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JJV's Offs

On 16/10/2022

 

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Welcome to a new opus of the JJV Offs!

Create a link through board games.

Board games are an invaluable fun tool! In addition to providing an unforgettable moment of fun, they also often allow you to open up to others.

Whether this link is between parents, grandparents and their children or between friends or acquaintances, the game allows you to discover the other through common rules.

Since I've been hosting, I've noticed that the game allows you to listen to others, because you need other players to progress in the game together.

Cooperative games are not the only ones to allow this.

Developing thinking, speed and strategy, "board" games also allow everyone to share together.

We always enjoy sharing a game with family or friends.

Party game, strategy, family, children; there is something for all ages and all tastes and levels!

Good day and good game ;)

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On 09/10/2022

 

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Playful heart: volunteering around games!

Every year we participate in various voluntary events in Vaucluse and Maine-et-Loire.

Different benevolent associations that are vital to the well-being of the public who benefit from them.

It's not much, but we offer our time and game donations.

Even if sometimes it's not much for us, it can mean great things for the people who receive them...

 Promoting hobbies and seeing a smile appear on the faces of these people with a big heart is magical.

Surrounded by other volunteers with a big heart, it's always a pleasure too.

For the sake of the respect and discretion demanded by these associations with a big heart, we will just tell you that we have some of them particularly at heart.

The associations dedicated to children remain the ones that touch us the most...

Making a sad child smile gives you eternal magic in your heart...

I take this opportunity to thank once again all the volunteers who are the heart of these magnificent associations!

Good day and good game ;)

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On 02/10/2022

 

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Welcome to a new opus of the JJV Offs!

Animate to inspire, lead someone to discover and discover themselves.

Animation is always a pleasure for me.

Sharing good times with my players is essential and rewarding every time.

Beyond sharing and exchanging around games, I have seen that the game can have a soothing or stimulating effect depending on the players.

I have seen many players who have become more comfortable with other players over time.

Offering a moment of relaxation and complicity, the games animations are attentive to all profiles.

Shy or more extroverted, I have seen players open up more easily to others and make friends during the game time that I host.

Stimulating for some players who have interactions that allow them to gain confidence in others and to open up to others and help others to open up as well.

Beyond just a shared game, it is a real exchange and sharing of every moment.

Thank you to my players for all our shared moments and each one all unique!

Good day and good game ;)

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On 25/09/2022

 

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Welcome to a new opus of the JJV Offs!

Find your child's soul through board games.

Board games are an interesting hobby for children, but not only…

During my times of animation with retirees, the playful interest is also there.

Not having always had the opportunity to play before or having stopped for a while, they find the pleasure of playing together.

Sharing a moment around a game allows them to discover games unknown to them until then.

Curious and motivated to play, discovering new games does not scare them.

Allowing them to find varied interests is very interesting for us.

Particularly fond of chatting about games, these moments of discovery and sharing allow us a respite in sometimes very full days.

Many have found friends with other players, creating or recreating a bond between them.

Some even confessed to having “rediscovered their child’s soul” by playing during our playtime.

What a pleasure to share his passion with our players, young and old on a daily basis.

Thank you all for sharing the fun adventure with us!

Good day and good game ;)

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On 18/09/2022

 

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Welcome to a new opus of the JJV Offs!

Reuniting a work team through games.

As part of our outdoor activities, we offer team cohesion workshops via games.

Bringing games that unite teams or resolve tensions is always an enriching experience for the team concerned and for us.

Well beyond just a game, the team cohesion workshop allows you to challenge a team to help it become aware of its weak points and give it ways to overcome them.

In a beneficial atmosphere, the game then serves to show what is not coherent and needs to be addressed to improve cohesion within the team.

With more than 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry with different audiences, we remain attentive and caring to help the progress of the teams we support.

Good day and good game ;)

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On 11/09/2022

 

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A playful and stimulating return to school through games!

That's it, school has started again! Good luck for the recovery !

The board game allows you to find a framework with rules while having fun.

The rules of the game, adopted by young and old, allow to play on an equal footing.

One can also tease his parents or his children within the framework of the game by stealing victory points from him or subtly blocking him.

Back to school is a good opportunity to find moments of complicity after lessons.

Playing as a family allows children to find bearings and learn to follow rules, from the simplest to the most complicated.

Game of speed, atmosphere or reflection, the moments spent around the games remain engraved in the memory of young and old alike.

Good day and good game ;)

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On 04/09/2022

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Welcome to a new opus of “Offs du JJV”!

The game world

The game world is a world where playfulness rules!

Even if the classics are always a great success, the world of gaming is constantly evolving.

Game publishers, often avid gamers, tend to offer an increasingly varied selection of games.

There is something for all tastes, all themes, all ages, all players...

The professionalization of the game world allows the production of more and more developed games.

Prizes such as the As d'Or, the Spiel des Jahres or the Double 6 (to name a few) are signs of recognition of the rise of board games in our lives.

Good news for the gamists that we are, the board game will continue to accompany us for some time...

 Good day and good game ;)

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On 28/08/2022

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Welcome to a new opus of “Offs du JJV”!

The game at work.

When I was a facilitator for the city of Angers, I participated with my fellow facilitators in a “group cohesion” workshop.

We participated in a workshop with board games with successive challenges that required collaboration between the facilitators to succeed.

Based on this excellent idea of ​​a Team building workshop, we now offer workshops aimed at companies with the aim of creating cohesion within teams.

 Cohesion in a team is not an innate thing. 

Board games offer an original and different approach to the usual team building.

The discovery and the expectations they create make it possible to grope on more slippery ground in a team.

By dint of groping, we end up putting our finger on things that we would not have paid attention to in normal times.

 A good progress indicator for a work team and ways to achieve common goals.

 PS: In Angers, we were a close-knit team and passed the tests easily. It helps to know the strengths and weaknesses of your colleagues to progress together in a team spirit... ;)

Good day and good game ;)

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On 21/08/2022

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Welcome to a new opus of “Offs du JJV”!

The game for super grown-ups!

The board game can be a very useful tool for children of all ages!

 Many people working with children use board games as a learning aid or to stimulate children.

Whether it is for fine motor skills, memory, observation or the development of a simple strategy, the board game allows you to progress while having fun.

 More and more board game publishers are adapting their range of games to offer a wide range of varied games to children according to their age.

And then when children see adults playing, very often they want to play like them and with them. 

It is a way of stimulating their curiosity and awakening them to exchange through complicity with adults and common rules.

Often quite fast for children, play allows them to express and manage their emotions.

 Indeed, managing frustration in defeat or remaining humble in victory is not easy at certain ages.

On an equal footing with adults during the game, the rules ensure the child's confidence and self-esteem.

So for the super-big, a little game to start, it's already good to learn about board games. ;)

Good day and good game ;)

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On 14/08/2022

Welcome to a new opus of “Offs du JJV”!

Sharing together.

