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"Inventions are the keys that unlock the doors to the future."
When I launched the game nights in Vaison and the surrounding area, some people expressed doubts about whether it would work… It's true that initially, it was something new and rather abstract, as it had never been tried before here.
And then, they started to fill up at the store. Which was already a good start, but I was already envisioning events outside the store in various locations within the first year.
Later, they also started at other venues, some of which I've partnered with for the past seven years. I'm very happy when I see these game nights become a regular occurrence and that I can lead and engage with a number of players.
Since COVID, the in-store game nights have been harder to resume. Which I can understand, because I steered them towards discovering games, which is more geared towards a beginner and family audience.
It was a deliberate choice after Covid to ensure that board games wouldn't become reserved for an elite group of knowledgeable players again. In my other free time, all types of games are available, from beginner to intermediate to expert level.
By going to the games festival, as one of my distributors' sales reps told me, "incognito," I discovered how some professionals treat the public. Beginners aren't always well received because, and I quote, "if you don't know at least a little bit about it, it's a waste of time."
"Tourist mode," as I like to say, I also got to see some passionate colleagues, thankfully. But this kind of behavior towards beginners, or even complete novices, is detrimental to the gaming world.
I've had many beginners who became intermediate or even expert players after a few months or even years. Why deprive yourself of discovering potential players just to stroke your own ego?
That's not how I see the gaming world at all. Board games are primarily about bringing people together around a common tool that allows them to play by the same rules and have fun together. Board games are a way to share good times together around a table.
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" The analytical machine weaves algebraic patterns, just as Jacquard's loom weaves flowers and leaves."
We start by creating project support and then over the years, we weave a new stage of the company that we have created. We always have an idea of what we want to bring or share when we create a business.
Subsequently, we try to take actions to try to make it progress in a direction that is favorable to it. This is actually what I did with the store and the events.
I started by creating the store with initially sixty references and now we are in the hundreds. We had to start with a few parts and so I started with a few classics.
I then extended the range and my choice was already very specific at the start, I also wanted to offer independent games and small publishing companies.
A more than daring choice in 2018 already, because board games did not seem to be established at the time when I set up the store at 40 avenue Victor Hugo in Vaison-la-Romaine.
The premises had been abandoned for many years after having been a video game store for a while and briefly oriental decoration and wraps.
The first stone in the building was to renovate a premises which had had successive tenants who each carried out small jobs on top of other work. Five layers of linoleum glued to neoprene to remove we remember it, believe me.^^
And then little by little, each year, each stone allowed me to sustainably develop the store and add indoor and outdoor activities. Now, I am very happy to offer you an original range of games and activities that have continued for several years.
As long as the playful world inspires me, I will continue to inspire you through board games. Because above all, I like to share good times with you and allow you to share good times with your loved ones. ;)
Good day and good game! ;)
Why "I don't know", the stars of fall
Hi everyone! So, here’s my attempt at getting back on stage after a few twists and turns. :)
Many thanks again to the organizers, the jury, the audience, and the sound and lighting technicians!
Congratulations to all the talented performers, and especially to our winner from Vaison, Romane! Be sure to come and support her on December 3rd at 7:00 PM at the village hall (salle des fêtes)! :)
For those who are curious, you can check out almost my entire performance—and find out the story behind the song—right here: ;)
https://www.tiktok.com/@joue.le.jeu.vaison/video/7700977810080304406
Thanks again to the town of Vaison and the audience for cheering on all the contestants! You were amazing, as always.
Because, eventually, you have to learn how to say goodbye. <3
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"The invention of the computer has opened up new perspectives for humanity."
Some inventions have left their mark on history, whether global or local. The computer, for example, allowed us to find information sources worldwide. In the world of local games, you surely remember JouéClub or Paradis des Bébés.
That store, with its kind gentleman who was always full of helpful advice, reminded me, as someone not originally from Vaison, of a little gentleman who ran a similar shop in Angers, where I'm from.
So I can completely understand the affection you had for this kind gentleman who watched you grow up; it was the same for me with the gentleman from the west.
