions and desires that would allow me to work in other fields that I also enjoy immensely. What I love about board games is that they allow you to share unique moments with your loved ones.
I also really enjoy sharing moments and discussions around games with you, because they are always enriching on a human level. I love discussing games with you that are as simple as they are strategic, because they allow us to discover ourselves.
As long as I'm in the board game world, I will always try to push myself to offer you even more choices that suit you. Always being proactive is a way for me to share my passion for the world of games with you.
Because I'm not afraid of failing and having to try again and again. Because each time, it allows me to start from scratch and not from scratch. And I find that's a good springboard for believing in your projects.
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"No matter how much you hide your game, in the long run, time ends up revealing everything."
Time is always a just teacher and always ends up revealing what is hidden from view. I'm not the type to retaliate for the harm done to me, because you can't put out a fire with oil.
Yes, I've been harassed daily since I opened the store in June 2018. I don't know if it's because things have calmed down a bit recently, if it's me distancing myself more and more from this behavior, or both; the fact is, I won't keep quiet.
I kept quiet for years, and it only led me to be increasingly bothered by adults who think they're superior to others by belittling them. I don't think that taking their negativity out on others makes them all that happy, since they continue on a daily basis.
And then when people say that you have to keep quiet to keep the peace, I quickly understood that it only keeps the peace of the people who don't leave others alone. So, yes, I would open my mouth to talk about these behaviors that some find normal.
Not just for myself, because I'm capable of handling gratuitous nastiness, but also and especially for those people who suffer and don't know how to move on. I've said it before and I'll say it again: I would NEVER side with people who bully...
I even have people who hate me because I didn't suffer as much as they would have hoped by trying to hurt me. I find it sad that they love themselves so little that they feel the need to go to this point.
These people who hide their game always end up dropping the mask and showing their true colors. As some of you may have noticed recently, I'm not the type to hide my cards and plan dirty tricks. It's simply not in my nature.
When you find yourself with Vaison shopkeepers who are being belittled for city hall vouchers or told in their stores that they sell crap, everything ends up getting out, including who's doing this kind of thing... Believe me, if I have something I don't like, I won't beat around the bush and tell you politely, but I will tell you.
That's why some people find me mean. Because quite simply, I don't say what they want to hear, but what I think. Always respectfully and without backstabbing, and some people don't appreciate that. That's good, they'll deal with it like I had to with their meanness, gossip, and rumors of all kinds...
Life can stop at any time, and getting worked up over schoolyard nonsense is not for me. I've decided that other people's moods will no longer affect my own. And if they don't want me to talk about what they're doing because they come across as bad people, they should have stopped behaving that way in the first place...
Personally, I have a clear conscience and a peaceful life, not bothering anyone. Not sure that's the case for everyone. Good luck to those who suffer the childish actions of these people, and remember that you have or represent something that they are not or don't have.
To all those people who can't hurt others, I see you and I believe in you. Maybe you're also being bothered because you're not bad. Ignore them. Giving them attention delights them.
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"Only a great player knows how weakly they play."
I'm a very playful person, and I could have chosen to play on some people's nerves the way they try to play on mine in vain...
When I tell you that I play weakly, it's because I don't want to retaliate against people who disrespect me and harass me solely because I opened a store they don't seem to like...
That's their most legitimate right, but it's also my right not to remain silent in the face of such actions, however childish they may be. While some people in Vaison find this normal, I don't.
I don't intend to belittle myself or diminish my daily efforts for the store so that people who aren't even capable of loving themselves and each other can be happy. Will they ever truly be happy anyway? The more time passes here, the more I tell myself that there's very little chance of that happening for them...
So I'm going to make more friends, but when I keep quiet, people still come looking for trouble, even though I basically ignore them... So let's talk clearly and directly.
I didn't choose to play your game of gossip, slander, bad faith, and daily belittling of others, not to mention insults... Because believe me, that would be lowering myself to their level of human distress, and I wouldn't sink that low...
What makes me laugh the most is that these same people who complain about their loved ones being harassed harass other people with complete impunity...
I know how to keep a low profile when necessary. Like, for example, some people hope I'll get angry so I can make myself look crazy in front of everyone... Do you love me that much to be stuck in the store every time you walk past?
But I want to reassure my fan club, who've been following me for a little over seven years now and who give me a hard time every day. Well, yes, because it's funny... ha ha ha... (yes, yes, they really do laugh like that ^^). No, what you confided in me about your ex or your difficult life situation, I'm not as immoral as you are, and I wouldn't tell everyone in Vaison.
So you can continue to give me your love every day and breathe easy; I won't tell anyone what they told me about you or what you confided in me, my little love-hater. Because:
1/ I'm not you, I have values that mean that when someone confides in me, I don't tell anyone. It's called trust, you should try it sometime ;)
2/ It's simply not in my nature to put people down. I love myself, so I don't need to put others down to draw attention to myself. I invite you to do the same; you'll see it's peaceful. ;)
In short, I chose to play it small and simply impose boundaries on people who don't have any regarding their respect for me. And I will continue to be at least minimally respectful even to people who aren't respectful towards me. Because that's simply who I am.
Have a good day and good game ;)
Monsters, fairies, vampires, witches, ancient trees and other diverse and varied creatures, come and get your candy if you dare, because in Vaison, we play the game!
A selection of Halloween games on TikTok
Hello everyone!
Discover a selection of Halloween games at the following TikTok link:
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNdcxPjjA/
Feel free to explore the store's TikTok account and subscribe if you like it. ;)
https://www.tiktok.com/@joue.le.jeu.vaison?_t=ZN-90tN5cF0MaM&_r=1
You'll find game suggestions, humor, and, above all, good cheer ;)
Click on the picture of the game you'd like to discover to go to its descriptive page!
Have a nice day and Good game ;)
Hello everyone !