During outdoor entertainment times, we offer various and varied play times.

 The habit of the game is taken little by little for novice players.

But from the moment you are curious to discover games, then you can manage to play and have fun as certain game mechanics are understood.

 Novice players or connoisseurs, the discovery of a new game is not innate... for anyone...

The first parts of a game can be more or less laborious, whatever the level of the player.

 It's brand new, it's all beautiful, it stimulates the brain! ;)

It's probably easier to adapt to a game when you've been playing it for a while, but everyone who discovers a game needs to play it to understand it better.

So, don't stress if you feel a bit lost at the beginning, we've all been in this case and we all always face a new game a bit. ;)

The main thing in the end is to share together! ;)

Good day and good game ;)

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On 07/08/2022

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The game: a state of mind

 In the fun world of board games, we are lucky to meet a majority of passionate gamers.

The players, incorrigible gamists since the beginning or new recruits, all share the same passion.

Whether you are a beginner or a connoisseur, the board game when you get started and you like it, you don't know when it stops...

We enter without taking the lead (well yes, I admit a little anyway with the rules of certain games at the beginning ^^) and we immediately try to share our favorites with our loved ones.

For gamists who have always played, expert games allow you to take your mind and develop very advanced strategies...

But it is possible for us to adapt to any type of game to share a good time with other players. And yes, because above all, we like to play ;)

For the gamists who have joined us and will continue to join us in the gaming world, the variety of games is such that we will certainly find you the games that will keep you playing... and who knows, maybe not anymoren stop, like us. ;)

Even children have games that correspond to each age group and the daily amusements they need.

In short, the board game is a state of mind where we are ready to welcome you...

Above all, we share above all the pleasure of playing together. ;)

Good day and good game ;)

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On 31/07/2022

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Ludo partners

Since the beginning of the store, we have started working with toy libraries and ludobuses.

 We do our best to try to be a player in the playful world on our small shop scale...

Contributing to providing games for toy libraries and ludobuses allows us to discover "fashionable" games, but not only...

Many independent publishers go through small shops like us to test and introduce their games to the public.

 But we don't just provide games to our partners, sometimes moments of game animations slip in here and there ;)

Who says games from small publishers, says discovery of fun nuggets for you to discover ourselves!

So we sacrifice ourselves, and we play the game to make you discover less known and interesting games. ;)

You may have tried it in the nearest toy library or the mobile toy bus that passed by your house...

If the gaming world has reached you, then we are delighted. ;)

Good day and good game ;)

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On 24/07/2022

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Game on !

« To play is to experience chance. » Novalis.

Playing board games is giving yourself a moment out of time.

Board games allow you to share a moment of complicity where everyone, young and old, follows the same rules.

From the simplest game to the most complex game, the objective is the same: to have a good time.

 Board games have various benefits: stimulate memory, promote concentration, develop a logical mind, manage emotions, explore creativity or enrich knowledge (among many others)…

Special moments of sharing, to strengthen social or family ties, to promote self-esteem and get out of shyness.

Whether confrontational, collaborative or other games, board games allow you to create a bond with other players.

That's why we like to make you discover the games and play them with you ;)

Good day and good game ;)

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On 17/07/2022

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Ludo’Entertainer

Throughout my decade of animation with children and teenagers, I also led animations for toy libraries and toy buses.

The intergenerational activities that I led for different organizations, allowed me to transmit part of my playful passion to a large number.

In Angers, where I come from, we ran workshops called “Pied 2 Bat”.

 Like other animators, I went to the bottom of partner buildings and offered different games and activities to children in surrounding buildings.

“Anim’ ta cité” is a time of collective creations and local actions which also allowed me to get out of my comfort zone.

Always ready to offer activities and entertainment that bring people together, these experiences have really enriched me.

This is why when creating the store in Vaison, Joue le Jeu was not only dedicated to selling games!

Because the board game animation part is a way for me to convey my passion and share the pleasure of the game.

Coming to you to make you play and play with you was a no-brainer!

Good day and good game ;)

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On 10/07/2022

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 Welcome to a new opus of “Offs du JJV”!

 Years of animation

21 years ago, I started to animate in a playtime association.

Having started playing games at the age of 3, when I was asked at 14 to lead a game time with other teenagers like me and for children, I did it quite naturally.

 After my studies and having worked in commerce to finance them, I returned to animation to make it my definitive profession at the age of 24.

 So I've been hosting officially for 11 years and unofficially for 21 years ;)

 I never lost this desire to make people play and share my passion for games with as many people as possible.

 Also around a game, “the more the merrier”.

 So don't hesitate to come and continue to share the playful madness with us. ;)

 And thank you for all our fun moments shared!

Good day and good game ;)

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On 03/07/2022

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 PIL or Face?

At one point, two opportunities presented themselves to me: to take up an interesting job in animation or to open a board game store…

Face, animation is a job that is also a passion! 

A job that allowed me to rub shoulders with other great animators with whom I was able to forge solid experience in different types of activities…

Activities that have allowed children from 2 to 85 years old to share moments together, to listen to each other and to marvel.

PIL, Passion + Idea + Local, the perfect combo to turn a passion into a job!

A passion that makes everyday life more fun and friendly. Sharing it with you is just the icing on the cake.

 An idea not only to sell games, but to ensure that the game is a shared moment.

A place that allows you to discover fun nuggets, but a name that is not limited to the local and is also exported to outdoor activities.

PIL or Face, although Face suited me very well too, PIL suited me even better!

PIL allows me to share my playful passion with you all. 

So thank you for being at the playful rendezvous!

Good day and good game ;)

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On 26/06/2022

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Birthday Lud

The store's anniversary is an opportunity to thank all our customers, young and old alike!

On this occasion, we offer you an online game and in-store discounts.

Even if, for reasons of space, we have to choose a handful of players among our loyal customers for the anniversary in store, the game is there.

After a little snack and a little drink (yes, you have to enjoy it, it's a party all the same! ;)), we play the game!

The last anniversary in store allowed our players to meet and create playful friendships!

A good complicity and good moments of laughter settled among the strategic and playful moments...

 The store's anniversary is a way to thank you and share our passion with you!

So thank you all for these 4 wonderful first years and we will do everything to share as much as possible with you ;)

Good day and good game ;)

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On 19/06/2022

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Enchanted Christmas and Brico’ Recup’

Every Sunday in December before Christmas, we offer free Enchanted Christmas workshops for children.

During 30-minute slots, children can discover board games or make Christmas decorations with us.

 A time for discussion and creativity, the Enchanted Christmas workshops allow children to flourish...

Having hosted a “Brico’ Récup’” workshop for years, my goal was to make children aware of recycling and the environment.

We made unique and original creations from everyday objects by giving them a second life.

Brico’ Récup’ workshops that I continue to lead with children and teenagers to create decorative objects, furniture or even games and give them a second life.

 We can't imagine all that we can achieve with recycled objects or everyday life!