I'm always happy to see customers I had when they were younger, eight years ago, who used to come with their parents, still loyal to the store. I also see you growing, and I'm very happy when the projects you care about come to fruition. ;)
Even though the internet allows you to find information about games, it will never replace your passionate game advisors. For many of us, we're passionate gamers ourselves before we recommend games to you.
So yes, technology is a great help in our daily lives, but I'm not sure it can replace human interaction. What I love about visiting other shops, and what I try to implement in my own store, is fostering human connection.
It's always nicer if we can chat a bit, about games in my case, or about other topics. I especially love people who are passionate about their work, because they often have invaluable knowledge in their field.
I try to restrain myself, because once I get going on a topic I'm passionate about, I find it hard to stop...^^
Good day and good game! ;)
Hey TikTok! A chilling breeze is blowing through the store! Only 3 days left until our Halloween special offer! ;)
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“ Invention is a combination of dream and hard work.”
When you create something, an idea isn't enough if you don't work to realize and develop it.
The best achievements are often those that we didn't manage to launch initially, but which allowed us to launch more significant projects later on. Just because you have an idea or a project doesn't mean it will succeed on the first try.
You often have to try, try again, and again before you manage to create something worthwhile. Failure isn't the end of the world as long as it teaches you something.
When we learned to walk, for example, we fell many times, but we still kept getting up and putting one foot in front of the other. If we had given up then, we would never have learned to walk.
I progressed step by step with the store, and little by little, it has become what it is today thanks to creative ideas and perseverance. I was sometimes laughed at when I first started talking about game nights.
Eight years later, it's clear that these events have really taken off and allow me to play games with you in Vaison, the surrounding area, and even abroad…
I'm so happy about that, and I know I was right on the money because other shops and associations are now starting to offer game nights too. So it wasn't such a crazy idea after all… :)
I'm very happy to be able to be a positive influence in the world of board games, just as Monsieur Phal and other leading figures in the field have been for me. If I can have a positive impact, however small, on the world around me, it makes me very happy. ;)
Good day and good game! ;)
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Welcome to a new opus of "JJV Offs"!
“ Imagination is the source of all inventions.”
Just as Gutenberg sought to facilitate the spread of information by creating the printing press, our modern sources of additional information are often online.
I quickly noticed that many fellow gamers affiliated with one of the major gaming brands primarily offer only games from their own catalog (they pay for them, of course^^).
And beyond those, many mainly offer explanations of intermediate and expert games, not to mention certain independent games that, even if they're good, often get overlooked due to a lack of advertising resources.
So, on a modest scale, within my small shop, I started making "teaser" videos to entice people to come and discover beginner and independent games.
I'm therefore very happy to be able to offer you varied content about board games through detailed game explanations and short videos to pique your curiosity in the store. ;)
These resources are also a way for me to share my passion for board games with you. But also to introduce you to lesser-known but equally interesting gaming gems. ;)
Good day and good game! ;)
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Welcome to a new opus of "JJV Offs"!
“ Imagination is the source of all inventions.”
Every invention stems from a creative idea to improve or revolutionize everyday life. We start with an idea and then try to implement it, often making mistakes, but always using that experience to progress.
I knew perfectly well when I created the store that I intended to get people playing board games, not just sell them.
Because before being an independent shop owner, I've been a passionate gamer since I was very young. So when I was told that board games wouldn't work in Vaison, I still wanted to launch my concept of a store and events. They started off well in the store before Covid, and I was happy when they also developed well in different venues afterward. It just goes to show that when you have a vision and persevere, it can eventually become a reality. ;) At the beginning, you're never completely ready; you still have to launch your project, because it's our mistakes that lead to our greatest learning. Failing is always a learning experience if you analyze what you missed. You don't start from scratch, but from the experience you gained.
What I love about board games is that the themes are so varied that you can adapt them to any event you organize. Whether it's adapting games to a life-size format, as I've done many times, or adapting games to the audience and theme, it's always a pleasure.