“Play heart is simple. You need to have one, that’s all”
We’re not always dealt good cards, but what we decide to do with them and how, determines who we are. A traumatic or painful past doesn’t systematically is a repeated pattern we follow.
A painful or traumatic past doesn’t justify to hurt other people… It’s not easy to face our own wounds and try to heal them, but it’s somehow needed if we don’t want to repeat the same pattern again and again.
If we don’t have enough love in one’s heart to give ourself, how can we have love to offer to others ?
I haven't always had the happiest moments in my life, but it never even occurs to me to hurt people to get rid of the pain that was done to me... I was deeply wounded by people who were supposed to raise me and love me unconditionally and who destroyed me, so I don't want other people to suffer because I know what it feels like to be hurt.
So when I say I wouldn't hurt the bullies in Vaison, I really mean it, but I also wouldn't remain silent in the face of adults who behave like the child and teenage bullies they themselves denounce...
I would always play only on the side of my heart, because of all the cards I hold, I will never run out. The way people treat us is only a reflection of who they are, and the way we react is a reflection of who we are. Just because some people find their behavior normal because it's normalized by others doesn't mean it really is. A lie doesn't become the truth just because everyone says it...
Everything is paid for on a daily basis; just look at the everyday lives of these kinds of people who want to hurt others and then don't understand why only bad things happen to them afterwards.
It's like setting up giant dominoes in a circle where you are yourself, giving the first domino the momentum and hoping that the last domino in the circle doesn't hit you... Illusory :)
But these people who harass and belittle us ultimately make us stronger by setting a bad example. ^^ They want to belittle us, but end up triggering the emotional distance they feared so much! Because losing the attention we give them makes them insignificant and invisible. From now on my harassers, you are wandering ghosts and even if you try to haunt me, you will see that it will be annoying for you because I will let you rest in peace as I have already started to do...^^ RIP the jealous, the haters, the harassers and stay connected because the new season of my life is coming just for you ;)
To the people who are being bullied, no matter your age, know that the problem does not come from you but from these people whose only solution to make others interested in them is to put you down. You have this energy, this kindness, these things that you possess or within you that they will never be able to have because they do not have the courage and the strength like you to go and get them... If they hate you, it is because you are on the right path, otherwise they would recruit you to hurt others with them to get attention and exist in their own way...
I see you, succeeding in your projects, your life, living your passions and if like me no one has it or tells you, "I am proud of you". Don't give up, once we are on the side of detachment and indifference in the face of this type of people, we continue despite the attacks to live serenely, because we are at peace with ourselves. Have a heart, play it, but not with just anyone, only with people who appreciate what you do for them and love you as you are... No negotiation of your values, people with values like you have to earn it so they don't take advantage of you... ;)
Have a good day and good game ;)
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Welcome to a new opus of the "Offs du JJV"!
"Personality is found in the style of play."
With each new game time, I am happy to discover new players and to be able to discover them through the games. Each one has his own way of playing and that is what makes the moments around the games interesting and unique.
For example, there will be players who will follow the rule to the letter and others who will also be able to try to arrange it so that it helps them win... :) Yes, yes, I see you doing it when you try to arrange the rules. ;)
And there are some rogues who try to read between the lines to find rules that don't exist or that they distort to change the rules of the game when it suits them...^^ And this happens as much with little ones as with big kids... :)
I admit that I sometimes take a quick look at your cards to help you play later, especially when you haven't known the games for a long time. But it's only to give you a little help and I don't do it anymore after you know how to play. ;)
I've let you win sometimes when you weren't comfortable with a game, but as soon as you know it then it's time for me to play the game and introduce you to more complex strategies. Because I don't want to put you off games and I want you to have fun, so yes sometimes in the beginning I let you win... ;)
In life, I like to see people who deserve it succeed. For the others, I am not calculating and I only wish you what you deserve... You can't hurt people and hope not to be hurt yourself one day...
In life as in games, I am fair play but in life, I do not appreciate being played with. I would not play the game of meanness and perfidy. You can sneer your insults or your derogatory remarks on a daily basis as if it were the most normal thing in the world...
I know my worth and I would not play the game in Vaison of certain people who think they are superior by putting other people down. I am even sorry for you that you only have that to give you substance...
That is my meanness, not to calculate you, you do not deserve it and to continue living my life peacefully. Haven't you noticed over all these years that the store hasn't sunk and that you allow me to strengthen myself with your meanness on a daily basis?
Thank you for each of your actions, which show that harassment doesn't stop at schools and that adults who want to be so-called examples aren't...
And then it's easy to attack someone who doesn't answer you and that your environment validates your bad actions... And then you wonder why bad things happen to you in your life. Look no further... Everything has to be paid for, bad as well as good!
Have a good day and good game ;)
Hello everyone!
Welcome to a new opus of the "Offs du JJV"!
"My motivation comes from playing the game I love."
I am very happy to be able to offer you every day the most unusual things in the gaming world. The classics and games that everyone plays are good too, but the unusual ones always bring a little special touch!
Having the opportunity to have you play and play with you games that bring us closer enchants me every day. I like to make you discover games that are as varied as you are.
Making one of your passions a job allows me to advise you as best I can and to be able to enjoy unique and friendly moments with you.
It is immediately more motivating in the face of life's hazards to work in a field that we like. It gives additional motivation than just working at your own pace and as you want.
I really enjoyed my years as an employee and if I had to go back, I think I would get used to it pretty quickly because one of my qualities is that I am very adaptable. I also like being self-employed to organize my week as I wish as long as the goals I set for myself are achieved.
But it is true that working at my own pace and at my own convenience is a luxury that I gave myself when I opened the store. I can organize my tasks according to my desires and my activities as well.
It is a freedom that is not necessarily allowed when you work for an employer. However, being an employee brings a little more security if you know how to give yourself the means to stay in line with your job description.
I like to play, I am paid to sell you things to play and to play with you! What more could you ask for… ;)
Have a good day and good game ;)
Hello everyone!