During our manual workshops of the year and Enchanted Christmas, we try as much as possible to make use of materials and objects that would have ended up in the trash when they were far from being able to go there.

 In addition to the ecological gesture, children and teenagers are happy to have a personalized object that they have made themselves.

Small gestures don't matter much, but it's these little things that make a big difference.

Good day and good game ;)

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On 12/06/2022

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 Virtuous circle

 In an eco-responsible approach, a large part of our packaging received when ordering games is reused.

They can be used for the packaging of online orders, to create displays or even to create store and window decoration.

This is an approach that we have been carrying out since the creation of the store and apply in our daily actions.

For example, we turn off the lights of the sign, the store and the computers and other electrical and electronic devices as soon as we are closed or when they are not in use.

 The gift wrap that we offer is made of recycled and recyclable paper, as well as the adhesive tape which is made of a totally recyclable vegetable plastic.

We have exchanged all halogen bulbs in the store and the sign for LED bulbs that are better for the environment.

We donate furniture or objects that we no longer use so that they can have a second life.

We try to contribute on our small scale…

Good day and good game ;)

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On 05/06/2022

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Passionate gamer

As you already know, I have been playing since I was young.

The world of games has always rocked my childhood and followed me until adulthood.

Working in a field where you live one of your passions is just great.

We no longer want to share it with everyone, because we love what we do.

As Novalis says

“To play is to experience chance”.

The game allows you to get together for a fun time.

Whether it is strategic, atmosphere, management, board, speed, etc...

The game is always a moment to sit down together and share.

Whether we take it very seriously or more lightly depending on our mood or desire to play at the moment, there is always a game that lends itself to our playful experiments, even the craziest... ;)

I leave the last word to one of my clients:

“We see that you love what you do, you put time and passion into it”.

Good day and good game ;)

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On 29/05/2022

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Human first

I remember one day this CEO of a large company who came to the store for services and ended up buying games for his grandchildren because he told me that you could see that I knew from what I was talking about.

There followed a long discussion about why I created the store and how long I had been playing board games…

Taking care of the steps he had to take, I didn't realize that he was watching me carefully out of the corner of his eye, absorbed in the reception of my other clients.

Once he was done, he paid and told me the following things:

"You know how to listen and respond to customer requests, it's not given to everyone".

"The attentive and benevolent attitude you have towards people is an invaluable asset and few people have it"

"The good thing about you is that you see beyond business, you are human above all".

I thanked him, even though I don't know if I deserved all those compliments.

I am in commerce as I am in everyday life, no more, no less...

And if he reads this, I say thank you again for this conversation and these compliments that go straight to my heart.

Good day and good game ;)

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On 22/05/2022

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Magic packets

During the Christmas period, we prepare different types of gift packages.

Our favorites remain those for children where we take particular pleasure in making original packages and hiding lots of little surprises in them. :)

I remember a merchant in the town where I was born who put out surprises in addition to Christmas presents. As a child, these little gifts made me happy.

From the first Christmas of the store, I took pleasure in creating or offering little surprises to hide in the gift or its package so that the children could feel the joy of an unexpected surprise in addition to the original gift.

I smile thinking of all these children who perhaps have the same pleasure as me, I had little to open gifts and discover more surprises... :)

Adding surprises that correspond to our customers and their children and seeing that they have had the desired effect (surprising and pleasing) is an incomparable pleasure, especially at Christmas.

It reminds me of this little 4-year-old man who came to get a surprise with a personalized package just for him and who asked me:

“And the gift packages, did the elves make them? ".

To which I nodded and he added,

"It's magic!" ".

Good day and good game ;)

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On 15/05/2022

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Unique

During a time of volunteering, I found myself during an intergenerational play time to animate a role play.

As a game master, I have made it my mission to succeed in bringing parents and children together around secret objectives related to games...

The goal was to solve puzzles using the clues that each parent and each child had in their hands.

During this play time, an autistic child was afraid of the hubbub caused by the other apprentice investigators and their parents.

His mom was about to quit the game so she could reassure her autistic son when her other son started sulking, saying, "Mom, I don't want to quit the game."

The mother was going to try to calm her son down like she had done before, singing him a certain song that would calm him down.

Seeing this mother saddened that her other child can no longer play and having previously observed it, I approached the young autistic child and sat down in front of him, starting to sing the famous song.

He then took my hand to show me that he was reassured by the song and his mother smiled at me knowing that she could continue the game with her other son.

When her first son had calmed down, we joined them to finish the game and the evening ended very well.

When I left, this mother said to me:

"Never change, you are extra, that's what makes you unique".

We always end up reaping what we sow :)

Good day and good game ;)

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On 08/05/2022

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At valiant heart nothing impossible !

Whenever I encountered a difficulty that I thought was insurmountable, my grandfather always used this expression that his grandfather before him had also said to him:

" At valiant heart nothing impossible ".

I grew up with this idea that difficulty could slow us down, but not stop us.

Now, I see difficulty as a challenge that pushes us to surpass ourselves.

Creating the store was a challenge for me and it continues to be so on a daily basis with the difficulties that any trader can encounter: unfair competition, jealousy and various gossip, economic and health crisis, etc...

But beyond all that, there is the reason why it all started that keeps us going.

When you no longer know why you want to continue, you have to ask yourself why you started.

Often the answer to this question allows us to know why we do things and allows us to make choices in life.

When you have the heart to undertake and want to succeed in something, you have to give yourself the means to achieve them, whether it is easy or more complicated.

We will often fail, we will succeed sometimes, but we will always move forward more experienced than before and even more determined.

Because : " At valiant heart nothing impossible " ;)

Good day and good game ;)

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On 01/05/2022

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A fun good time.

During events within private or associative organizations, I often find myself facing beginner players or connoisseurs of classic games.

Most of the time, they don't know all the current playful nuggets...

That's good, it's my role to make them discover them ;)

To get players to succeed in assimilating a game and its rules, it is often useful to offer games that are based on an already known mechanic.

As Pablo Picasso said so well:

“To teach people something, you have to mix what they know with what they don't know. »

It's a very wise phrase that I apply on a daily basis to get my players to become comfortable with unknown games and make them want to play again.

I must not be doing too badly, because, one example among many others, a little lady who did not want to play because she was not used to playing board games told me:

“I had a great time around the games with you. Looking forward to next week that you make us discover other games."

Good day and good game ;)

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On 24/04/2022

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On top

When the animations were suspended because of the covid, the online animations replaced them but it was not the same...

During outdoor events, we share extra moments with the players and the pleasure of the game is mutual as much for them as for me.

As soon as we were able to set up animations in secure sanitary conditions, we were happy to see that our regular players were there and had found other players to join us. :)

And as the expression “the more the merrier, the merrier” says so well, which we could adapt to the world of games as “the more players there are, the more we share”.

And we can say that entertainment is like cycling, it comes back on its own! ;)

We found the right reflexes and good habits quite quickly while respecting the health rules.