I've created unique moments for you. ;)
Good day and good game! ;)
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Welcome to a new opus of "JJV Offs"!
“Invention is the result of creative thinking and hard work.”
When we create something, we often have an idea in mind that is sometimes a little vague. And then, we end up making it a reality and we realize that other people are behind our project.
Naturally curious and persevering, despite the “that will never work” and “board games suck, pfff” or even the “it’s going to close soon anyway, this shop is bad luck”; I believed it.
I did well to persevere, because it is clear that not only have board games in and around Vaison found their fans, but they have been doing so for 8 years now!
I was even offered to buy the store and its concept by modifying it to make it even more profitable... and I refused. Money can't buy everything, not even principles...
I created the store so that it would not be like some other stores in the same field: “elitist”. This is what annoys me a little sometimes, when I see certain colleagues who see beginners as a “waste of time” for them…
It’s such a shame, when beginner players come to take the step of looking for something to learn about games, to make them understand “that it’s not for them”. We have so many choices of games now that we are bound to find something that will interest even beginners.
Then there are people who come with requests for strange games... Like card games without cards, or even board games but without the board, etc... Or people who come from always the same ^^ to ask for a game and when I have it say to myself "ah well no, I wouldn't buy it from you anyway".
What do you want me to say to these kinds of people, I say “good to you” and wish them a good day. I don't plan on wasting time explaining things to people who are determined to only want a version of me that fixes them...
The version they have of me is their responsibility not mine. If they don't have a good one, it's probably because I put limits on their abuse or defended myself. If they don't like it, it doesn't bother me as long as I haven't done anything wrong to them. Everyone is free and alone with their conscience and mine is doing quite well. :)
And curiosity, so I don't lack that...^^ Always ready to discover new things about the world of games, but not only in life in general. My questions are sincere and do not come from bad intentions, I don't know how to do it.
But I also don't know how to let myself be walked on. Some will call it an oversized ego, I call it respect for oneself and where it needs to start in order to be able to give it back to others...
If you are curious about who I am, believe everyone who talks about me. Because whatever they say, they got the version of me they deserved since I'm just a mirror. ;)
Good day and good game! ;)
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“Invention is the result of creative thinking and hard work.”
When we have a business creation project, we quite often want to share products and/or services that are useful and pleasant to people. And then, we think about how to make them known and make customers want to discover them.
Creativity is also very often useful and available to offer products in an original way. In my case, I chose to offer you classic board games, but not only that…
I also like to offer you lesser-known games and small independent game publishing houses or small or medium-sized groups. For what ? Quite simply because they offer choices of different mechanics and themes.
Because if they want to be able to sell their games, they have to make the extra effort to stand out. They do not have the notoriety and advertising strength of a major board game brand. So, they need to find a game mechanic and a game theme that will inspire players. I am thinking for example of Hive from Ludidistri who managed to win several prizes through reflection and perseverance but above all, through passion.
Because being passionate means above all loving what you do and giving yourself the means to follow this passion. This is what I really appreciate with all the independents and small people who make up the gaming world and who share their passion with us…
I am very happy to be able to share my passion for games with you and to be able to offer you original games in addition to the classics. In addition, you play the game by giving them a chance and discovering them.
Many of you tell me that they like coming to my house because my choice of games is original and interesting. This is also what my customers from the rest of France and Europe come to look for when they buy from me.
Because before selling you board games, I am above all an inveterate gamer and passionate collector. So yes, I also like to introduce you to games that are not common. ;)
Good day and good game! ;)
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" Necessity is the mother of invention."
Just like inventions, starting a business also requires a lot of work and patience. We arrive with a concept and a precise idea without knowing if it will be well-received.
For us, the vision is generally quite clear, and we know what we want to develop, why, but not always how…^^ Then, through sheer effort and patience, we finally bring to fruition what was initially just a project.
And that's where things get serious. We set up and launch our project. It takes shape, and we discover the first challenges of the project in the face of reality. Sometimes it works, but most of the time, we try and try again and again until it works.