Welcome to a new installment of the "Offs du JJV"!
"Life is a game. You have to know how to lose."
In life as in games, I am generally a good loser. Losing is not an end in itself and there has to be a winner anyway ;).
When I see that when I either lose or win at games, I always win no matter what happens in moments of complicity with my players. When I see what I lose sometimes in life, I don't lose much.
I decided to lose the Christmas vouchers for Vaison because I prefer to "lose sales" as some will say than to lose my principles and values by being called an idiot or a racist...
I certainly owe a minimum of respect to the people who come to the store, it is part of my values and principles, but I demand in return that I am not disrespected in return.
And for those who have no notion of respect, I will continue to remain calm and detached in front of you, but do not demand more from me than you yourself are capable of giving me…
If a certain shopkeeper who has continued to make the vouchers considers herself a winner, good for her, I do not wish to welcome people who insult me or disrespect me in my store.
I am very happy to have lost in this context for example… This same shopkeeper who does not only harass me with her friends now, but also the other shopkeeper who offers the same vouchers as her…
I realize that the more I keep quiet so as not to disturb the tranquility, the more they come to disturb mine while I remain focused on my objectives without annoying anyone in return.
So I decided to disturb the peace in my turn, we always know who... Of those same people who do not want to be disturbed in their peace, but who do not hesitate to disturb the peace of others... Logical...^^
You can continue to give me a hard time, you make me a little stronger each time since I am very resilient. Are you as much? Not sure... ;)
I hope that these people who harass me just because I live my life without disturbing anyone will learn to lose the peace of their peaceful life of stalkers and that they will be able to stay strong like me... ;)
To be continued...^^
Have a good day and good game ;)
Hello everyone!
Welcome to a new installment of the "Offs du JJV"!
"No game can be played without rules."
Before starting the game, we all chose to be aware of the rules and to mostly follow them to put all players on an equal footing.
Because if we don't follow the same rules, some players could take advantage of others and lack fair play. This is what happens when you play with dishonest players in everyday life.
For some, lying and bluffing is part of their way of being. These are the same people who will tell you that rules are made to be broken and who create their own for you...
But as with games, the draw will not always be in their favor... And I am honestly not sure that when they in turn suffer harassment or insults while walking down certain streets in Vaison, they will have the strength that I myself had to hold on. ;)
It is a fair return of things if the people who are sweet in front of others and bluff to better fool others receive the energies of what they have given.
The game of life also has its rules and it does not compromise on them. We cannot hope to lead a life where we put others down without having to suffer the consequences. These are the same people who say they do not understand why only bad things happen to them and that they are unlucky.
The rule of the game of life, as in gambling, is to follow the rules at the risk of suffering penalties. I don't wish any harm to the people who harass and insult me in Vaison, but believe me when I see karma taking care of them, I don't feel sorry for them either... We reap what we sow and that's a universal rule of life. Have a good day and good game ;)
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Welcome to a new opus of the "Offs du JJV"!
"You have to play to become serious"
As I have worked in different organizations, I have seen my players evolve and progress towards more advanced ranges of games.
My expert players are always keen on more innovative and stimulating game mechanics that encourage them to be focused and always more serious.
In the order of good seriousness, where we like to rack our brains to know what will be the best catch and strategy to obtain it. Board games develop logic and reflection that allow us to choose the best solution to try to win.
And if we don't necessarily play to win, we always win by having enjoyed a moment of friendly reflection where even the other players sometimes guide us to find a solution.
We then all have the same rules and we start on an equal footing when we play the games. And then when you haven't always played, you discover that you can like one style of game more than another and that's completely normal.
As far as I'm concerned, it's puzzles and brain teasers that I like less while at the same time I love expert games where you have to rack your brains to capture positions, develop resources to win majorities or other more interesting resources...
The game allows seriousness, because it allows reflection in a reassuring framework of common bases with identical rules for all players. We therefore have benchmarks to develop more or less complicated strategies depending on the games.
And then the game also stimulates a reflection that we don't necessarily always use on a daily basis and takes us out of our routine by offering us bases that allow us to evolve at our own pace. The game is serious because we follow rules and we have a precise framework to move forward. But the game is also and above all moments of happy sharing.
Have a good day and good game ;)
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Welcome to a new opus of the "Offs du JJV"!
"The game is a bridge between the most diverse cultures on our planet."
I am aware that I am very lucky to meet people from different backgrounds and cultures during my game animations. You are always very inclined to discover and share good times and passionate discussions around board games.
I am lucky to animate in Vaison and its surroundings and in a few other cities in France. I also have from time to time the leisure and the pleasure of having beginners and passionate gamers play and play with them in other countries like Italy and Spain... I am always very happy to meet different people who allow me to open my horizons humanly.
I left naturally very curious to discover new things and especially new beautiful people. I like these people without calculation who just want to be in exchange and sharing. It is with her that we can create bonds and strong friendships that last over time.
It is also quite nice to discover other versions of games that we sometimes only know in French. The famous Galérapagos is called Hellapagos in English, for example, or the 6 qui prend is called 6 nihmt in German.
The games of today and before have one thing in common: they have always brought people together and mixed to create new games. By the way, did you know that the author of Trio is a Japanese named Kaya Miyano?
We are lucky in the world of board games to have talented authors and illustrators from all countries! Board games bring people and projects together in a unique way to create nuggets that we can play later…
Have a good day and good game ;)
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Welcome to a new opus of the "Offs du JJV"!
"The game is the first poem of existence."
If we appreciate a little the small and simple things of life, we can just as well appreciate a beautiful text, a beautiful song, a beautiful poem.
But before all things, we all begin to awaken to the world through toys and games. Children have always discovered and imitated their parents through imitation and board games.
One of these sweets that we have all known at one point in our lives. For me, the game began with a battle around the age of three with my grandfather and quickly evolved into chess at the age of 5.