Getting together to play and share a fun moment, what more could you ask for?

Best, perhaps the closing sentence of one of the animations by a regular player:

“You are on top, always pleasant and smiling”.

Good day and good game ;)

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On 17/04/2022

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Kindness, an unsuspected force!

The Christmas period is a joyous time when the playful world is very busy and happy to be as far as we are concerned. :)

The game is a way to bring players together in normal times, but the Christmas period has seen a large number of novice players regain a taste for games and the playful exchange that it entails...

Administering gossip to willing ears to recoup the profits is a rather lucrative Christmas spirit, it would seem…

I don't know what it is, because the integrity and trust of my customers are much more important to me than additional sales. But I guess all means are good to earn some money…

Strolling through a store to express a vicious glee that “it’s shit”. Giggling while staring at the shopkeeper there must be satisfying for people who peddle anything and everything…

I waited patiently without satisfying their craving for any negative reaction from me, when they moved on and realized that I was not alone...

Too bad, regulars were there and glared at them, scaring our missionaries away.

Thank you to you who trust us on a daily basis and to you who joined us in the playful world. :)

You will always be welcome to share the joy of the playful world together.

You contribute to keeping this world beautiful and full of good times of exchange and sharing;)

So simply:

Thanks thanks thanks !

And as my client rightly said that day:

"Be nice, these people lose more than you on the exchange."

Good day and good game ;)

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On 10/04/2022

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Passionate

For me, a game is much more than a commercial object!

It is above all a tool that allows players to share a good time together with more or less complicated games according to our playful desire of the moment.

It allows you to manage resources, conquer territories, get the atmosphere, investigate various themes, cultivate your curiosity, stimulate your thinking, play roles and many other things...

Playing since my youngest age and having at heart to share and share fun moments of sharing, testing the games to better present them to you is a great opportunity for me.

I'm always delighted when we share good times around games and the fun world and that "it's nice to see passionate people like you" and me;)

Thank you for these good moments of playful sharing on a daily basis, stay as you are, it suits you so well :)

Good day and good game ;)

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On 03/04/2022

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Pleasant trade

Selling good products is good! Doing it with passion is better! :)

Among my clients, I have people from various backgrounds: regulars in Vaison and the surrounding area, players from different parts of France who come back to see us each time they pass through Vaison, players of different nationalities.

Preferring to favor the playful interest of games, both small and big brands, we test all the games before offering them for sale in order to be able to talk about them as well as possible.

This is felt by our customers from all walks of life who often tell us

“when we find a pleasant business, we come back to it”.

In our "Cavern of Alibaba" as our customers say, we have chosen to offer products from major distributors, but also products from designers and small independent distribution houses.

Because the playful world is rich in so many beautiful nuggets that it would be a shame to deprive yourself of them! :)

Good day and good game ;)

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On 27/03/2022

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Generosity

A year ago, on the occasion of the Réussir au Féminin Trophy, I won the Agility Trophy!

This trophy rewards a company that has managed to do well during the Covid period.

I was also warmly congratulated by the jury for my nominations in the categories:

-Originality: I work in a predominantly male environment.

-Digital: I am leading a strong action to digitize my offer.

- Benevolence: I distinguished myself during the pandemic.

These nominations and this award allowed me to validate the fact that I was on the right path within my company.

Through our everyday actions, as long as we can, we will continue to:  support associations with our donations, donate our time voluntarily, facilitate mutual aid actions via our social networks.

I made sure that even during the pandemic, I manage to find prizes to offer to associations, give time or help spread mutual aid.

For me, it is important to be able to give without thinking of receiving.

As Pascal Obispo says so well in his song, the important thing is to love:

“Giving is like receiving, but without realizing it”.

Good day and good game ;)

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On 20/03/2022

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Reciprocity

You will certainly hear more or less good things about the store depending on who tells you about it.

Reviews that aim to destroy the store completely indifferent to me, because I know that those who really know me know how I work and why I do it...

The opinion of my loyal customers and close acquaintances is important to me, because it allows me to take into account another constructive point of view.

One thing is certain though. I think you have to respond to wickedness with patience.

Even if someone tries to discredit my store, I will continue to maintain its integrity and refer customers, even to people who try to give it a bad name.

Why ? Quite simply because I prefer to go against the current than against the heart…

It's not in my nature to try to hurt others on purpose.

I think that with even little bits of kindness here and there, we cannot change the world but contribute to making it a little better for us and those around us.

Some will say I'm naive...

No matter, the reciprocity of malicious acts will never happen from me!

I sincerely wish that everyone who undertakes something that is close to their heart succeeds.

Quite simply because I am like that and you cannot go against your true nature.

It is with this state of mind that I run my shop on a daily basis...

Good day and good game ;)

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On 13/03/2022

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A smile can change everything.

A while ago, I realized the positive impact one could have on people without even realizing it…

A client had just gone through difficult times and I listened to her as sincerely and peacefully as I could, without judgment, without advice, just giving her a sympathetic ear.

When she finished confiding, she thanked me for listening to her and I just smiled with kindness and compassion.

She then said to me “You know, a smile can change everything”.

And yes, being a local business and knowing its customers well, it allows you to be attentive and caring towards them even when it does not concern sales.

I am above all human, well before being a trader.

When you see that a kind ear and a reassuring smile can help, it's not much, but it's always a nice thing to offer.

Good day to you and good game ;)

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On 06/03/2022

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 Animator one day, always animator!

Because the passion for the game is shared and animation contributes to this sharing.

Animation is a profession in its own right that cannot be improvised, I will let my players speak for me;)

-Animations for children / teenagers:

"Me, I like the games that you make us discover when things are going super too fast ..." Oscar, 5 years old.

 "Board games with you are so cool, actually! Maddie, 15 years old.

 - Family / adult entertainment:

“Frankly, we had a lot of fun. Top host, as always! " With family.

"He's a master of the game who gets us very deep in the story! " Between friends.

- Intergenerational activities and very old children :):

"- Ah Granny J, she found it before me…! Did you train or what?

- And yes, I learned from Cindy "

- Too strong Granny J »

Léa, 8 years old and Granny J, 78 years old.

"I thought I didn't like board games, find out I love it. Thank you to you »Mrs S.

 It just goes to show that when you do things with your heart, you always achieve your goal ...

Mine in animation: sharing and bringing to life beautiful playful moments.

Animator one day, always animator :)

Good day and good game ;)

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On 27/02/2022

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 Rich in humanity!

 "It's nice to come and buy your games from someone nice and attentive, because unfortunately that gets lost in today's world. "

 "You have original and interesting games in your store, that's why I come to you every time. "

 "I waited on purpose for you to come back from vacation to take my package to your home, because you are a welcoming and pleasant person. " 

"Your little shop is pretty. In addition your site is well done and well referenced. "

_A client who works for a global giant in site creation and SEO. 