Things don't just happen on their own. Having projects is good, but working hard to accomplish them is true personal success. Because if we wait for things to happen by themselves, they never will.
When I started the shop, I was told I'd be closed down in two years… 8 years later, I'm still here ;) I was also told that the events wouldn't be popular and that there was no point in persevering. Eight years after opening, I'm lucky enough to have contracts renewed every year in Vaison, in France, and even a little bit in Europe. :)
When you have a vision you believe in, there will always be people who don't believe in it and try to discourage you, but that's when you have to hold on and believe even more strongly… ;)
Good day and good game! ;)
Quezo and the adventure begins! In French only
Hello everyone! How about an adventure, with or without a screen, to let children escape and follow the adventure of a hero in each story? (Only in French).
Quezo offers little treasure hunts adapted for children, even if they can't read yet. The illustrations and narration allow them to follow the story. To discover more and be one of the 20 families to test it (or even more!), the creator is waiting for your feedback for improvements...
So, join the adventure with Quezo - Magical Treasure Hunts and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/quezo.chasse.aux.tresors ;)
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" Necessity is the mother of invention."
Many great inventions were created because they were useful in everyday life or through serendipitous discoveries. They very often address a daily or temporary need.
I created the in-store and outdoor activity sessions because I knew they could fulfill a need to get together and enjoy good times together… The games aspect was just the icing on the cake.
I realized when I set up the store in Vaison that there wasn't a board game shop, but a whole community that was unaware of its existence. I was very happy, and I still am, to have created the concept of these activities in the area.
When I started with the in-store and outdoor activities, the concept simply didn't exist. It seemed relevant to me because I was certain I would find an audience to bring together to play games.
Now, eight years after opening, I see that the gaming community in Vaison and the surrounding area has grown considerably. So, if I've been able to contribute even a little to that, I'm very happy.
I'm pleased to have been helping spread the world of games here, in France and Europe, for a little over eight years, with classic games, but especially with original games that you can't find everywhere else.
I love introducing people to games that everyone owns, but above all, games that fewer people know, even experienced gamers. Because if passionate gamers don't introduce you to these lesser-known games, who will? No one ;)
Good day and good game! ;)
Hello everyone!
Here is our autumn window display: great inventions! ;)
Wishing everyone a great start to the new season—good luck!
For some fun and games in Vaison, we’re ready to play!
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" Carnival is a time for music and dance, where people can let loose and enjoy life."
Carnival is a shared moment, a chance to escape the daily grind. A brief respite from lives that are often hectic or fly by.
What I love about organizing events in Vaison, France, and elsewhere is that they allow me to break free from the routine and meet new people.
For me, the more people you meet, the more you can open yourself up to different perspectives and broaden your horizons, interacting with people who are often interesting, sometimes less so. It's the lottery of life…
I'm happy to lead these events and, I hope, make them warm and dynamic, and I try not to rest on my laurels.
I strive to be proactive and offer you original experiences each time. Events lend themselves well to this, as they always put me in contact with a diverse range of people. It stimulates my creativity every day, and my adaptability remains unwavering. I love reinventing myself and always offering you varied and original projects and experiences.
My way of letting go and enjoying life comes from my daily encounters with wonderful people, allowing us to open ourselves up to one another, and with less wonderful people, from whom I learn patience, resilience, and how to rediscover my inner strength.
Letting go also means knowing how to detach ourselves from the opinions and judgments of others and trusting our own judgment. ;)
Good day and good game! ;)
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"Carnival is a place for meeting and sharing, where people can come together and celebrate."
What I love about carnival is that it brings people together through a joyful and colorful atmosphere. We can all party and have fun together.
This is often what happens when I offer you activities that allow you to meet very different kinds of people.
These same differences that I personally find enriching. Because if we were all the same, life would be boring.
What I find in my activities with you is this sharing and this connection that develops beyond our mutual differences.
When I lead or co-lead in France, Italy, or Spain, we often laugh at our cultural differences, which can lead to some funny situations…^^ For example, in Spanish, we say "tonto" (idiot) instead of "tanto" (as much), or in Italian, we say "fica" (the female part) instead of "fico" (fig).