My grandfather was convinced that the game allowed to create a bond and with time, I can see every day that I agree with him.
Sharing a moment around games is always a parenthesis out of time. A gift that has been given to us and that is just as sweet as a poem in our existence.
Who does not have memories of a game that has marked them. Whether it is chess, monoply, good pay to name a few among the classics. Or even azul, galerapagos, vegas or hive to name a few among more intermediate games.
We all have memories and good times shared around board games, like a beautiful madeleine of Proust. All these moments, recent or old, that I cherish all the others… ;)
Have a good day and good game ;)
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Welcome to a new opus of the "Offs du JJV"!
"Whoever goes will see; whoever stays will get nothing."
When I opened the store in June 2018, I didn't imagine that I would be offered such interesting collaborations. When I set up seven years ago, the gaming world was not present in Vaison and some people laughed at my project.
I had the pleasure of being invited to participate in the Buis les Baronnies gaming festival thanks to the Mistigri association. I didn't hesitate and tried to offer a stand worthy of the gaming festival that the association was offering.
I carried out a few external services that I would not have even considered when the store opened. I thought that the events would take place in Vaison and its surroundings, which was already not bad.
I had the opportunity to be discovered by Mac Donald of Saint Romain and then to take advantage of being contacted by public and private institutions in Vaison and its surroundings.
I am very happy to see that animations that were unknown when I opened the store are now well appreciated. I can make you enjoy and enjoy the fun world with you and that is priceless.
Sometimes abroad to animate, I appreciate all the times of animations that I share with you as much as each other. All these unique moments mark the history of the store and always enrich me a little more humanly.
Have a good day and good game ;)
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Welcome to a new opus of the "Offs du JJV"!
"The delicacy of gestures reveals that of feelings"
I have customers and players who are mostly adorable and I realize how lucky I am and am very grateful to you.
I recently had one of my players tell me that I was someone who was very attentive and caring and that it showed in my attitude and my gestures towards others in the store and in events.
I try every day to listen to you as much as possible, whether in the store or in events. It is important for me to try to meet your expectations as best I can.
My players tell me that I am always patient and that I made them laugh a lot in events and in the store, they thank me for my listening and my advice.
The children I work with call me "the smile fairy" and I find that adorable, because the most beautiful smiles are not mine, but theirs...
The human contacts we have enrich me and build my professional and personal experience. I am very happy that you are by my side on my playful path and to be able to offer you the nuggets that it offers us.
Have a good day and good game ;)
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Welcome to a new opus of the "Offs du JJV"!
"If you want to go fast, walk alone but if you want to go far, let's walk together"
I always knew since the beginning of the store in June 2018 that I wanted to take you with me in my passion for the gaming world. Seven years already since I started and that I live this adventure with you. Thank you again!
Because opening a store to stay anchored alone in it is very sad, I wanted to develop the animations. And I am very happy to have always believed in it, even when they had trouble taking off at the very beginning.
I finally did well to believe and launch my project because for all these years we have shared good times together around games, whether by talking about them or playing them.
I love it when I see that the gaming world has evolved well in Vaison and that it continues to make new fans. I have a big flaw concerning the store, it's that as soon as I start talking about games, I have a hard time stopping.
I love explaining games to you and making you discover fun nuggets throughout the year at the store and in game events. Sharing with you always teaches me new and interesting things.
So as long as we walk together, I am ready to move at your pace while always being a force for proposals to energize the gaming world together and always share good times together.
Have a good day and good game ;)
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Welcome to a new opus of the "Offs du JJV"!
"It is by trying again and again that the monkey learns to jump."
If we give up as soon as we fail to do something, we are sure to never succeed. Just like when we learned to walk, we fell but each time we got up.
I learned from a very young age with my grandfather that failures teach us to better carry out our actions afterwards and lead us to success.
I am gifted with determination and an unfailing will, because I have always seen my grandparents fight in life to get what they wanted.
I am very lucky to have been to a good school and I learned my life lesson well alongside my grandparents. I have known since a very young age how to discipline myself to get what I want to achieve.
If I don't succeed the first time, I learn from my failures to understand what I could have improved and to continually progress.
If we had given up at the first fall when we were learning to walk, we simply wouldn't walk. So if we give up on our projects or what we care about, we can't succeed in making them see the light of day.
It's by trying again and again, even if we are discouraged, even if we don't want to anymore, that we end up making our projects come to life. We don't always get what we want, but if we tried and failed, we are already one step further to try our luck again later.
Have a good day and good game ;)
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Welcome to a new installment of the "Offs du JJV"!
"Mistakes do not cancel out the value of the effort made."
It happened to me several times when I was starting to heal my past traumas to get angry with people who were intentionally trying to annoy me because they found it funny...
Honestly, when you try to annoy someone to point the finger at them, it's not the person you're trying to blame but the person who needs to make them lose their temper who is at fault.
So I got caught out at the beginning by getting a little angry with people who didn't even deserve a reaction from me. Now that I've healed some of my traumas, I realize that this wasn't the right response to give.
There will always be people who will try to make you lose your temper to point the finger at you and Vaison is no exception… You have to know if you want to waste your energy and time with people who do not deserve to have it.
I am proud of myself for having managed to get over my traumas and no longer resonate with the negativity of the people who tried to provoke me to point the finger at me. Now when they come to provoke at the store or when they pass me in the street, I am so calm and detached that they often ask me the question "are you not going to get angry?". And no ^^
It is one of the mistakes I made but which allowed me to make the necessary efforts so that it now goes over my head. :)
Have a good day and good game ;)
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Welcome to a new opus of the "Offs du JJV"!
"The essential is said through silence."
I am very happy with the support you give me on a daily basis and your enthusiasm for board games. Many of you share fun moments during the activities or conversations around the games and I thank you for that.
The best reward does not make noise since you share it with me in the store and in live activities. The essential is said through silence. Through knowing looks, smiles and bursts of laughter.