A client who hears people walking by and saying:

"There's never anyone in this store," sneered. 

The client looks at them strangely and says:

"Do you have a lot of them like that?"

  Me "Yes, but we learn to deal with ..." with a smile of thanks.

 Client "They have nothing in their head" smiling back at me and adding "Especially you're lovely and helpful". 

"I want to be rich in humanity, so that I can tip it" Soprano.

Tips: your smiles and our daily interactions, for the rest, the right people know what we do on a daily basis;)

 Thank you all for being wonderful you! ;) 

Good day and good game ;)   

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On 20/02/2022

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 She's from elsewhere ! ^^

I don't have to justify myself, but I will do it anyway because at the time these remarks hurt me deeply and if my example can be used, so be it :)

"She takes the room and the work of someone from the area":

  1. The room is mine (yes, I am the owner ^^)
  2. My post did not exist before I created it ^^

 Strange logic, moreover, during the COVID period which means that: 

"Yes, but it's your place, you don't pay rent"

 And if, missed ^^. No one is forbidding anyone to buy their premises, eh instead of paying rent ^^ A good hearer :) 

And :

 "It is easier for you to click and collect, you already have a site" 

At the same time, I trained myself to have my site, it didn't happen by snapping my fingers, eh ... ^^

   Or : 

"That's it, are you going back to your home in the northwest?" The banker who took overdraft fees without overdrafts ...

" No, it's my accounts that go back there, I stay with my husband, here, at home. 

And to finish in style: 

"Anyway we can insult her, she is not from the south"

Well yes, let's go cheerfully ... ^^ 

No matter what you are told, if you have a plan, don't listen to unwarranted remarks. 

By saving your time and energy by ignoring these people, you will have a lot more to offer to the people who deserve it ... 

Good day and good game ;)

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On 13/02/2022

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Ali Baba's cave!

Customer "He doesn't look like it  outside your store"

Me "I know, I am like at the bottom of my cave", I say, smiling warmly. To which she responds:

 "Not a cave, Ali Baba's cave, you have lots of beautiful things."

And then another client, at the same time, who said to me: "This is Ali Baba's cave here, you have lots of beautiful nuggets! ".

Teenagers who came to get a board game for a friend:

 "You have lots of cool games here, some you don't see elsewhere."

I thank them and listen to them to better inform them.

Before leaving, they tell me:

"Thank you for your kindness and your advice and especially thank you for listening to us, that does not always happen".

 Listening to the customer is essential, otherwise how can we advise him on the game that suits him or that he wishes to offer?

 I especially appreciate it when my clients come back and enjoy the game I recommended and are delighted "with your advice and your kindness."

Ali Baba's Cave:

 “Place containing various riches. "

What if real wealth was just sharing around a game :)

 Good day and good game ;)

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On 06/02/2022

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Take it or leave it !

A man one day comes with bags full of board games to the store.

 Although I specify to him that I do not resume the games, he wishes to show them to me "in case you change your mind because there are some for 300 euros in there", he said to me, pointing his finger to his bags of games ...

 To please him, I walk over and look at the games he offers, reminding him that I won't be taking any back anyway, but I'm curious about board games.

So I see that he has some collector games that I had only had the opportunity to see in photos before. Unfortunately his games are in very poor condition, even good for the trash ...

I kindly tell him that he has collectors' games, but given their conditions they're not worth much. What he replies to me:

"If it's a question of price, I can offer you something" he told me with a tense smile before adding "I'm nice, I help you ... I suggest you buy them back 150 euros and give me a voucher of 150 euros to buy games from you ”.

I then confirm to him that it will not be possible and he says to me:

 "Too bad, if you don't see the golden opportunities, it's a shame for you" by putting away his games and leaving unhappy.

Bad luck for mister, I don't just sell board games, I am also a collector and therefore I know a lot of games, even the oldest ones…

For me it will not be to take, but to leave ...

Good day and good game ;)

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On 30/01/2022

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 I heard it said!

One day a shopkeeper from a family of traders who have been in Vaison for 134 years now came to see me.

When she came to offer me the opportunity to pick up the premises of an old store in the city, she said this to me:

"You have a very nice store with a very good reputation in the town, that's why I'm here".

 I thank her timidly and she adds "His reputation precedes him and he is very dynamic".

We chat then and the subject of backbiting arrives. She then gave me a wise piece of advice that I try to follow on a daily basis:

“You have to shield yourself and ignore. But I'm not worried about you, you have the build and shoulders of a boss. "

 Shortly afterwards the wife and daughter of a former store owner came to see me.

They told me it was too bad I didn't take the follow-up.

They told me they understood that I preferred to remain independent so that I could offer more varieties to customers ...

Then comes the moment when a former animation partner recommends you to organizations because "their animations are top notch."

It just goes to show that when you do things with your heart and passion, that changes everything. :)

I've heard that good things always reach the ears of good people ...

Good day and good game ;)

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On 23/01/2022

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Show must go on!

At the start of the store and even sometimes even now I have the right to a real show in front of and sometimes inside ... ^^

An improvised clown show that creates an obstacle course with the store sign ^^

Others become queen-sized dance halls with a frenzied floss in front of the window or a Parkinsonian twerk against the door ^^

Some people share their learning of animal sounds in dolby surround with you. ^^

A lucky charm placed in front of the door which spreads good luck to you in the store ... ^^

Donations of unexpected objects with, I suppose, good intentions on or around the panel: chewing gum, spit, dog needs, cat litter ...

And the winner is ... "I crashed the computer on purpose, so that'll keep you busy ...".

Yes, yes, we went to familiarity without even knowing each other ^^

Uses and customs that I did not know ... ^^

You know, there will always be people to make you understand that you are too many ...

But, you are never "too much" or "not enough".

Most importantly, don't let bad people trick you into believing that being a good person is a weakness.

Your kindness demands a strength from them that exceeds them;)

You are you, with your strengths and weaknesses, and this is what makes you both unique and beautiful.

Good day and good game ;)

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On 16/01/2022

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Fall back into childhood

 An elderly lady walks past the showcase and stares at it for a while before coming in and coming to see me.

She said to me: "Your showcase is very pretty" with a warm smile.

I thank her timidly. She then adds:

"It must please children of all ages, because it made me fall back into childhood," she adds, delighted.

"Thank you very much Madam," I told her, pleased with her compliment. To which she replied: "No, thank you".

We chat a little more, then she ends up leaving a dreamy and nostalgic smile on her lips.

Good day and good game ;)

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On 09/01/2022

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Damn, bad luck!

It seems that the first year of the store, I was chasing bad luck ...

After discovering that I was closing for good two months after opening, bad luck still followed me ...

Damn, then! ^^

According to another shopkeeper my local would lead bad luck to all those who would have worked there and would have ended up:

-lose their business

 -separate from their spouse

 - bring them bad luck.

It is clear that after 3 and a half years of occupation, I have not reported any such facts ...