Luckily, I have Italian and Spanish colleagues who understand it's a linguistic slip and gently tease me about it afterward without taking offense…^^
We are all different and have grown up differently. But it's precisely these differences that allow us to open ourselves to others and discover other ways of thinking, broadening our minds. ;)
Good day and good game! ;)
Welcome to a new opus of "JJV Offs"!
Carnival was a true escape from my daily life. That's certainly why people tried to deprive me of those moments of happiness.
When I was away from home, at parties or at friends' houses, I could enjoy a moment of respite. Because, no, a safe and peaceful childhood isn't guaranteed for everyone.
I've experienced things that weren't always easy, which is why I'm happy to see people happy and why I love bringing you good cheer and joy.
Just because someone has had a traumatic past doesn't mean they're condemned to carry that burden with them for the rest of their life. Healing isn't easy, but if we don't, we risk hurting people who only have good intentions towards us… When I'm at outdoor events, I want you to feel free to explore different mechanics and games, like you would with dancing at a carnival, trying out a few steps and getting used to them.
Because then we have the freedom to let go and forget our worries, and that's wonderful! So if I can contribute, on my humble small business scale, to making you smile or even laugh, then I've earned my special moment with you.
Good day and good game! ;)
In summer in Vaison, we play the game!
Good evening, everyone!
A sporty summer means July and August—after all, it takes two to tango ;)
Let the momentum continue—and things are already off to a great start for August—cha-cha-cha!
https://www.tiktok.com/@joue.le.jeu.vaison/video/7672409627031555350
To check out the games featured in the video, follow the link to the website and click on the image of the game you’d like to explore.
Have a great evening and good game ;)
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Welcome to a new opus of "JJV Offs"!
“Carnival is a place for meeting and sharing, where people can come together and celebrate.”
The beauty of carnival lies in the fact that it allows people to share a good time together and celebrate with joy and good cheer. I love these moments when we get together to share joy and good cheer.
Just like games, it allows for this sharing and these wonderful moments of connection between players. I love seeing some of my players who weren't very comfortable playing at first, but who have now gotten the hang of it and are asking for more advanced games.
Seeing my players become more confident, dare to express themselves, and connect with other players is simply wonderful and priceless… I love bringing people together who I know will get along well and create bonds, even friendships, and sometimes even couples during certain activities. <3 :) ;)
That's also why I love offering themed games or activities during our events, tailored to your preferences and current events. For example, on Valentine's Day, I offer games about love based on your skill level.
Creating personalized activities stimulates my creative spirit, and I love it. Sharing unique and unforgettable gaming moments with you brings me immense joy every day.
Good day and good game! ;)
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Welcome to a new opus of "JJV Offs"!
What I appreciate about the carnival is that it allows people to express their creativity, letting their imagination and joie de vivre guide them.
It's also something you find with board games when you play them often. You get used to the rules and sometimes bend them a little.
I'm thinking, for example, of a classic like Uno, where we've all known the basic rules at some point, but where we've all (or almost all) taken liberties with them…
Like, for example, stacking +2s or +4s, even though the basic rules don't allow it… Admit it, we've all, or almost all, done it…^^
When I see my players adapting the rules of certain games to make them more strategic, I tell myself that my goal of developing the board game scene in Vaison and the surrounding area has been achieved. When you see that initially, some people didn't play much, and now they're quite comfortable with the basic rules. I'm quite comfortable adapting the rules and making the games more strategic or simpler depending on who I'm playing with. I also sometimes adapt the rules to make them more accessible and then develop them to higher levels of difficulty later on. Because I often like to offer you little challenges. ;) Games are a great, evolving tool for constantly reinventing yourself, and that's what makes them so interesting. :)
Good day and good game! ;)
In summer in Vaison, we play the game!
Good evening, everyone!