I love having your feedback on the games and the good times you shared together by enjoying them with family, acquaintances, as a couple or friends.
I like to know that I offer you what suits you in the store and in activities. I like to know that I succeed in bringing you moments of conviviality and sharing.
I don't have a large number of followers on social networks, but I have a number of customers and players that delight me on a daily basis.
I am very happy to have you every day in the store and at events and to see that you appreciate what I offer you, much more than having people who consult my content without ever liking anything...
I thank them for taking the time to read them and if they wish to suggest themes that they would like me to address, I am open to any suggestion. ;)
Two or three themes were suggested to me by customers and I was very happy to have addressed them in order to plan a showcase and publications that meet their expectations. :)
Have a good day and good game ;)
Hello everyone!
Well, now it's time we talk about these kinds of people because enough is enough believing that the Internet gives you all the rights, especially the right to say anything!
Here's what I received this morning when I opened my Google account! The Internet seems to give some people wings when it comes to denigration!
I'll give you my simple opinion, Mademoiselle! Creating a Google account to smear a store that works and gets up every morning, all because it didn't take your package because it certainly shouldn't go through, that shows who you are and not who this store is...
If you have the right to lie to try to denigrate a store, restaurant, etc., I don't see why I shouldn't have the right to tell the truth in return (on condition of anonymity for you, of course). Loyal customers and those who interact with my relay point on a daily basis know full well that I follow all the classics of basic decency: "hello, goodbye, thank you, please, etc.", and that I don't slam the door in people's faces, as you seem to imply.
My regulars at the store and the relay point also know that I am one of the few relay points who takes the time to explain the process for receiving and dropping off parcels, even if it means repeating the same thing several times a day to different people.
I never tire of explaining to people how we operate at the Pick-up relay points (Chronopost, Colissimo, and DPD) to track packages and reassure them.
I treat parcels and people at the relay point as I would like to be treated if it were me, so with respect. I have a screenshot of what you said, and I believe the relevant authorities will make sure you understand that you are responsible for your comments. Regarding your packages, they will now be refused at our drop-off and pick-up points, and Pick-up has been informed of the situation so I can authorize it.
I nevertheless wish you all the best and good luck in your life. Thank you all for reading this long text, and I'm sorry to have had to bore you with such trivialities, but enough is enough!
Have a good day and good luck with your games, everyone ;)
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Welcome to a new opus of the "Offs du JJV"!
"It's better to walk without knowing where to go than to sit and do nothing."
I'm not the type to stay in one place and do nothing. I like to be proactive in offering you activities that are more and more like you and original games to discover in the store.
I have sometimes accepted projects for activities and partnerships that I wasn't sure I would be able to carry out optimally at first, because they were original. But I like challenges so I accepted them and I managed to adapt to the different projects proposed.
And then you are sure not to make a mistake and especially not to progress when you sit and wait without doing anything. The first activities in Italy were very funny, because I only knew a few words of Italian at the time. Fortunately, I was lucky enough to have a colleague who spoke French and Italian.
And then on the challenge of learning Italian to come back to animate with him in another city, I seized it and I can now understand and make myself understood in Italian. Grazie Alessio ;)
Animating in English often happens to me during my game times, because I have some English-speaking players and clients. Explaining games in German also happens to me from time to time, even if my German is lacking in practice. Danke alles ;) Thank you all sweeties ;)
I recently had the chance to offer game times in Spanish in this magnificent country and with a professional and friendly animation team. Muchas gracias a todos. ;)
I am very happy to have been able to share these humanly and professionally enriching experiences and to be able to offer you to play the game on a daily basis. ;)
Have a good day and good game ;)
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Welcome to a new opus of the "Offs du JJV"!
"Happiness is not acquired, it does not reside in appearances, each of us builds it at every moment of our life with our heart."
They say that "to live happily, let's live hidden" and it's rather true, because some people who do not find their happiness may not be happy with that of others.
I am always very happy to share unique moments with you during the game animations. I keep them all preciously in memory to accompany me on my journey.
I do not take any of the moments shared with you for granted, because they are all a moment frozen in time that will never come back and that is what makes them so special.
I am committed to sharing the gaming world with you and all the good times it allows us to share, whether with you or whether you share them with your loved ones.
What I like about the moments shared with you is that they bring me as much as they seem to bring you. You tell me in animation that you appreciate the game times and I can assure you that I appreciate them just as much as you.
I like the diversity of players that I meet and see again at each animation. The animations are all different and that is what I appreciate by coming to make you play. If I did not appreciate each of these moments as well as all the good moments of life in general, I would not be happy. Waiting for big things to happen when so many little things can make us happy on a daily basis, it leaves so many expectations that are not always met.
We can pretend to be happy, but if we are not at peace with ourselves we end up making war on ourselves. That is what I did for years and I do not intend to do it anymore. I enjoy the peace of being in tune with what I do in life and bringing you some unique fun moments along the way.
I'm just a small shop, but I like to share my passion and good fun with you, so thank you. :)
Have a nice day and good game ;)
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Welcome to a new opus of the "Offs du JJV"!
"The falling tree makes more noise than the growing forest."
I am very happy that lovely journalists like Marinette came to write articles about the store. It is always a pleasure to receive recognition for the work you do, especially when you are self-employed.
I had a hard time in 2021 to believe that I could have been nominated in the categories of kindness, originality, digital and agility. The special congratulations from the jury made me very happy and winning the agility prize just as much.
I don't like to talk about myself and prefer to talk about the store and the experiences that surround it in the "Offs du JJV" because they are part of the life of the store. It is a way of sharing with you the ups and downs and good times of the life of the store.
I prefer to move forward calmly and develop the store at my own pace by seizing opportunities that arise and for which I cannot always provide details. Some structures where I work wish to maintain a certain confidentiality, which I fully support.
