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Good discovery and good game;)

On 09/04/2024
Hello everyone !
Today Mr. and Mrs. Rain have a son, what do they call him?
Last week Mr and Mrs Cap’s War had a son called Tain, Captain’s War.
Good day and good game ;)

On 08/04/2024
Hello everyone ! You had a good weekend ?
Today, we are going to play with the word “ocean”.
I'm going to sing “ I keep hopin’ we’ll eat cake by the ocean” and you?
Good day and good game ;)

On 07/04/2024
Hello everyone!
Welcome to a new opus of “JJV Offs”!
Captain’s war: always on deck in good times and bad.
In everyday life, there are good times and bad times, business is no exception.
In almost 6 years of existence, I have been affected by Covid, inflation and slander.
Covid has allowed me better daily organization and a better balance between professional and personal lives.
The inflation of offering an even more scalable and varied range of games, to adapt even better to you who have been with me since the beginning or joined me along the way.
And the backbiting armored me as a trader from a large family of Vaisonnais traders had advised me. Thank you :)
I am still very lucky to have this ability to know how to absorb everything that is negative in order to ultimately be able to draw something positive from it. And that’s a real chance!
I am not and will never be stopped by the bad elements that confront me, quite the contrary; they are all the more important drivers of evolution and readjustment.
In almost 6 years of existence, I have been delighted to develop an entertainment offering that suits you, to offer you special games and to grow and expand the store.
The lively moments that I share with you all delight me as much as each other, because you are all unique and that’s great. Thank you for these moments. ;)
The classics and well-known games are excellent, but I like to introduce you to lesser-known fun nuggets, thank you for trusting me and playing the game. ;)
Since June 2018, I have evolved a lot and made the store evolve. I am proud of what I offer you on a daily basis, even if I must admit that I sacrifice myself to test games... I do it with pleasure as a curious serial gamer and even more for you, to be able to present them to you or make them play ;)
I have always been on deck to bring my modest chest of playful treasures and I will continue to be there through thick and thin by holding the helm firmly!
My primary goal is and will always remain: to share with you my passion for board games.
Good day and good game ;)

On 06/04/2024
Hello everyone!
Our Play with thought of the day comes to us from Jorge Luis Borges:
“To travel to South America is to embrace the warmth of its people, the richness of its history and the splendor of its nature.”
Good day and good game ;)

On 05/04/2024
Hello everyone !
Today we’re going to talk about Captain’s War!
Go in search of treasures for 30 to 45 minutes, from 12 years old and from 1 to 6 players to score as many points as possible!
More information: Joulejeuvaison.com
Good day and good game ;)
In the game Captain's War, you play as pirate captains in search of reputation.
Accumulate resources and gold and adorn yourself with attributes worthy of a legend of the 7 seas! Upgrade your boat and attack your rivals to weaken them before the final battle.
The most famous pirate at the end of the game will be declared the winner!
The game takes place in 3 stages:
1. ROLL: ROLL THE DICE!
The active player rolls the dice, discards 1, then everyone chooses two outcomes to expand.
2. WRITE: WRITE!
Once your Resources and Gold Coins have been recovered, spend them on the Attributes of a captain or a new Ship. And don't forget to recruit Pirates into your crew!
3. ATTACK: ATTACK YOUR OPPONENTS!
At the end of the turn, when all the pirates have made their resource choices, their acquisitions and their advances, the active player can trigger a boarding attack.
It's up to you to find the balance and not fall into the bluffers' traps!
ADVENTURE AND EXPERT MODES.
The Captains’ War box allows you to play an adventure for 2 to 6 players! To do this, you will need to open the sealed package and follow the instructions.
Thanks to this package, your game choices and your situation will have consequences on the rest of the adventure. Throughout the latter, you will learn to use the additional modules (Features and Arsenal) which are found in the black sealed envelopes. These modules will be added to your main sheet to offer you new gaming sensations.
Enough to offer great replayability and an expert mode to players who have experienced the classic game mode!
SINGLE-player mode.
The Captains’ War box will allow you to play in single-player mode! This game mode requires the use of the 4 legendary Captains cards available in the sealed deck present in the box.
Face them alone to write your name in pirate legend!
Good day and good game ;)

Ca déboite, 1 minute flat 65 Tamtown
On 04/04/2024

On 04/04/2024
Hello everyone!
My 1st is the abbreviation of because.
My 2nd is the 1st syllable of tainted.
My 3rd is the sleep sound.
My 4th is the 1st syllable of warning.
My whole is a gold roll and write game, who am I?
Good day and good game ;)

On 03/04/2024
Hello everyone !
Atacama Desert (Chile)
Blocked between the ocean trench and the Andes mountain range, the Atacama Desert is known to be one of the driest regions on Earth.
Certain areas can in fact be completely deprived of precipitation for more than 50 years.
This natural barrier is made up of active volcanoes reaching 6,000 meters, surrounded by turquoise lagoons, geysers and deep valleys.
The Atacama Desert is renowned for its starry nights due to its location in the intertropical zone, combining extreme drought, altitude and very little light pollution.
Several international astronomical observatories have been established in this “extraterrestrial” desert where NASA tested small vehicles before they went to explore Mars.
The four-wheeled robot called Zoë found colonies of bacteria and lichens on two distinct sites in this desert, which nevertheless has the lowest density of organic activity on Earth.
Good day and good game ;)
*Photo by Naxsquire.