From August 3rd to 31st , spend €40 in the store and get a €5 discount on your next purchase.*1
On Wednesdays, August 4th and 18th, enjoy a free pinwheel-making workshop all day long! *2
So, it’s your turn to play! ;)
Check out the TikTok video here (no account needed to watch):
https://www.tiktok.com/@joue.le.jeu.vaison/video/7659691696602713367
Alternatively, to see the games featured in the video, click on the image of the game you’d like to check out.
Have a great evening and happy gaming! ;)
*1 Discount valid per purchase and per household until October 31, 2026; cannot be combined with other discounts.
*2 An adult must be present during the craft workshop.
For ages 6 and up; maximum of 4 children at a time.
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"Carnival is a time of magic and dreams, where people can let themselves be carried away by the music and dance."
At carnival, there's always a great rhythm and musicians and dancers who sweep us away with the songs. A unique moment that we share together, whether in costume and mask or not, but always in good spirits. I loved seeing people's smiles and the children's wonder at the costumes, the floats, the music, and the overall atmosphere.
Getting people to sing and dance while our dance band performed was always a small victory for me. There weren't all the controversies of today, and we just enjoyed a moment of music and dance together.
This is what I try to continue with the store and the game events, bringing you original games and my good humor to share good times playing games with you.
I try to stay positive even though some people don't make things easy every day. But after all, you can only give what you have. It's so sad to see that these people feel compelled to hurt others to make themselves feel important… I absolutely do not want to be like these people and carry the burden of meanness and hatred. That's why I remain respectful. This world is already sometimes so heavy and complicated, so adding to it with hatred or malice is completely beyond me.
So, as long as I can, I will try to bring you even just a smile, or even make you laugh, so that the things of everyday life are a little less heavy to bear. It's not much, but sometimes a small gesture, a smile, or even a kind word can change everything. ;)
Good day and good game! ;)
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" I love carnival, it’s a time of celebration and entertainment that thrills me."
Since my childhood, when I was part of the dancing group that I then trained from the age of 14, I loved dancing parades. Carnivals or village festivals, I loved contributing to a warm and colorful atmosphere. It was one of the rare moments where, for the sake of appearance, I could have a normal childhood with my friends from the club.
Even though I was closely monitored so as not to talk about what was happening at home, I could find moments when I was still allowed to behave like a normal child. Good times from this dancing group which allowed me to make friends and see that childhood is not just about being belittled, humiliated or beaten up.
I was lucky in my life to meet wonderful people who allowed me to understand at a young age that what was happening in the family was not normal and to get out of it to have respite and live normally. My best solution for leaving as soon as possible without risking passing was to keep quiet so as not to attract additional wrath and to leave as early as I could. From a very young age, I quickly understood that I didn't count and that I was clearly too much.
It took me a long time to start getting over it and being able to talk about it. But I am not the only one to have experienced such events. I was ashamed and felt worthless. But it is not our place to be ashamed of the wounds inflicted on us. That's why now I'm happy to share good times with you and good discussions in my everyday life.
Carnival or parties allow me, like games, to escape for a moment like they did when I was a child and teenager. The beauty of games is that they allow you to open up to others via a common base. This is what I humbly try to offer to little ones who sometimes experienced things similar to my childhood. I don't understand how you can harm an innocent being like a child, even your own child...
I'm happy to see them enjoy a moment where they forget what they've been through and find a smile again for a moment. When I was asked if I wanted to participate in these moments through games with them, I accepted without thinking and I have no regrets. For them I am “the fairy of smiles”, for me they are the “little elves of hope”.
I have hope for them that they too can build themselves despite their past and not become broken adults who no longer believe in anything. I love seeing them smile, hearing them laugh, seeing them play and simply enjoying life innocently as they deserve. So if I can continue to be a moment of respite, complicity and joy for them for a moment, I will continue to be so with pleasure and determination.
Good day and good game! ;)
Welcome to a new opus of "JJV Offs"!
"Carnival is a place of creativity and expression, where people can showcase their talent and imagination."