And even if rumors invent a life for me that I do not have, I find it interesting to see how far I am capable of progressing in the mouths of evil tongues…^^ I advance my pawns in silence and am content to smile in the face of the negativity of certain people.
To need to make so much noise, it is because they must want to attract attention… It is a shame for them that they only have this way to occupy their day. But thanks to them, I have managed to question myself to regain self-confidence. So I say a big thank you to them for allowing me to realize the person I would not want to be, that is to say them… And in the meantime I continue to move forward slowly but surely. ;)
Have a good day and good game ;)
7 years and we celebrate it with you!
Good evening everyone!
I wanted to thank all my loyal customers and in-store and event players who participated in the game for the store's 7th anniversary!
The winner of the phone has the code JJV260625PB, congratulations to him! If you don't remember your code or have lost your voucher, I will contact you by message to confirm whether you won or not. ;)
I appreciate how lucky I am to have such a wonderful clientele and to have shared these first 7 years with you, so thank you again!
Have a good evening and enjoy the game, and see you soon in store
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Welcome to a new opus of the "Offs du JJV"!
"A small hill makes you reach a big one."
When I look at the path I have traveled since June 25, 2018 when I opened the store, I am quite proud of the efforts I have made and where the store is at.
Especially when we see that when you open a business, people only see the tip of the iceberg and not always the work provided outside of what is visible
You also have to count on people who are hostile to your project and who make you feel it and know it, the colleagues who put obstacles in your way to try to sell more than you.
And it goes from simple gossip, to rumors, physical threats, intimidation and harassment on a daily basis, without forgetting to make you look like a racist in the eyes of everyone on the Internet. I have noticed over the years that this type of person has no limits when it comes to "taking down the enemy".
What these people do not understand despite the years that have passed, these attacks have only strengthened me and strengthened my business. Far from making me lose the motivation and morale to continue with my store, they have motivated me and made me want to progress even more.
When you need to do such insignificant and low things to give yourself importance, it is because you clearly fear the person you want to put down, otherwise you would not be so aggressive.
Have you ever seen successful people attack others? Not me... I went from being disgusted and often quite angry by this daily harassment and belittling in the first years of the store, to finding it funny in recent years to see these people being so afraid of me who is content to live my life in my corner and progress my store.
And in the end, all the little daily hassles that some people have caused me since the beginning of the store, have led me to strengthen myself and make the store progress more and more each time! So thank you to them for their adversity which allowed me to set limits and no longer give so much of my time and energy for trifles that are just good for a campfire!
I am proud of my progress and the evolution of the store, despite the little trifles that fuel the fire of my gaming passion ;)
Have a good day and good game ;)
7 years and we celebrate it with you!
Hello everyone!
Here we go for two more marvels of my playful world with you, the years 2024 and 2025!
The store is 6 years old and is entering the big leagues with events in France, but not only that, which are continuing!
Grazie a tutti per gli sui sorrisi. Muchas gracias para sus sonrisas. Thank you so much for your smiles. Danke schön fur alles.
Thank you all for your daily smiles ;)
On June 25, 2025, the store celebrates its 7th anniversary with you, and I am very happy to be able to continue all my partnerships for several years now.
I am also happy to see that you are still as playful as ever and that you still enjoy sharing with your loved ones. ;)
Thank you for participating in the store's contest and birthday activities. You seem to have had as much fun as I did. ;) Congratulations to the birthday prize winner, who will know their name on Monday. ;)
Thanks again to all of you who have trusted me since June 25, 2018, and who continue to experience the world of games alongside the store. ;)
Have a nice day and enjoy the game. ;)
7 years and we celebrate it with you!
Hello everyone!
Here we go for two more marvels of my gaming world with you, the years 2022 and 2023!
The store is celebrating its 4th anniversary, and you've been there to play in the heart of the store for a giant One Key, an Olémains, and a large werewolf (40 people ^^).
A special mention to my loyal customers, some of whom have been there since the beginning and continue to show off the store!
Thank you for these moments of genuine laughter during in-store events ;)
On June 25, 2023, the store celebrates its 5th anniversary, and many of you played the anniversary game in-store and during events!
This is the year of the arrival of Kezakos and Ca déboite, which join the daily posts on the website's blog, Instagram, and Twitter, X sorry...^^ And of course, the Facebook posts on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Thank you to my customers for playing along and taking an interest in the content I offer. I'm glad you find it useful ;)
And thank you for trusting me with the fun tips. :) And of course, thank you to my online customers too ;)
Have a nice day and enjoy the game ;)
7 years and we celebrate it with you!
Hello everyone!
Today, and today only, for the store's 7th anniversary, we're offering you a little surprise with any purchase of 20 euros or more!
So come on in! In Vaison, we've been playing the game for 7 years, and even more so today ;).
7 years and we celebrate it with you!
Hello everyone!
Today, and today only, for the store's 7th anniversary, we're offering you a little surprise with any purchase of 20 euros or more!
So come on in! In Vaison, we've been playing the game for 7 years, and even more so today ;).
7 years and we celebrate it with you!
Hello everyone!
Here we go with two new wonders of my gaming world: 2020 and 2021!
The store is celebrating its second anniversary, and we just made it to the Cannes Games Festival before the pandemic spread to France...
It's also the year that a talented Italian author and creator, Adamo, launched his card game, Vanagloria. Grazie Adamo. :)
Thank you again and again to my loyal customers who are always there online, and I laugh a lot with them on social media! Thank you for these moments despite this strange year ;)
On June 25, 2021, the store celebrates its third anniversary, and I'm lucky enough to see my outdoor event partnerships grow.
Thank you, among others, to La Sereno and other institutions who still trust me today. :)
Thank you to McDonald's Saint Romain for his recommendation of "top-notch events." ;)
Thanks to Claire from the Vaucluse Chamber of Commerce and Industry for her advice before opening the store, the Vaucluse Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the agility trophy, and Renaud Muselier for his congratulations. :)
And let's not forget you, my gaming customers and friends. ;)
Have a great day and good gaming ;)
7 years and we celebrate it with you!