On 02/04/2024
Hello everyone !
Today Mr. and Mrs. Cap’s War have a son, what do they call him?
Last week Mr and Mrs Costa Ru had a daughter called Anna, Costa Ruanna.
Good day and good game ;)

On 01/04/2024
Hello everyone ! You had a good weekend ?
Today, we are going to play with the word “rain”.
I'm going to sing “I’m singing in the rain, just singing in the rain” and you?
Good day and good game ;)

On 31/03/2024
Hello everyone.
In Vaison we play the game every day!
Board games have continued to develop among families, couples and friends.
Thank you Marinette for this beautiful showcase of the store.
See you soon everyone.
Have a good weekend and have a good day ;)
https://www.ledauphine.com/culture-loisirs/2024/03/30/joue-le-jeu-une-enseigne-qui-porte-bien-son-nom

On 31/03/2024
Hello everyone!
Welcome to a new opus of “JJV Offs”!
Costa Ruana: put your pawns in place and readjust your plans.
At the heart of an independent boutique, there are moments simpler than others.
I like to have strategies to develop the store and sustain partnerships that contribute to the development of the gaming world in Vaison and its surroundings.
It is more important to me to develop the gaming world on my modest scale of a small shop, than to obtain any personal merits.
I only compete with myself, and no one else, to make whatever contribution I think makes sense to the gaming world.
For me, a board game is a unique moment that we share with people we like. It is much more than a simple box, simple pawns, simple dice or simple cards.
When you enjoy playing board games and you think back to a game you played, you remember the people you played with, the emotions you felt or made people feel while playing, and a unique moment suspended in time.
Putting boxes on a table, not for me... My players know very well that if I put a game on a table, it's to open it and play with them...
And then there are other moments, less simple, where you have to know how to play against an unfavorable hand...
Being taken for what you are not in playing the werewolf of Thiercellieux, for example, is nice, it can help you win a game...
Being taken for what you are not in real life, "by competition" for example, is less pleasant, and it doesn't serve much purpose except to show your double game to the eyes of all…
In real life, as in games, knowing how to win is good, but learning when you lose is even better...
In real life I play fair and I can look at myself in the mirror without flinching and sleep with a clear conscience.
In a werewolf I would be the witch who, in the shadows and in silence, can end or continue a game.
In both cases, I wouldn't play the part where the dice are loaded and we don't play the game!
Good day and good game ;)

On 30/03/2024
Hello everyone!
Our Play with thought of the day comes to us from Che Guevara:
“In South America, every step is a discovery and every encounter is the new page of a captivating story. »
Good day and good game ;)

On 29/03/2024
Hello everyone !
Today we are going to talk about Costa Ruana!
Collect treasures with your tribes for 20 to 60 minutes, from 8 years old and from 2 to 6 players to score as many points as possible!
In Costa Ruana, you are a tribal leader. Send your natives to neighboring islands to get your hands on more pirate treasure than your rivals.
If you become a shaman, your decisions affect events, so your rivals will try to influence you through fair or foul means...
Your goal is to score the most points by having treasures in your cabin and natives in your stash at the end of the fifth round.
Treasures are the key: each turn, you collect one on each island on which your tribe is in the majority (or minority, if other tribes are tied there).
Cards allow you to move treasure, place natives on islands, bring them home, or move them between islands.
Each turn, everyone plays a face-up card in front of any player (including themselves), followed by another face-down card (also in front of anyone).
Finally, you can place a native on any card played, even a hidden card played by an opponent, if you are very daring! — to copy its effect for yourself.
The background of each card is four colors, but in each round only two-color cards will be resolved, affecting the players they are played in front of.
The shaman determines these colors by turning over one of the two condition cards. If you are the shaman, use your power to the best of your ability; otherwise, try to guess others or influence the shaman.
Memorize the number of treasures in other players' cabins and carefully manage your natives: a few points can make the difference!
Intriguing, double riddles and bluffs: welcome to Costa Ruana!
Good day and good game ;)

On 28/03/2024
Hello everyone !
My 1st are musical tunes.
My 2nd is what eat from the pork.
My 3rd the 2nd syllable of Manathan.
My 4th is the opposite of low.
My whole is a game of immersive inquiry, who am I?
Good day and good game ;)

Ca déboite, 1 minute flat 64 Dice Throne
On 28/03/2024

On 28/03/2024
Hello everyone!
My 1st is the abbreviation of because.
My 2nd is the 1st syllable of tamaris.
My 3rd is king in French.
My 4th is the 2nd syllable of Etna.
My whole is concentrates resources with hidden objectives, who am I?
Good day and good game ;)

On 27/03/2024
Hello everyone !
Mount Roraima (Venezuela)
Mount Roraima is a mountain in South America shared between Brazil, Guyana and Venezuela.
Discovered and explored late in the 19th century, Mount Roraima was not climbed until 1884 by a British expedition.
An account of one of these expeditions largely inspired Arthur Conan Doyle to write his adventure novel The Lost World in 1912.
Its highlight is the Maverick Stone. Inside the plateau there are numerous caves and chasms.
The watercourses which run through the plateau and which do not escape directly in the form of waterfalls end up disappearing into the rock through the network of caves
This water which flows from Mount Roraima in the form of waterfalls, such as Salto Roraima, or underground gives rise to numerous streams at its feet, some temporary, others permanent.
To the east of the mountain is the source of the Rio Cotingo, a river flowing into Brazil and a sub-tributary of the Amazon.
Good day and good game ;)
*Photo by Paolo Costa Baldi.