I have passed the fateful moment of one year of bad luck of the premises it seems ^^

Phew! Here I am reassured ^^

Whatever, not necessarily ...

Then came the bad luck of the newspaper ...

But what is it, then ?

 This is a lady who sees a newspaper article on the store and tells me this:

"I don’t want to scare you, but I had a business and when I got into the newspaper it went down shortly after."

 I just said "Well look, we'll see".

After several successive articles in the press, it seems that I am not touched by the bad luck of the newspaper either… ^^

Believe in your projects, because they will always be your best outcome.

 Even if they fail in the end, you won't start over from scratch but with experience.

Good day and good game ;)

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On 02/01/2022

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Everything becomes clearer

Throughout the preparation for the creation of the store, there were ups and downs ...

The support of the CCI was decisive in my business creation project and I cannot thank them enough for that.

During a CCI workshop for business creation support and advice, we had to present our project in two minutes flat.

 I presented the creation of the board game store as a project to bring people together.

I saw the game animations as a moment of initiation and sharing of playful moments.

 And as a convenience store, useful services to take over from certain services that were to come to an end.

Claire, the CCI advisor, congratulated my project and welcomed my promises of pre-opening.

I can say with pride that I stuck to my goals and promises of four years ago.

 The female success trophy came to congratulate my flexibility during the crisis with the agility trophy and special congratulations from the members of the jury for my nominations in the agility, digital, originality and benevolence categories.

The smile that touched me the most that day during my acceptance speech was that of Claire from the CCI and her adorable phrase "promises kept"

Good day and good game ;)

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On 26/12/2021

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A 5 year old boy who came to visit the store with his parents said to me:

"I know why you opened a board game store" looking at me with a satisfied smile.

I ask him why, responding with a warm smile.

He adds determined, as if he had solved an investigation and quite proud of himself:

"Because you are still a child inside".

I answer him with a knowing smile on my lips:

 " You have understood everything "

If you had seen the joy that sparkled in that little fellow's eyes at that moment ...

Good day and good game ;)

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On 19/12/2021

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  In Vaison we don't like board games ...  

Before opening the store four years ago, I was advised to do a "define your business plan" workshop.  

 I do like all the other candidates for a business opening, and I tell about my plan to open a store selling board games in Vaison.    

The business advisor tells me that my project is doomed to failure and that board games cannot work in Vaison and its surroundings ...  

 She even adds that the daughter of a friend of hers tried to get a license and a room back in Vaison, but was refused.

  It chilled me a bit at the time ...  

But I struggled to open the store and start this wonderful adventure which continues for another 3 and a half years later thanks to you ;)  

 Her friend's daughter ended up finding a place in Vaison and I wish her to continue working in spite of everything ...  

If you believe in your project, try ... It is better to have remorse than regret. :)  

If I had let myself be demoralized and given up by then, we would not have shared those beautiful playful years ...  

 So if you follow me again and again in the fun adventure, I intend to accompany you there for a while;)  

Good day and good game ;)

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On 12/12/2021

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In case of failure, checkmate!

It is now 30 years ago that I learned one of the best lessons in life thanks to my grandfather…

While he was teaching me to play chess, I did not understand why all the strategies I tried did not succeed.

I got more and more discouraged with each loss, but already at 4 years old, I was determined to understand what had gone wrong with my strategy to evolve it and try to win.

With a lot of patience and kindness, my grandfather explained to me why I was losing with each new strategy.

As time went by, I progressed and ended up beating him when I was 5 years old.

I will never forget what he said to me then that day:

“For every problem there is a reasonable solution. It isn’t always easy to find, but with determination one always ends up achieving a resolution."

This wise phrase from my grandfather still follows me today ...

Of course, I failed many times, but I did not stay on failures.

I realized that my mistakes taught me a lot more than if I had done everything before.

There are no failures for those who know how to learn, but tries leading to a goal ...

Have a good day and have a good game;)

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On 05/12/2021

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Over the centuries, population migrations have always taken place and the Middle Ages were no exception ...  

Just as the good King René of Anjou did to find his second wife, I came to settle down for love as well.  

King René of Anjou to contribute in medieval times to the development of Angers, Avignon, Tarascon and Aix en Provence.

Although he was the count, René I of Anjou was nevertheless nicknamed "the good king" in Provence.

 All the testimonies agree to say that "King René" carried Provence in his heart.  

Anyone who loved hunting, fishing, painting or writing novels and poems spent the last ten years of his life there, playing the patronage or embellishing Tarascon or Aix-en-Provence.

 René undertakes major works in Provence: irrigation in the Luberon and the Durance plain.

He built the Bonde pond dam, one of the first in France.

René is doing major work on the port of Marseille, mutilated by the Catalans, such as destroying the Maubert Tower, at the entrance to the Port, which he replaces with the Saint-Jean Tower so named because it adjoins the establishment of the Hospitallers.

At the end of King René's life, Provence is programmed to become French.

 We may not be from a region but love it just as much as our region of origin, just as King René d'Anjou did and as I love Vaison as much as my home town Angers; )  

Good day and good game ;)

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On 28/11/2021

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We change the themes for the store every three months.

The idea of ​​making themes certainly comes from the animation  and in our opinion contributes to making the store more lively.

Our themes are therefore based on our desire of the moment, inspiration and local news as well ...

We Play the Game, so we try to provide you with a lively and dynamic store throughout the year.

Good day and good game ;)

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On 21/11/2021

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The female success trophy was a real reward for me.

I didn't expect to be nominated and receive special kudos from the jury in the four categories I had applied for and win the Agility Trophy:

- Originality: where you work in a male environment.

- Digital: where we are leading a strong digitalization action.

- Benevolence: where we stood out during the pandemic.

- Agility: where we have demonstrated innovation to bounce back during the Covid period.

It was a real recognition and a personal pride.

 It is always rewarding to realize that you are doing great things and that they are recognized. J

 Good day and good game ;)

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On 14/11/2021

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It may seem strange to have cyberspace in a board game store ... And yet ...

 When we settled in a few years ago, Vaison was going to lose the last cyberspace it had in the rue de la Mairie.

Having computer skills and the possibility of setting up a cyberspace that would perpetuate the service idea of ​​a convenience store, we took the plunge.

For several years now, a good number of people have been able to carry out their various procedures thanks to this service that we offer near their homes or even when they are just passing through.

Providing a service that makes itself very useful is also playing the game;)

Good day and good game ;)

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On 07/11/2021

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 When we discovered Vanagloria, we decided to share this card game with you in the Dark Sorcerers universe.

A card game that allows beginners as well as the most expert to share a moment together with the same starting deck seemed like a good idea ...

 This is a way to share this game with varied and evolving tactics with you.

 Good day and good game ;)

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On 31/10/2021

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We Play the Game and not just at the game level ;)

We try to provide you with entertainment all year round, thus encouraging you to discover and play together.