Hello everyone!
Here we go with you, my first marvels of my gaming world, the years 2018 and 2019!
The store opened its doors on June 25, 2018, and France earned its second star! ;)
Thanks especially to those customers who came to discover the store and trusted me from the start! ;)
On June 25, 2019, the store celebrated its first anniversary, and I got my photo with Monsieur Phal before he left the gaming world! ;)
Thanks to Mistigri for the gaming party. :)
Thanks especially to my loyal customers who are always there in the store and at events, and with whom I share memorable moments! ;)
Have a good day and good gaming ;)
Hello everyone!
Welcome to a new opus of the "Offs du JJV"!
"Perseverance is a talisman for life."
Among the things that have always been very useful to me in life, my perseverance is one. If we give up at the slightest difficulty or the slightest effort, we cannot obtain results, whether negative or positive.
Being jealous or complaining about not getting there without even having tried or having continued to try is like wanting to go on a cruise without getting on the boat. Impossible.
We cannot want to obtain what others have obtained through perseverance if we are not capable ourselves of taking charge and being courageous enough to obtain them by ourselves...
Because even if we try to replace these people, if we have not fallen where they have fallen, we do not know how they got back up and we will not be able to get back up.
I grew up with the example of my grandparents who always believed in what they wanted to succeed and gave themselves the means to get there. Always very courageous and determined, they always showed resilience and perseverance in the face of life's events.
I am very proud to have inherited some of the character traits they had, because it has always been very useful to me in life and I think it will continue to be useful to me for a long time to come.
As precious as a talisman, perseverance allows you to fail and progress until you reach the goals you set for yourself. A failure is already a success, because it teaches us a lesson about what we have not been able to master. And perseverance allows us to have the consistency to want to learn from our mistakes and progress accordingly.
Have a good day and good game ;)
7 years and we celebrate it with you!
Hello everyone!
From June 23rd to 28th, spend €40 or more in-store to celebrate the store's 7th anniversary and enter the draw to win a phone worth €70!
The draw results will be announced on Monday, June 30th at 7 p.m. on Facebook!
So, it's your turn to win! ;)
Hello everyone!
Welcome to a new opus of the "Offs du JJV"!
"Looking for the best in others brings out the best in you."
I particularly appreciate this part of my job with the animations where I can encourage you to discover your favorite games and help you gain self-confidence.
I have had the pleasure of seeing beginner players find a new passion in games and open up to others thanks to them. I have seen many friendships created thanks to my animations and I can tell you that I am very proud of it.
When I see these children in difficulty succeed in expressing their emotions through the game times that I share with them, I am proud of them and delighted to have found a way to help them express themselves more easily.
The progress of our elders during game times has been and still is a driving force of motivation for me. Seeing them smile, exchange a complicity between them and with me, enriches me humanly.
I personally do not understand these people who hurt or belittle, because they only reflect their discomfort on the people they seek to hurt, but always hurt themselves more…
It is so sad that they do not appreciate themselves when I am sure that they have beautiful things to offer humanly to others. But it is certain that we cannot love others as long as we are at war with ourselves and do not love ourselves.
Even when I suffered the most in my life, I would have found it unfair to want to attack others when they were in no way responsible for my suffering. That is why I worked and continue to work on my traumas so as not to inflict them on other people who are not responsible for it without wanting to.
Because if we want things to change for us, we can't act the same way and expect different results... Suffering is no fun, healing is even less so, but as soon as we are on the path to ourselves, we discover magnificent parts of ourselves that are just waiting to be expressed.
I assure you that we can start with a bad hand in life, but the game is worth the candle and that when we play our game, healing guides us towards new horizons.
Even if my sky has been and sometimes still is cloudy, I hold the helm so that my ship continues to bring me moments of sharing and complicity with you!
Have a good day and good game ;)
Hello everyone!
Welcome to a new opus of the "Offs du JJV"!
"Grass never grows on the road where everyone passes."
I chose not only to offer games that everyone knows, but also those offered by independent publishers. They often offer interesting games that are less known, because they have less visibility than games from major distributors.
In addition to that, I have always wanted to develop game animations to spread the gaming world on my modest scale of a store. When I opened the store, nothing was offered in Vaison and its surroundings.
Even if some players in the gaming world do not always go in the direction of gaming pleasure but rather the lure of gain, I am confident about the evolution of the gaming world around here.
We meet many people who will believe in your project as long as it does not exceed the expectations and limits that they have set for themselves.
Grass never grows on the road where everyone passes and I am not afraid to get out of my comfort zone to move towards projects that are always more stimulating than the others!
All these people who would think to impose limits on me that are ultimately only theirs only motivate me even more and strengthen me to make the store progress! So thank you to them. ^^
I really appreciate being able to offer you what the world of games has most original and to be able to share with you moments around games. Each game allows me to exchange more and more with you and that is priceless…
I still have a few projects that are out of the ordinary and that I can't wait to show you in the store or in events. Because I like to go off the beaten track and I am not afraid of winding paths, my path is never all mapped out and my road full of mystery and I love that!
Have a good day and good game ;)
Hello everyone!
Welcome to a new opus of the "Offs du JJV"!
"Grass never grows on the road where everyone passes."
I chose not only to offer games that everyone knows, but also those offered by independent publishers. They often offer interesting games that are less known, because they have less visibility than games from major distributors.
In addition to that, I have always wanted to develop game animations to spread the gaming world on my modest scale of a store. When I opened the store, nothing was offered in Vaison and its surroundings.
Even if some players in the gaming world do not always go in the direction of gaming pleasure but rather the lure of gain, I am confident about the evolution of the gaming world around here.
We meet many people who will believe in your project as long as it does not exceed the expectations and limits that they have set for themselves.