On 26/03/2024
Hello everyone!
Let’s go for today’s Kezako!
One game, 3 clues, it’s up to you to find!
You have an idea ?
Leave a comment here or on the Youtube video!
Response Thursday in Ca déboite!
Game on !
Good day and good game ;)

On 26/03/2024
Hello everyone !
Today Mr. and Mrs. Costa Ru have a daughter, what do they call her?
Last week Mr and Mrs took the pagoda test with the Temple Test.
Good day and good game ;)

On 25/03/2024
Hello everyone ! You had a good weekend ?
Today, we are going to play with the word “moutain”.
I'm going to sing “Love can move moutains” and you?
Good day and good game ;)

On 24/03/2024
Hello everyone!
Welcome to a new opus of “JJV Offs”!
Trial of the temples: building your store stone by stone.
As we build a building with time and experience, I am moving the store forward stone by stone.
There are stones that hold in place and then others that we must abandon along the way to make the most judicious choices and allow our temple to stand.
A broken or poorly balanced stone does not provide lasting balance when you want to build over time.
We then put strategies in place and make sure to place the right elements in them to progress gradually.
Sometimes we lose a little along the way, but we realize that what we lost brings us something even better.
When an investment strategy does not work, we must start from this experience to try a more constructive strategy.
I am very happy to have developed certain partnerships, even if they stopped, they were very enriching.
So, thank you to these game libraries, associations, structures or individuals who helped me understand where I was making a mistake.
From my mistakes, I learn and progress with more wisdom than before.
Thank you for showing me another point of view and allowing me to develop the store and the activities on a solid base.
All these people who have contributed and have been contributing for years now to enrich my playful temple will recognize themselves.
I am very happy to share these daily challenges with you and I will continue to change my strategy if it is not in line with what I intend to bring as a modest playful contribution on my part.
Thank you to everyone who makes my ludical temple a place of sharing, passion and of course games. ;)
Good day and good game ;)

On 23/03/2024
Hello everyone!
Our Co-game of the day comes to us from Gabriel Garcia Marquez:
“South America is a compendium of passion, mystery and diversity that grabs you from the first glance.”
Good day and good game ;)

On 22/03/2024
Hello everyone !
Today we are going to talk about the Trial of the Temples!
You will be put to the test for 30 to 60 minutes, from 14 years old and 2 to 4 players to become the best adventurer!
The game offers you a challenge based on choice of placement and ability to adapt.
Game situations will very often lead players to have to answer this question:
“Is it better for me to place myself in a certain place to accumulate resources or is it better for me to position myself here to prevent the development of other players?
“Similarly, decisions made by other players can upset your turn strategy and force you to improvise a new one on the fly.
During the game, players accumulate Power Cubes which will allow them to unlock spells in their Grimoire; some provide immediate bonuses, others are more long-term oriented.
Here again, it is a matter of choice and this “personalization” aspect allows you to opt for several game strategies.
As is often the case in games developed by Emperor S4, the Trial of the Temples offers a game with simple mechanics to learn but which offer a rich gaming experience conducive to twists and turns!
The game works on a principle of accumulation of Victory Points: at the end of the game, the player who has collected the most wins.
A complete game takes place in 5 turns maximum but can end sooner depending on the players' actions!
Pay attention to the actions of others because some may want to end the game faster than you want!
In summary, the Temples test offers, in a package of simple rules and an interesting aesthetic, a game combining reflection, planning and adaptation and the slightest decision (of placement or development) has consequences.
To discover and savor!
Good day and good game ;)

Ca déboite, 1 minute flat 63 Scotland Yard
On 21/03/2024

On 21/03/2024
Hello everyone!
My 1st for the judges.
My 2nd is not “on”.
My 3rd is the sound of sleep.
My 4th is a lost place for Indiana Jones.
My whole is built facing challenges, who am I?
Good day and good game ;)

On 20/03/2024
Hello everyone !
Machu Picchu (Peru)
Machu Picchu is an ancient Inca city from the 15th century in Peru. The 172 buildings extend approximately 530 meters long and 200 meters wide.
At 2,438 meters above sea level, the ruins straddle the ridge between two peaks: Huayna Picchu, meaning “young mountain” and Machu Picchu, meaning “old mountain” in Quechua.
A masterpiece of Inca architecture, it was abandoned before its construction was completed during the collapse of the Inca Empire. A sacred city forgotten for centuries, the site is said to have hosted the emperor Pachacútec.
It is Huayna Picchu which overlooks the site and which can be seen in most photographs of the city.
Around Huayna Picchu and on both sides of the city flows the Vilcanota-Urubamba river which describes a large arc below a 600 meter cliff.
Good day and good game ;)
*Photo by Diego Delso.