 Our pricing policy is constant and as long as our suppliers do not increase prices, we do not increase them to guarantee you always fair prices all year round.

This is also playing the game;)

We also play the game with the services by offering them to you at constant prices, so no unpleasant surprises J

 In short, we are playing the game in Vaison;) Good day and good game ;)

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On 24/10/2021

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Every year you can meet us at the Cannes International Games Festival!

Not just as a store but also as a player and passionate ;)

The festival is an opportunity to discover all the novelties, new partners and above all, astonishment ^^, to play;)

Bringing together professionals and fans of the board game world from all over the world, the festival is an opportunity to make great, fun encounters while sharing good times ;)

Good day and good game ;)

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On 17/10/2021

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In addition to the Christmas Enchanted Games workshops, we offer children manual workshops where they can come and create Christmas decorations to take home.

These moments of creation and exchange are a way of showing children that they can create a Christmas decoration that looks like them ...

Good day and good game ;)

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On 10/10/2021

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Every Sunday in December before Christmas we invite children to come and play with us for free during the Enchanted Christmas workshops.

 It's a way for us to give them a moment of play at a time of the year when everything is happy.

Good day and good game ;)

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On 03/10/2021

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Throughout the year and especially in December, we invite you to play online with us to win board games or various goodies ...

This desire to make you win surprises is above all, before winning surprises, to make you participate in fun games.

Because we are Playing the Game and we like having you play with us;)

Good day and good game ;)

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On 26/09/2021

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Every year from December to February we offer the Tales and Legends theme.

The end of the year period is a good time to hang out with our loved ones and where we can hang out more easily.

We love to see children's eyes shine and let their thoughts soar into the magical universe.

So what could be more magical than tales and legends to make them travel to the confines of the imagination;)

Good day and good game ;)

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On 19/09/2021

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Several times a month, we offer animation times ...

We appreciate during these times to share our passion for games with you.

This is why these playing times with you were obvious to us ...

Good day and good game ;)

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On 12/09/2021

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Welcome to a new opus of JJV Offs!

We offer you different themes every three months to diversify the subjects we cover and offer you more and more variety.

The related showcases and games are a way of discussing and discovering with you on different themes.

Good day and good game ;)

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On 05/09/2021

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Welcome to a new opus of "Offs du JJV".

Why do we believe in Vanagloria and decided to give it a chance?

For a year now you can find in our store a card game called Vanagloria ...

In the Dark Sorcerers universe, the first to gain the most Source energy points will rule Vanagloria.

By going through offense, defense, and more to achieve your goal, you can build a strategy from the simplest to the most developed.

Under its discreet looks, Vanagloria allows you to play from two players by creating your own combos ...

Italian author and illustrator Adamo and Stefano offer interesting graphics and adaptable and original game mechanics.

With the same starting deck, you'll have to compose a real strategy to win ;)

And we at Joue le Jeu Vaison, we like it when we start on an equal footing to go even further :)

Good day and good game ;)

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On 29/08/2021

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Welcome to a new opus of "Offs du JJV".

Every three months we make different themes for our storefronts with games to match.

Maybe it's scraps of animation :), the point is, I find the idea of doing one theme per season allows you to reinvent yourself and evolve the range of games in the store.

That's good, because in the world of board games, we can play with almost any theme thanks to our talented authors and illustrators :)

 Thank you to them for allowing us to travel, to play different characters depending on the game and to discover new game mechanics at the same time :)

 Good day and good game ;)

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On 22/08/2021

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Welcome to a new opus of "Offs du JJV".

Why board games, have I been asked?

Because I have been an avid gamer from a young age of board and video games. :)

 Because there was not what I was looking for to buy my games on Vaison. :)

 Because for young and old alike, board games allow you to share moments together around the same rules :)

 And yes board games aren't just for kids. There are so many great games now that allow you to share a moment of complicity and friendliness between adults too, so why deprive yourself of it ;)

Good day and good game ;)

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On 15/08/2021

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Animator one day, always animator! ;)

During our animation time, we like to share and discuss games with you.

An animation is always an experience rich in emotions and sharing in a good mood :)

 Whether during our in-store events or outdoor events, sharing a good time with you and bringing you together in a fun moment is our best reward :)

 Good day and good game ;)

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On 08/08/2021

Hello everyone !

 

Welcome to a new opus of "Offs du JJV".

 

We could have chosen to offer our games to you only on the Internet.

 

In-store reception is an important part of the store.

 

Being able to offer you the games and advise you is essential for us.

 

And chatting with you around the games is always a pleasure to share :)

 

 Good day and good game ;)

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On 01/08/2021

Hello everyone !

Welcome to a new opus of "Offs du JJV".

We have chosen to offer you board games from major distributors, but not only ...

Being an independent store ourselves, the choice to work with independent publishers and distributors was quickly made.

Why not highlight authors and distributors who highlight talented and up-and-coming creators?

There are many talented authors and illustrators out there looking to break into and showcase their games.

We have therefore chosen to offer their games in our store.

The advantage of offering them to you is that we sacrificed ourselves by testing them for you, and what a sacrifice ... ;)

I must admit that testing games is one of the most enjoyable parts of this business :)

 So you will find classic games, but also games that you can only find in small shops like us :)

 Good day and good game ;)

JJV's Offs

JJV's Offs

On 25/07/2021

Hello everyone !

Welcome to a new opus of "Offs du JJV".

Behind board games is more than stores, distributors and salespeople!

Every year, the Cannes Game Festival congratulates the game of the year while, more rarely, the Double 6 highlights the work of authors of board games.

The board game world is built on talented writers, remarkable illustrators, and game actors who believe in them ...

The Double 6 is awarded to game authors half by a jury and the other half by the public.

As the famous game author Théo Rivière says so well (among others author of Draftosaurus among his thirty games ^^):

"It also allows us to meet the public, to better understand how our games are appropriated by people: the board game is above all a cultural object before being an object of consumption".

More info on Double 6 here:

https://www.saint-herblain.fr/Actualites/Culture/Double6-le-jeu-c-est-serieux

Good day and good game ;)

JJV's Offs

JJV's Offs

On 18/07/2021

Hello everyone !

Welcome to a new opus of "Offs du JJV".

There is one event in the gaming world that should not be missed and that we are always present:

The International Game Festival in Cannes! :)

 Bringing together professionals from the gaming world, the IGF is the gathering of beginners to advanced players, amateurs and professionals!

This is an opportunity, like us, to play the new features that have just been released and to discover the games first!

Nice bonus for the pros, the Ace of Gold gala which honors a game of the year from a selection of games :)

 If you go to Cannes at the end of February, do not hesitate to take a tour, it's fun for young and old and what's more, it's free for the public :)

 Good day and good game ;)

JJV's Offs

JJV's Offs

On 11/07/2021

Hello everyone !

Welcome to a new opus of "Offs du JJV".

Being a local store also means being useful to people who are close to us.

The Relais Pick Up allows you to drop off and collect parcels at a relay point near you or a place that suits you.