Grass never grows on the road where everyone passes and I am not afraid to get out of my comfort zone to move towards projects that are always more stimulating than the others!
All these people who would think to impose limits on me that are ultimately only theirs only motivate me even more and strengthen me to make the store progress! So thank you to them. ^^
I really appreciate being able to offer you what the world of games has most original and to be able to share with you moments around games. Each game allows me to exchange more and more with you and that is priceless…
I still have a few projects that are out of the ordinary and that I can't wait to show you in the store or in events. Because I like to go off the beaten track and I am not afraid of winding paths, my path is never all mapped out and my road full of mystery and I love that!
Have a good day and good game ;)
Hello everyone!
Welcome to a new opus of the "Offs du JJV"!
"A hero does not hide his tears. A liar does not cry."
We can't always succeed in achieving what we want and sometimes we are disappointed, because what we held dear did not work. But we focus on what did not happen to try to see what we can improve to always progress.
And sometimes it is painful to cling to projects that do not work and then we must let go so as not to remain stuck in this failure. There is nothing wrong with failing, it is also what ends up making us move forward or think of other ways of doing things.
People who tell you that they do not suffer from their failures are probably unfortunately in denial. Failure always triggers suffering in anyone in the first place.
It is what we do with this failure that is important. The first sessions I offered at La Sereno for example were quite difficult for me. I had never hosted with this audience alone before, but only intergenerational events where families were present.
The main difficulty I encountered was the categorical refusal to play games that were too colorful and that looked like children's games. Because yes, many board game designs now are much more attractive than the gray, white and black designs that predominated in the 80s during the rise of board games.
So, it took me at least two or three sessions to convince them that games are not just boxes, but above all interesting and entertaining content.
And then in the end, we ended up playing with more classic games at the beginning, then new ones from time to time and finally now they are happy to discover new games.
It goes to show that with my new approach, they were more likely to want to discover the hidden potential at the heart of board games.
Have a good day and good game ;)
Hello everyone!
Welcome to a new opus of the "Offs du JJV"!
"Untamed courage, in the hearts of mortals, makes either great heroes or great criminals."
We always have a choice about our actions, no matter what happens to us in life. When faced with events, we can always choose to react negatively and let ourselves be invaded by negativity until it eats away at us. We can also choose to seize it to understand what it weakens in us to become stronger thanks to it.
When we start with a tumultuous story, we can blame the whole world, and believe me I'm not talking in a vacuum... We have all experienced difficult times that have left their mark on us. The difference is knowing what we do with them. Do we let them make us become people who will hurt in return, or do we seize the chance to not become like the people who hurt us?
The choice is always ours and we are the only ones responsible for the people we become and what we make other people suffer afterwards… No, a difficult past does not justify hurting other people…
I have suffered violence, I suffer mockery and mockery on a daily basis, but you will not see me mocking or hurting in return. Simply because I know what it feels like to have suffered and I prefer to offer positivity rather than continue the vicious circle of violence no matter what form it takes!
Have a good day and have a good game ;)
Hello everyone!
Welcome to a new opus of the "Offs du JJV"!
"Thinking against one's time is heroism. But saying it is madness."
I'm certainly going to be crazy like Eugène Ionesco announced, because I'm going to talk about something that goes against my time...
It seems that sometimes hurting people has become fashionable... I wasn't born at a time when bullying was commonplace. I was born at a time when teachers were respected and we were punished by our parents when that wasn't the case.
I was born at a time when bullies were punished by teachers and their own parents... No, bullying, no matter our age, is not a norm!
We see so many cases of bullying or cases of teenage suicide that it seems like it's becoming a "norm". When is it normal to be happy about someone killing themselves?
In my work with children in difficulty, I cannot imagine not intervening if a child is being bullied by another child…
If we let things happen, how can we pretend to be surprised and say we don’t understand why bullying is thriving? It’s not just bickering or an unfunny joke…
If we find it funny to laugh at someone knowing that it will hurt them, then it’s not funny. Hurting others is NOT funny. Can you imagine someone doing the same thing to you or to your loved ones? I don’t think it always makes you laugh as much…
I experience belittling and mockery about myself and through the store by adults (sometimes even older ones) who seem to find it enjoyable.
Fortunately for me, I have been strong and aware of my own value for a few years now and I know that their value judgments are only projections of the discomfort they feel in their own life… But imagine a child or teenager who is already questioning himself.
Everyone thinks as they want, and fortunately, but do not think that bullying will help you overcome the discomfort that is in you. I wish with all my heart that you find peace within yourself, it is so pleasant! Try it, you will see ;)
Have a good day and good game ;)
Hello everyone!
Welcome to a new opus of the "Offs du JJV"!
"The hero's dream is to be big everywhere and small at his father's house"
I have this ambition, perhaps a little naive, to aspire to bring you closer and make you have a good time thanks to board games and the complicity they bring.
So far, I haven't done too badly, because I am present in different places to offer you games that are as classic as they are original and try to contribute in my small way to the development of the gaming world!
I love being with you and seeing you enjoy the moments around the games and chatting with you around different types of games. These moments are as unique for me as they are for you and I am always very happy to see you again at each of our game times or at the store.
And then continuing to be resilient in the face of unpleasant people is also part of my role as a local store and parcel relay. Always smiling and laughing with nice people is an integral part of why I created the store.
I enjoy making people smile and talk to nice people and learn to tolerate those who are less so. When I can make you smile again or make you laugh, part of my mission is already fulfilled. ;)
I hope to be a person who encourages you to be yourself through games and our discussions and help reassure you of your importance to me. I gladly accept to be a playful guide in our moments of exchange and complicity.
I also loved going back to see my grandmother in my home region and letting go of my shell to be pampered in turn. She always made me feel like a child, full of joy and hope.
She is no longer here now, but I aspire to continue to bring you smiles, joy and the self-confidence that you too deserve. ;)
Have a good day and good game ;)