On 19/03/2024
Hello everyone!
Let’s go for today’s Kezako!
One game, 3 clues, it’s up to you to find!
You have an idea ?
Leave a comment here or on the Youtube video!
Response Thursday in Ca déboite!
Game on !
Good day and good game ;)

On 19/03/2024
Hello everyone !
Today Mr and Mrs are taking the “pagoda test”, who is behind it?
Last week Mr. and Mrs. Sand King had a son named Dom, Kingdom of the Sands.
Good day and good game ;)

On 18/03/2024
Hello everyone ! You had a good weekend ?
Today, we are going to play with the word “river”.
I'm going to sing “Do I love you? My oh my. River deep, mountain”and you?
Good day and good game ;)

On 17/03/2024
Welcome to a new opus of “JJV Offs”!
Kingdom of sand: playful shifting sands
The playful world is always on the move despite the challenges encountered along the way…
In this kingdom where there are many fun nuggets, there is bound to be a game so that you can have a good time with family or friends...
The world of board games has been evolving for several years towards original and always innovative forms.
Whether you are looking for more of a moment of relaxation or a game with complex mechanics to build your strategy, you will find this at the heart of board games.
I like to play quite quietly like with games like Splendor, Butine or Hive.
But I also like to play in a more advanced way like with games like Roll for the Galaxy, Terra Formas or Packet Row.
I like to play quick or longer games depending on the time I have and what I feel like at the moment.
I am very happy to be able to share this passion with you and your loved ones!
I will continue on my small scale as an independent store to bring you closer to the playful world with passion and enthusiasm.
Because once you start playing, you get a taste for it and you want more ;)
Thank you for contributing, thanks to the diversity of your tastes for games, to the development of ever more choices within the gaming world.
The gaming world is moving forward thanks to us, to you and all the players who offer us their games, distribute them and make them known!
Thank you to the playful world for always providing us with more surprises and discoveries, keep it up, we love it. ;)
Good day and good game ;)

On 16/03/2024
Hello everyone!
Our Play with thought of the day comes from Paul Coelho:
“Traveling in South America means diving into a cultural kaleidoscope and exploring breathtaking landscapes.”
Good day and good game ;)

On 15/03/2024
Hello everyone !
Today we are going to talk about the Kingdom of Sand!
It's up to you to build your oases in 20 to 40 minutes, from 16 years old and from 3 to 6 players, and regenerate the magic of the kingdom of sand!
The Sand Kingdom, a parallel reality source of magic, is dying.
After thousands of years of overuse, magic has almost disappeared.
Faced with peril, the Queen of Ragusa embarked on a quest to save her home, traveling to the Kingdom of Sand.
With the kingdom in peril, time bends and reality shifts uncontrollably in the physical world.
As a royal magician, you must act quickly to help him stabilize and regenerate magic.
As she travels the plane awakening the power of the glyphs, you, as the royal magician, must act quickly to assemble these glyphs and stabilize the magic to rebuild the Sand Kingdom.
Who will help the queen save Ragusa and become the hero of the Sand Kingdom?A single player mode is possible.
The game has a simple mode for easy and quick initiation and familiarization with its mechanisms.
An advanced mode, including the use of special powers, adds tactical depth and replayability.
Good day and good game ;)

Ca déboite, 1 minute flat 62 Akropolis
On 14/03/2024

On 14/03/2024
Hello everyone!
My 1st composes a beach.
My 2nd is ruins over with a queen.
My 3rd is the abbreviation of dominant.
My whole is an oasis of strategic placement, who am I?
Good day and good game ;)

On 13/03/2024
Hello everyone !
Torres del Paine National Park (Chile)
Torres del Paine National Park is a national park in Chile located between the Andes mountain range and the Patagonian steppe.
Between 3.5 million years ago and 14,000 years ago, glaciations shaped the landscape to remove the upper layers of rock and give the park its current appearance.
Covering an area of 181,414 hectares, its main function is the conservation of landscapes, ecosystems, species and genetic diversity of the Paine massif.
Its surface is characterized by its landscape heterogeneity, where mountains, glaciers, valleys, ponds and large lakes converge.
It takes its name from three emblematic granite formations of the del Paine massif: the Torres (Towers) del Paine.
12 million years ago, in the Miocene, the northward movement of the boundary between the Antarctic plate and the Nazca plate caused the intrusion of a 10 km by 20 km laccolith with a thickness of 2,000 mr.
This intrusion created the heart of the Paine massif. The territory also has some small, older intrusions dating from 29 million years ago.
Good day and good game ;)
*Photo by John Spooner.

On 12/03/2024
Hello everyone!
Let’s go for today’s Kezako!
One game, 3 clues, it’s up to you to find!
You have an idea ?
Leave a comment here or on the Youtube video!
Response Thursday in Ca déboite!
Game on !
Good day and good game ;)

On 12/03/2024
Hello everyone !
Today Mr. and Mrs. Sand King have a son, what do they call him?
Last week Mr. and Mrs. Oeil d’Itz had a daughter called Amna, Oeil d’Itzamna.
Good day and good game ;)

On 11/03/2024
Hello everyone ! You had a good weekend ?
Today, we are going to play with the word “forest”.
I'm going to sing "Down in the forest, we’ll sing a chorus " and you?
Good day and good game ;)