And yes, we all run everywhere, so when we can't be there, the relays are great :)

 I admit that I use and overuse it too ;)  

Good day and good game ;)

JJV's Offs

JJV's Offs

On 04/07/2021

Hello everyone !

Welcome to a new opus of "Offs du JJV".

My work in animation with children and in intergenerational activities immediately made me realize the importance of working with materials that would have less impact on the planet ...

Many of the delivery boxes are used to create decorations, supports for the mini-games, etc ...

The gift wrap and scotch tape we use are made from recyclable paper and plastic ...

It might just be a tiny drop in the ocean, but at least we try :)

Good day and good game ;)

JJV's Offs

JJV's Offs

On 27/06/2021

Hello everyone !

Welcome to a new opus of "Offs du JJV".

And yes, I offer among other things a cyberspace in the store.

When computers landed at the middle school library, I was one of the first to want to get into the "computer tool" ^^

Subsequently, we learn to use these critters which make all kinds of more or less mysterious noises (especially in the 2000s when it was becoming more popular ^^).

Then we learn to use what technology offers us :)

We then manage to secure networks and sites known to many ...

Finally, you learn to code and you don't just find yourself creating and personalizing your site, but also being able to offer cyberspace for customers who need it. :)

 Good day and good game ;)

JJV's Offs

JJV's Offs

On 20/06/2021

Hello everyone !

Welcome to a new opus of "Offs du JJV".

Why have I been playing board games since I was little?

Like a lot of the gaming enthusiasts who must have started as young as me, this is a way of learning I think ...

Learn to follow rules, learn to play together, get to know others, learn about different themes, learn to play with a certain framework, learn to cheat sometimes too…;) (shh, I didn't say anything, no one is cheating here ^^)

Playing board games allows you to share a moment of complicity with other players ...

This is what I play for, to share and you?

Good day and good game ;)

JJV's Offs

JJV's Offs

On 13/06/2021

Hello everyone !

Welcome to a new opus of "Offs du JJV".

At the store, I do not only offer games but also services.

In my opinion, a local trade can be brought to offer services which are to the customers. :)

And then the diversity of services and products also makes the diversity of customers to always chat and advise you. ;)

The trust you place in me allows me to offer you what suits you (at least we do the best;)).

Good day and good game ;)

JJV's Offs

JJV's Offs

On 06/06/2021

Hello everyone !

Welcome to a new opus of "Offs du JJV".

As you probably already knew, before opening the store I was already an avid gamer.

What I find interesting about board games is that they can be found in all styles ...

One day you can be an adventurer, the other an investigator or just play a game with family or friends in a good mood. J

The classics, such as chess, Abalone or even Reverso, remain my privileged.

I'm pretty good player and good winner or loser ;)

I like to play all games except puzzles ^^

And you? What do board games do for you? And what do you prefer to play?

Good day and good game ;)

JJV's Offs

JJV's Offs

On 30/05/2021

Hello everyone !

Welcome to a new opus from the JJV Offs!

Some of our window and store decorations are handmade from either existing items that we transform or create from scratch.

Our creativity is useful for offering you personalized entertainment, either in-store with the Enchanted Christmas workshops, or at home during additional outdoor events.

Good day and good game ;)

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JJV's Offs

JJV's Offs

On 23/05/2021

Hello everyone !

Welcome to a new opus from the JJV Offs.

Seasoned handymen, we have my husband and I helped to totally change the initial look of the store that didn't look at all like what it is today ...

Painting for the gentleman, lime plaster for me, tearing off the linoleum glued to neoprene, leveling the store floor.

There is only the tiling that we did not do but entrusted to a very good craftsman.

Like what with determination, we can do anything!

It is this determination that accompanies me on a daily basis to offer you the board games that suit you or those to whom you offer them.

Good day and good game ;)

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JJV's Offs

JJV's Offs

On 16/05/2021

Hello everyone !

Welcome to a new opus from the JJV Offs!

My passion for board games started very young with card games such as battle or the president, then quickly with chess.

Passionate player, I also like to collect old board games, including for example the second Deluxe version of the American Uno from 1983 (which was the first to have a shoe for the pick and the discard) or the first French version. monopoly of 1935.

Good day and good game ;)

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JJV's Offs

JJV's Offs

On 09/05/2021

Hello everyone ! Welcome to our new opus "Offs du JJV".

I am the webmaster and social media manager on behalf of the store.

Although I already knew how to code, I did a year of intense coding training.

Although I created the website with a tool that offered a site base, I developed it a lot with my coding experience. :)

Please do not hesitate to send me your comments regarding the site.

All the suggestions you submit to me are studied so that the site remains pleasant for you each time you visit.

Good day and good game ;)

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JJV's Offs

JJV's Offs

On 02/05/2021

Hello everyone!

Welcome to a new opus from the JJV’s Offs.

On October 18, we will be Relais Pick Up for three years!

Thank you to the customers who continue to discover us and to all those who join us on the way!

Even if we cannot welcome you in the store, you can continue to collect and drop off your DPD, Chronopost and Colissimo packages in front of the store!

We are there at the usual time, do not hesitate to knock on the door if you cannot see us .

Click and Collect continues with in-store pickup or postage.

We now offer the delivery service around Vaison by people from Vaison, DeliVasio!

More info here:

https://www.jouelejeuvaison.com/en/pages/what-is-delivasio.html

Good day and good game ;)

 

JJV's Offs

JJV's Offs

On 25/04/2021

Hello everyone !

Previously a children's and intergenerational animator, playing was an integral part of my former profession.

To make children aware of respect for the environment, I offered a "Brico Recover" workshop, including one, "Crea'games" around board games.

And it gave board games created from everyday materials, to learn how to give a second life to everyday objects. In the photos, we recycled cereal boxes, scraps of paper from other activities, newspapers and magazines, milk bottles and their caps, among other things ...;)

Good day and good game ;)

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Little horses with cardboatd cereal boxes... 

Spinning tops made with skewers and magazine scraps.

Rolls of paper that become African totems with fabric scraps and a little imagination ... 

A magician's hat with foil and boxes of supplies. 

A little tired balloon ... and Gypsie comes to life!

JJV's Offs

JJV's Offs

On 18/04/2021

Hello everyone !

Welcome to a new opus of "JJV's Offs".

At the IGF in Cannes we meet a lot of people.

Thanks again to Mr Phal who kindly took a selfie with me! ;)

Good day and good game ;)

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JJV's Offs

JJV's Offs

On 11/04/2021

Hello everyone !

Welcome to a new opus of "JJV's Offs".

In 2019, we also met a very nice illustrator who had encouraged us to persevere with this playful and friendly spirit of board game enthusiasts within our store!

Thank you Bonny for these beautiful personalized and autographed illustrations.

We continue again and again and always so passionate to transmit this beautiful spirit of play and sharing around board games;)

Good day and good game ;)

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