Carnival is always a place where you can witness the creativity of street artists and float builders. I also love creating decorations for the store, but not only that. Offering you customized games and activities gives me just as much pleasure. Seeing you smile and enjoy good times playing games is wonderful.
I enjoy imagining game sessions, but also a variety of themes to offer you diverse and, I hope, interesting choices.
I love sharing my passion for games with you during events, whether in-store or outdoors, or during our conversations at the shop.
I also create many of the store's decorations, both for the window displays and to continue bringing the different themes to life in the store.
Having themes allows me to explore and share different topics with you throughout the year and to enjoy these special moments together.
Good day and good game! ;)
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Welcome to a new opus of "JJV Offs"!
“Carnival is a time for music and dance, where people can come together and celebrate.”
What I take away from carnival is that it brings people together and puts a smile back on their faces. We share a wonderful time together.
For many years, I was a choreographer and dancer in a dance group that performed at various events, including carnivals.
Seeing people happy with our performances and smiling back was simply magical. Sharing that performance and those moments with people was just incredible.
That's what I love about board games too. We can get together for a great time playing games and often even celebrate special occasions like birthdays, Valentine's Day, Christmas, etc.
I really enjoy games, just like with dancing before, bringing this energy that allows me to offer you choices that reflect your personality and are as unique as you are.
I also love setting the mood when we play different themed games. Because it brings the games to life and makes them even more appealing.
I also really enjoy the anecdotes and conversations we share in the store and during game time. I love introducing you to new things as much as discovering them through you. I cherish these experiences throughout my life.
Good day and good game! ;)
In summer in Vaison, we play the game!
Good evening, everyone!
From July 1st to August 31st, spend €40 in the store and get a €5 discount on your next purchase.*1
On Wednesdays, July 8th and 22nd, enjoy a free pinwheel-making workshop all day long! *2
So, it’s your turn to play! ;)
Check out the TikTok video here (no account needed to watch):
https://www.tiktok.com/@joue.le.jeu.vaison/video/7654562671013973270
Alternatively, to see the games featured in the video, click on the image of the game you’d like to check out.
Have a great evening and happy gaming! ;)
*1 Discount valid per purchase and per household until October 31, 2026; cannot be combined with other discounts.
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Hello everyone!
Welcome to a new opus of "JJV Offs"!
“I love Carnival; it’s a time of celebration and joy that makes me smile.”
Even as a child, I always loved going to my neighborhood carnival because it was so colorful and everyone seemed so happy. The performers were always smiling and enthusiastic when they saw how receptive the audience was.
So, against my family’s advice, who thought it was “completely stupid,” I created my own costumes an
d joined the parade every year.
I was only 8 years old, but I was welcomed with open arms into the carnival parade. I enjoyed it so much that I convinced my school friends to come and dance a little dance with me.
I did this with them for three years in a row until I was locked in my room so I wouldn’t participate in “this nonsense.” I did manage to teach my friends from middle school a dance routine, and they went to dance without me, then in front of my balcony so I could see them.
I danced with them on the balcony, and we had a great time, until I found myself locked in my room again for a while and got slapped for my "disobedience," and then slapped a second time because I was crying and "it made me look even uglier than I already did."
Let's just say that expressing emotions, and especially being happy, wasn't one of the options available to me in my family, but whatever... I grew up like that, and I'm happy for those who had a happy childhood; they deserved it.
I was always made to understand that my happiness wasn't a priority and that I was insignificant. That's why I've always been so keen to see people smile afterward. Never, through their words or their various acts of violence, did they manage to extinguish that small light, that glimmer of hope and joy within me… So when I see people using their past pain to hurt others, I simply wish them healing, just as I continue to heal. I assure you, hurting others doesn't bring happiness.