On 10/03/2024
Hello everyone!
Welcome to a new opus of “JJV Offs”!
Eye of Itzamna: at the heart of the temple in the game.
Let's take a look at the fascinating world of board games.
At the heart of the game temple, we discover fascinating treasures!
The world of board games is constantly evolving, which allows the different players in the game to offer diverse and varied fun adventures...
Fun nuggets that allow you to get together around a table and spend a unique moment of complicity together.
Always curious and on the lookout, I like to discover new things so that I can introduce them to you in turn.
Sometimes you have to go on a fun adventure to find wonders that sometimes go unnoticed as the range of board games is so enormous these days.
Between 1000 and 1500 games are now released per year, and that's not even for toys, but only board games!
We cannot humanly know everything, but it is a daily quest to find what you like the most among this diversity to offer them to you in store.
And among all this we have to make choices, not always easy, but always oriented towards an original playful proposition that stands out from what is done everywhere.
I like to offer you original choices and you embark on the daily quests of the fun adventure of the world of board games ;)
More and more of you are trying the fun adventure alongside me, so I intend to continue to offer you original choices that are all as unique as you too are ;)
Good day and good game ;)

On 09/03/2024
Hello everyone!
Our Play with thought of the day comes from Isabel Allende:
“South America is a vibrant continent that reveals itself like an intoxicating dance. »
Good day and good game ;)

On 08/03/2024
Hello everyone !
Today we are going to talk about the eye of Itzamna!
Follow in the footsteps of the great explorers for 90 to 120 minutes for 1 to 4 players in the heart of the temple!
Jonathan Eaton, billionaire owner of Vestigium Industries, combines running the world's largest company with adventures in temples and mazes.
He leaves everyone perplexed when he announces his retirement.
And even more so when he explains how he will choose his successor: like a modern-day Willy Wonka, he challenges you and your friends to participate in the competition of the century. The winner will receive all Vestigium shares and will be the richest person in the world.
Are you up for it?
Go to your House of Treasures and visit the legendary temple of Itzamna, a Mayan god with great powers.
Search your way through the temple and find the jewel that is the Eye of Itzamna.
Have you completed the quest? Meet for new adventures to replay your game on the site indicated on the game box.
Good day and good game ;)

Ca déboite, 1 minute flat 61 Sushi express
On 07/03/2024

On 06/03/2024
Hello everyone !
Perito Moreno Glacier (Argentina)
The Perito Moreno Glacier is a glacier in Argentina located in Los Glaciares National Park in the province of Santa Cruz.
With a surface area of 250 km2 and a length of 30 kilometers, it is one of the 48 glaciers fed by the southern Patagonian ice field, in the Andes, which Argentina shares with Chile.
Named in honor of the explorer Francisco Moreno who studied this region in the 19th century and contributed to discussions for the delimitation of the border with Chile.
Its height is 170 meters of which 74 meters are above ground, the rest being under the waters of Lake Argentino.
It advances about two meters per day (700 meters per year). In some places its thickness reaches 700 meters.
It is located 78 kilometers from El Calafate, in Argentine Patagonia.
Good day and good game ;)
*Photo by Luca Galuzzi.

On 05/03/2024
Hello everyone!
Let’s go for today’s Kezako!
One game, 3 clues, it’s up to you to find!
You have an idea ?
Leave a comment here or on the Youtube video!
Response Thursday in Ca déboite!
Game on !
Good day and good game ;)

On 05/03/2024
Hello everyone !
Today Mr. and Mrs. Œil d’Itz have a daughter, what do they call her?
Last week Mr. and Mrs. Speaker had a son called Baf, Baf Speaker.
Good day and good game ;)

On 04/03/2024
Hello everyone !
Let's go to South America!
Here is our showcase, have a good day, see you soon and enjoy the game ;).

On 04/03/2024
Hello everyone ! You had a good weekend ?
Today, we are going to play with the word “continent”.
I'm going to sing "I'd walk the continents for you" and you?
Good day and good game ;)

On 03/03/2024
Hello everyone !
Welcome to a new opus of “Offs du JJV”!
The magic of board games.
Entering the immersive world of board games is rediscovering the simple joys of gathering around a table.
From the laughter that erupts during a round of bluffing, the friendly competition that fuels strategic battles, or the suspenseful anticipation of a surprising twist, they foster a sense of togetherness and lasting memories.
Board games have evolved considerably over time.
They can emphasize strategy and resource management or encourage collaboration and teamwork.
With such a wide range of choices, there's a board game for everyone, making it an inclusive and accessible form of entertainment.
Physically manipulating playing pieces, rolling dice and shuffling cards engages our senses and stimulates cognitive functions.
Board games offer face-to-face interaction, eye contact, and the ability to read facial expressions and body language.
These social elements help improve communication skills, empathy and the development of emotional intelligence.
Beyond their entertainment value, many games promote critical thinking, problem solving, and strategic planning.
Players must analyze complex situations, make decisions and adapt to changing circumstances.
Additionally, games often incorporate themed elements that introduce players to historical events, scientific concepts, or cultural phenomena, making learning an engaging and immersive experience.
Online platforms provide virtual gaming experiences, connecting individuals from different parts of the world.
Board game conventions and get-togethers create spaces where enthusiasts can share their love for the hobby, discover new games, and forge friendships.
Digital integration, companion apps, and augmented reality have expanded gameplay possibilities, enhancing immersion without losing the charm of physical components.
Additionally, crowdfunding platforms have allowed independent designers to bring their creative visions to life, driving a wave of unique and unconventional games that push the boundaries of what a board game can be.
Board games provide respite, reminding us of the joy of human connection and the thrill of shared experiences.
They bridge the generation gap, promote social interaction, and provide a tangible and immersive entertainment option.
So gather your friends, and let the magic of board games transport you to a world of fun, laughter and unforgettable memories.
Good day and good game ;)

On 02/03/2024
Hello everyone !
Our Play with thought of the day comes from the fable La Besace:
“We see ourselves with a different eye than we see our neighbor. »
Good day and good game ;)

On 01/03/2024
Hello everyone !
Today we are going to talk about Baf!
Brave heroes, from 3 to 5 players for 20 minutes, defeat the monsters to win!
In Baf, players are adventurers rushing through a perilous dungeon to root out evil, earning coins, and upgrading their abilities along the way. After three levels (with three monster towers in each level), they face the Dungeon Lord and the Dragon.
Each player has two heroes, one for their right hand and one for their left hand.
Players simultaneously reveal two dungeon maps each and quickly get their hands on the maps they want their heroes to fight.
If you win, you claim the card as loot or gear that increases your hero's abilities.
Equipment cards are placed partially below your hero card, with the ability symbol sticking out.
This way, the four different types of abilities – Melee, Ranged, Magic, and Stealth – are built in one direction each, starting from your hero.
For particularly strong monsters, your heroes can combine their power by hitting the monster with both of your hands.
Each player controls 2 brave heroes who have joined a party of adventurers.
They go together to explore a dangerous dungeon on 3 floors.
At each round reveal the monsters of the turn then quickly slap them to get rid of them and strip them of their powers and treasures.
But don't get the wrong hand because each one represents a hero with his strengths and weaknesses!
It might just be the monster slapping you!
Good day and good game ;)

Ca déboite, 1 minute flat 60 Robo troc
On 29/02/2024

On 29/02/2024
Hello everyone !
My 1st is a speaker element.
My whole is a game of strategy where we try to win every time, who am I?
Good day and good game ;)

On 28/02/2024
Hello everyone !
Lavandula, fairy of legend.
Another version of the legend says that the Lavandula Fairy wept, not on her drawing, but directly on the Provençal soil, giving birth to the lavender fields.
Once upon a time there was a pretty fairy with blue eyes and blond hair named Lavandula.
She was looking for a place to settle down after a long journey where she had twirled lightly from the Luberon to the Lure mountain, via Ventoux.
She leafed through the pages of her notebook, where she had drawn the places crossed.
She stopped on the page of Haute Provence, whose then arid and wild landscapes were sad.
So sad that Lavandula began to sob and purple tears streamed down her notebook.
Wanting to dry the tears that had smeared her drawing, she passed her hand. In vain.
This intense purple spread all over the page.
In order to repair this error, Lavandula drew a large section of blue sky above this new landscape, to make forget this everywhere widespread mauve.
The lavender fields were born and since then they have been lighting up Provence!
Good day and good game ;)

On 27/02/2024
Hello everyone!
Let’s go for today’s Kezako!
One game, 3 clues, it’s up to you to find!
You have an idea ?
Leave a comment here or on the Youtube video!
Response Thursday in Ca déboite!
Game on !
Good day and good game ;)

On 27/02/2024
Hello everyone !
Today Mr. and Mrs. Speakers have a son, what do they call him?
Last week Monsieur and Madame Up had a son named Gold, Gold Up.
Good day and good game ;)

On 26/02/2024
Hello everyone !
I hope you had a good weekend !
Today we’re gonna play with the word « sweetness».
I will sing « This sweetness will not be concerned with me » and you?
Good day and good game ;)

On 25/02/2024
Hello everyone !
Welcome to a new opus of “Offs du JJV”!
June 2023 and 5 years with you.
Again this year, many of you participated in the various events that I proposed during the outdoor activities!
A little more shy with the game offered in store, thank you to those who tried their luck and left with their souvenir photo and their surprise. ;)
You made some nice and beautiful reds and greens… ;)
We will meet during the year for various and varied games, life-size or normal. :)
From the moment you want to continue following the fun adventure by my side, I will always be there to advise you and discuss board games with you.
I like to make you discover games as much as to discover them thanks to you. This exchange between us is very enriching and I am happy that we can have them on a daily basis.
Whether for services or games, you are always welcome for good conversations around games or in general.
From first to fifth year, I am grateful to have been able to share around board games with you.
I will always be satisfied with these moments and discussions around the games that we have on a daily basis.
Every day, I remember your smiles, our exchanges, your curiosity, our sharing. ;)
Good day and good game ;)

On 24/02/2024
Hello everyone !
Our Play with thought of the day comes from the fable The Hare and the Tortoise:
“There is no point in running, you have to start on time. »
Good day and good game ;)

On 23/02/2024
Hello everyone !
Today we are going to talk about Gold Up!
Moussaillons, from 2 to 10 players for 15 minutes, find the treasures!
In Gold Up, you are a pirate whose objective is to collect as many gold coins as possible.
These treasures are locked in chests that you will need to open with the right keys.
The color of each chest indicates the color of the key that opens it.
Be the smartest by using your keys at the right time to recover the biggest chests or steal the loot of other pirates using the special cards!
But be careful, robbing a pirate is a dangerous game and his revenge could be terrible...
Collect one of the 7 sets of chests using the correct keys.
Use the Joker key to open any chest.
Steal your opponents' keys using the Key Thief card.
Steal your opponents' chests using the Chest Thief card.
Arrange the chests in 3,2,1,2,3 on the table then distribute 5 key cards to each player.
Collect the chests of one of the 7 series using the corresponding color keys or joker keys that replace any color.
Steal keys or chests from other pirates with special cards, but be careful not to get them stolen back.
Once there are no more chests in the center of the table, the point values of each chest won by the players are counted.
Whoever has the highest value of gold coins wins the game.
On board, sailors!
Good day and good game ;)
Just activate the English subtitles.