You can ask my mother, who apparently doesn't remember what she did to me… But I don't hold it against her anymore; she too had a traumatic past, even if that in no way excuses what she did to me for years… So ask my father too, who, after I was featured in the newspaper during the holidays thanks to Marinette's wonderful article, said to my husband, "I don't understand why people like her." I built and rebuilt myself entirely on my own, and seeing people unhappy doesn't please me like it does some others; it pains me… Even when it comes to people I don't like because they've hurt me or are hurting me…
So, even though, like at Carnival, I've seen all sorts of things, I'm committed to motivating you every day, and seeing you smile makes me incredibly happy. So, if through games I can be the catalyst for good times and smiles, laughter, even bursts of laughter, then I will continue to do so with joy. ;)
Good day and good game! ;)
Good evening everyone! That's it, it's official, the store is 8 years old! ;)
Here is a short video of the 32 windows that have been in the store since June 25, 2018! :)
Thank you for these first 8 great years, we'll see how many more I'll share with you! ;)
Here is the link to the Tik Tok video ;) Follow this link to be able to watch it even if you don't have Tik Tok!
https://www.tiktok.com/@joue.le.jeu.vaison/video/7655315936504728854
Hello everyone!
Welcome to a new opus of "JJV Offs"!
"Carnival is a time of joy and freedom, where people can forget their worries and let loose."
When you attend a carnival, you enjoy the show put on by the artists and performers. It's always a time for sharing and connecting, full of smiles and laughter.
Often vibrant and colorful, carnival allows you to marvel at the floats, costumes, and decorations, each one as beautiful as the next.
It makes you feel a bit like a child again and allows you to escape your daily routine. That's what I try to offer you in the store: original games that can provide a unique gaming experience, unlike any other game.
And also through events, where I love sharing good times with you and seeing you laugh and smile. When I see that games can bring you moments out of the everyday, I'm very happy.
Some of my players, both young and old, tell me they can think about something other than their problems thanks to the games and the time I spend with them. It allows them to enjoy a welcome, playful break, which even I find delightful.
I'm always happy to go to the store, but even more so when I'm leading an event! Because I love sharing different game mechanics and moments together that we can't relive and that will last a lifetime.
Good day and good game! ;)
Hello everyone!
From June 22nd to 27th, for every €40 spent in-store during our anniversary week, an entry form will be added to the anniversary prize draw.
And to celebrate the store's 8th anniversary, we're going all out! ;) With a total of €250 in prizes, spread across 8 prizes ranging from €13 to €45!
The draw will take place on Monday, June 29th at 7 pm on social media!
The TikTok video is here:
https://www.tiktok.com/@joue.le.jeu.vaison/video/7649317426181508354
Even if you don't have TikTok, you can still watch the video by following the link directly if you'd like! ;)
So, game on! ;)
Thanks again for these first 8 wonderful years with you and by your side! ;)
Hello everyone!
Welcome to a new opus of "JJV Offs"!
“Carnival is a time for music and dance, where people can let loose and enjoy life.”
Carnival is a time when many people come to enjoy a moment of freedom. We let ourselves be carried away by the dancing and musical groups and enjoy what they offer: joy and good cheer.
This is also what I try to bring you through my vision of the world of games. An environment full of positive energy and sharing… Because games are, above all, about fun and interaction through a shared activity.
And I also try to make you smile and laugh during the games, because I know that for most of you who come to my events, you see them as unique moments of sharing.
So, I have the serious mission of ensuring you enjoy an original and personalized experience during each different game session. In my shop, in Vaison and the surrounding area, or elsewhere, I like to adapt to your current desires. Guiding you through the most unique and original aspects of the gaming world is my way of sharing my passion for board games with you. I love it when people suggest events here and there that push me out of my comfort zone.
That's always where we grow and learn the most, because, like at a carnival, you don't expect everything that might happen, but you do have a shared framework. Besides, the world of games is a universe rich in choices, offering plenty of opportunities to have fun playing together…
Good day and good game! ;)
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 ;)
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"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! ;)
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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! ;)
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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.
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"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. ;)
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"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. ;)
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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.
Have a good day and enjoy the game ;)
Hello everyone!
Welcome to a new Opus of "JJV Offs"!
"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.
Have a good day and good game ;)
Hello everyone!
Welcome to a new opus of "JJV Offs"!
"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 ;)
Hello everyone!
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 ;)