Ca déboite, 1 minute flat 59 Check
On 22/02/2024

On 22/02/2024
Hello everyone !
My 1st is what all that’s glitters ain’t….
My 2nd is not “down”.
My whole is a strategy game with clever sailors, who am I?
Good day and good game ;)

On 21/02/2024
Hello everyone !
The Dragon of Mondragon.
The village of Mondragon is Mont Dragon, surmounted by its Château du Dragonnet!
The Drac, a winged, amphibian monster, had the face and shoulders of a young man on a reptile body (as described by Frédéric Mistral) and resided in the Rhône.
He went out regularly to feast on the inhabitants, especially the young girls, terrorizing the population by ransoming them.
Tired of undergoing the incessant assaults of the monster, the lord of the village, Guilhem, launched a desperate appeal.
Anyone who managed to kill the beast would receive his daughter Guillemette in marriage and the lordship of the village as a reward.
One day, a valiant knight, Arnaud, presented himself to take up the challenge.
At the cost of an epic fight, Arnaud brought down the beast, marrying Guillemette and becoming the new lord of the village, renamed Mondragon!
Good day and good game ;)

On 20/02/2024
Hello everyone!
Let’s go for today’s Kezako!
One game, 3 clues, it’s up to you to find!
You have an idea ?
Leave a comment here or on the Youtube video!
Response Thursday in Ca déboite!
Game on !
Good day and good game ;)

On 20/02/2024
Hello everyone !
Today Mr. and Mrs. Up have a son, what do they call him?
Last week Monsieur and Madame Atrap Quest had a daughter named Pat, Patatrap Quest.
Good day and good game ;)

On 19/02/2024
Hello everyone !
I hope you had a good weekend !
Today we’re gonna play with the word « travel».
I will sing « I wanna travel the world with you » and you?
Good day and good game ;)

On 18/02/2024
Hello everyone !
Welcome to a new opus of “Offs du JJV”!
December 2022, the rise of board games.
Once the crisis passed, the boom for board games experienced a new craze.
A need to meet and share together to help recreate the links among the communities of players.
Gaming associations, town halls, leisure and reception centres, or quite simply individuals and gaming enthusiasts have relaunched the gaming world.
By your desire to get together for a good time shared and your mood, the playful world was able to find its superb!
The Christmas and outdoor activities allowed us to play together again in complete freedom and to let the creativity of each of us express itself...
Many of you have followed the Christmas games on the site as well as the stories related to the Tales and Legends theme.
I had the pleasure of co-hosting with great animation teams like Lia Team and Team Fada!
Crazy teams, moments of delirium and unforgettable moments for the public as for us! ;)
I am very happy to find my different players all year round in animation, on the times that I propose but also at the end of the year with these brilliant teams. :)
The end of 2022 brought many new projects, in the Vaucluse in particular with the creation of new gaming associations!
I am very happy to see that in 5 years, the gaming world has evolved and that its different actors have not finished surprising us!
That's good, I'm like you, I like novelty! ;)
Good day and good game ;)

On 17/02/2024
Hello everyone !
Our Play with thought of the day comes to us from the fable The bear and the two companions:
“He told me that you should never sell the skin of the bear until it has been put on the ground. »
Good day and good game ;)

On 16/02/2024
Hello everyone !
Today we are going to talk about Patatrap Quest!
Go on a quest, for 2 to 4 players for 10 minutes, and find the objects to defeat the big bosses!
For a very, very long time, the castle of Patatrap has been regularly invaded by all sorts of threatening and more or less evil creatures.
This is how the order of the intrepid was created, bringing together all the adventurers and adventurers of the region ready to defend the castle of Patatrap and its fabulous Tower with 1000 mirrors!
In turn, each player must move their Character token on the trapdoors of the game board. Use the mirrors to see the contents of the trapdoors.
The goal?
Collect useful equipment to fight the final Big Bad!
The first player who manages to land three blows wins the game. But watch out for trapped hatches, you'll have to remember their location...
Finally, unless the elf, the ghost or even the thief decides to get involved and make a mess.
A real dungeon crawler for children! Includes 5 different endlessly replayable adventures.
Do you dare to face Sheuloub the spider, Michel the werewolf, Elvys the vampire, Smok the dragon or even Babakazoo the cursed king?
To win Patatrap Quest, you must be the first player to successfully attack the "Big Bad" in the castle three times.
The castle consists of a wall of mirrors surrounding a central pillar. On a turn, roll the dice, then move a distance equal to the face of the die or the sum of the faces of the die.
When you land on a space in the castle, your character lowers a lever and whatever is depicted under that lever is then visible in the mirror.
Sometimes you need to scavenge gear, sometimes you need to trade boards, and sometimes you do something else.
When you have the right gear and can access the stairway to the top of the pillar, you can take on the Big Bad.
Draw the topmost token from its stack, then look at it secretly. If you can discard the represented object, you recover this token; otherwise, you're kicked out of the castle and have to start moving in again.
The first player to collect three tokens wins.
Patatrap Quest includes five Big Bads, each with its own stack of chips.
Good day and good game ;)

Ca déboite, 1 minute flat 58 Venice
On 15/02/2024

On 15/02/2024
Hello everyone !
My 1st is the 1st syllable of pattern.
My 2nd is an interjection of surprise.
My 3rd is a discreet access to the attic.
My 4th is some mission to succeed.
My whole is a quest game with revealing reflections, who am I?
Good day and good game ;)

On 14/02/2024
Hello everyone !
The Yule log that…poops (Catalonia)
In Catalonia, there is a unique tradition called Tió de Nadal, which vulgarly translates to “Christmas log”.
The hollowed-out log comes with a face, legs, and a little red hat, and starting December 8, families “feed” it every night, filling it with gifts and sweets.
They also put a blanket over the log to keep it warm.
On Christmas Eve, the log is placed in the (unlit) fireplace, and family members take turns hitting it with a stick, ordering it to defecate the gifts and sweets, while singing traditional songs.
After the beating, family members reach under the blanket of the log to retrieve the presents.
Good day and good game ;)

On 13/02/2024
Hello everyone!
Let’s go for today’s Kezako!
One game, 3 clues, it’s up to you to find!
You have an idea ?
Leave a comment here or on the Youtube video!
Response Thursday in Ca déboite!
Game on !
Good day and good game ;)

On 13/02/2024
Hello everyone !
Today Mr. and Mrs. Atrap Quest have a daughter, what do they call her?
Last week Monsieur and Madame Team had a son named Team, Team Team.
Good day and good game ;)

On 12/02/2024
Hello everyone !
On Wednesday, February 14, take advantage of a free workshop creating origami hearts all day long!
Presence of an adult required during the workshop manual. From 6 years old and 4 children maximum at the same time time.
So it’s up to you and see you soon at the store ;)

On 12/02/2024
Hello everyone !
I hope you had a good weekend !
Today we’re gonna play with the word « dream».
I will sing « Dream a little dream of me » and you?
Good day and good game ;)

On 11/02/2024
Hello everyone !
Welcome to a new opus of “Offs du JJV”!
June 2022: 4 years store.
I had the pleasure in June 2022 to share a privileged moment with all of you during the game activities and during the store's anniversary on Saturday June 25, 2022.
I didn't even stammer too much during the speech in store and yet it's not my forte...^^
And as always my guests were there and ready to play and have a good time together.
After looking for the key game with One Key, practicing different challenges with Olémains, for some you even played werewolf at 45!
I will repeat myself, but I love your enthusiasm and your unfailing enthusiasm when it comes to discovering the personalized animations that I am preparing for you.
I like to design unique game times, because I love to offer you a unique experience like you...
Animating with you is for me really playing the game of the playful world.
When I think that five years ago, I struggled to offer game animations, because no one knew what it consisted of.
And then, I had partners who trusted me like Mac Donald of Saint Romain in Viennois or town halls.
Then finally, I am now delighted to be able to say that my outdoor activities are complete and booked in advance. :)
This 4th year allowed me to start a very positive turn for the animations and for the sales in store or online.
I'm so happy that you continue to be present on a daily basis that I always have new ideas that come to me to share even more original times with you. ;)
I am satisfied to have held on despite the covid and to continue to love sharing with you my passion for board games. ;)
Good day and good game ;)

On 10/02/2024
Hello everyone !
Our Play with thought of the day comes from the fable The Rat and the Oyster:
“Such is taken who thought he was taking.”
Good day and good game ;)

On 09/02/2024
Hello everyone !
Today we are going to talk about Team Team!
Together, from 2 to 6 players for 10 to 20 minutes, find which animal is where!
As you might guess from the name, in Team Team you play as a team, with each team consisting of a speaker and a builder.
Each builder has a set of five tiles, with the tiles featuring five shapes, five colors, and five animals; each team's tiles have a different layout of these features.
Each builder lays his tiles in a row in front of him, and he wishes to arrange these tiles according to a pattern known only to the speaker, the pattern being the same for all teams.
At the start of a round, one of the speakers reveals a sound card, like "Woof!" or "Bong!", then they place a pattern card on a screen that is only visible through the speakers.
The pattern can be 3-5 animals in a row, 3-5 shapes in a row, or 3-5 colors in a row. The game then begins. Each builder begins by placing a finger on two different tiles, then their interlocutor:
Make the sound once - Bong! - if the builder has to finger different tiles.
Make the sound twice - Bong! Bof! — whether the builder should swap the finger tiles.
Make the sound three times - Bong! Bof! Bof! — if all the tiles are laid out correctly.
At this point, the builder slaps the multicolored tile in the center of the table.
If that team's tile layout is correct - and with only 3-4 tiles depicted on a template card, the tiles must be in the correct order and adjacent to each other - then they claim the template card as a point.
If they are incorrect, each other team scores a point.
The first team to score 3 points wins.
Good day and good game ;)
Just activate the English subtitles.