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Welcome to a new installment of "JJV's Off-Scenes"!
"I love cabaret; it's a place where you can be yourself."
What I love about cabaret is its way of dramatizing everyday life events and making them more engaging by singing about them with a healthy dose of self-deprecation. It's about how, no matter what happens, there's always something to learn, and if we take a step back, we can realize what it is... Even if there are difficulties, seeing them from a distance allows us to see them from a different perspective and understand what they can teach us.
The world of cabaret offers this setting where we can step back and escape from the everyday while enjoying the show. I cherish these moments we share at the heart of the store, during events in the region and beyond.
I draw inspiration from every event, good and bad, in my company's life to help it grow and develop new projects and collaborations. For example, I like to use the TikTok page to bring you a more "everyday" feel than with other platforms.
When I play with you, just like in everyday life, I'm myself. Although, once you know the games, I allow myself to play a more strategic role, as I enjoy doing... because I like to plan my moves in advance, like when I play chess.
When I play, it's not necessarily to win, but above all to learn and share. To share unique moments and anecdotes with you that become life experiences. To learn that we never stop learning and that we can always discover new things at any point in our lives.
Good day and good game! ;)
Hello everyone!
Our Play with thoughts of the day comes from the American singer Lady Gaga :
"I love cabaret, it's a place where you can be yourself."
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Hello everyone !
My 1st is the images we see while we’re sleeping.
My 2nd is an event mentioned in a newspaper.
My 3rd is an oryx without its X.
My whole thing is a a cooperative word game where clues are hidden behind clues, who am I?
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The circus has inspired many writers, such as Kafka, who wrote "Amerika" based on his experience working in a circus.
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Hello everyone ! I hope you had a good weekend !
Today we are going to play with the word “art”
I'll sing " Darling you’re my work of art.”
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Hello everyone!
Welcome to a new installment of "JJV's Off-Scenes"!
"The circus is a place of magic where dreams come true."
When we go to the circus, we only see the unique moment offered to us by artists who have been working on their acts for weeks, months, even years… We observe and enjoy the magic of the moment and let ourselves be carried away into a timeless interlude.
For the artists, it's the culmination of countless hours spent rehearsing a trick and creating the illusion of ease to offer us a unique experience. The joy on these artists' faces as soon as they see our astonishment or delight after their act.
They delight in captivating our eyes and minds with moments filled with surprises, featuring ever more astonishing acts where the wonder and curiosity surrounding the outcome of the trick or balancing act leave us speechless. This is what I strive to bring you every day with the store.
With original games and tailor-made entertainment that reflects your personality, I am happy to see you satisfied. Making you smile and laugh is one of my greatest rewards, both in and out of the store.
It is through experience in my previous roles and within the store that I have been able to refine my own craft and strive to offer you the very best. Like a tightrope walker, I have dared to walk the tightrope, sometimes teetering on the edge, to offer you a unique perspective on the world of board games.
What I love about board games is that they are an excellent tool for building connections on an equal footing. I know perfectly well that my playful approach to board games doesn't appeal to everyone… But as long as I can offer something original and unique to those who are interested, I'm very happy.
For me, games are much more than just objects to be sold and consumed excessively. They are tools for discovering and rediscovering ourselves by sharing a good time together. The magic of board games is above all this: sharing, good humor, and conviviality. That's why I like to cultivate a spirit of genuine camaraderie, like when we revert to childhood for a moment…
Good day and good game! ;)
Hello everyone!
Our Play with thoughts of the day comes from the American illusionist David Copperfield :
" The circus is a magical place where dreams come true."
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My 1st is the highest part of something.
My 2nd is what goes with this and t… .
My whole thing is a rapidity and observation game which hides in a hat, who am I?
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The circus was one of the first forms of entertainment to use special effects, such as fireworks and explosions.
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Hello everyone ! I hope you had a good weekend !
Today we are going to play with the word “sound”
I'll sing " This is the sound of silence.”
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Heelo everyone !
Welcome to a new opus of the « JJV’s Offs » !
"The circus is a place of comedy, where artists can make people laugh."
What I really love about working with you on board games is that I can share my good humor with a wide variety of games.
Because just reading you the rules, putting the box on the table, and letting you think about it like that isn't really my thing... I like to be an active participant in our game time so that you can all get the most out of the games together.
And besides, board games are first and foremost about being fun and sharing together, so if your facilitator isn't motivated to introduce them, it shows in the session; we don't have the same fun, and that's a shame.
I'm a bit like your clown for the duration of the session. I love bringing energy and a listening ear to help you explore the world of board games at your own pace.
Because I love seeing you smile, laugh, and enjoy a good time together. A game is a great way to share a moment together while focusing on a game with the same rules, whether you're young or old, a beginner or an expert. I'm a bit like an artist, here to entertain you through board games and my good humor. If I can help you connect and rediscover your smile, then I've already fulfilled part of my mission.
Good day and good game ;)
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Our Play with thoughts of the day comes from the British actor and director Charlie Chaplin:
" The circus is a place of comedy, where artists can make people laugh."
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My 1st is a country known for its chocolate and watches.
My 2nd is another without the other.
My 3rd is what we are on when we pray.
My 4th is a shopping center.
My whole thing is a card game for little one to discover the scale, who am I?
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The cabaret influenced many artists, including Toulouse-Lautrec, who created many posters for Parisian cabarets.
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Hello everyone ! I hope you had a good weekend !
Today we are going to play with the word “light”
I'll sing " You show the lights that stop me, turn to stone.”
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Welcome to a new opus of "Offs du JJV"!
I love being able to adapt to you and offer personalized events, sales, and orders based on your interest in board games that are a little off the beaten path.
I'm delighted to see you following me on my sometimes slightly crazy adventure of offering things you don't necessarily see elsewhere in Vaison, France, or Europe!
I knew perfectly well that by specializing in a range of games more original than what my colleagues generally offer, the launch could be a bit risky.
And the first two years were a daily struggle to promote games and small publishers, in addition to a few traditional distributors like Asmodee and Gigamic. Not being fans of the policies of some large distributors towards independent shops, a few of us small shops have chosen to work primarily with other large or small distributors who respect us. When small shops are asked to order as much as large retailers or supermarkets in order to, and I quote, "finally have a decent portfolio," we realize we made the right choice not to favor this major distributor.
We haven't all set out to become ruthless in developing the gaming world or to confuse people by offering ready-made, over-consumed games. Games that will sometimes be played once and then end up gathering dust in closets…
What's really great about the gaming world is that we have other large, small, and medium-sized distributors who treat us with the minimum respect required for a partnership. Even if this disappoints some, mutual respect and a win-win situation are essential values for me in any partnership.
With distributors also recognizing the fun factor, it feels a bit like David versus Goliath, with giants with feet of clay abandoning their creators and small publishing houses along the way because they're no longer profitable enough…
I have principles, and I'll never compromise on them. The moments shared around games are far more interesting than simply collecting unused boxes that don't match our interests but that we bought just because they were trendy…
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Our Play with thoughts of the day comes from the German actrice and dancer Marlene Dietrich:
"The cabaret is a place of seduction, where artists can show their charm."
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My 1st is the 1st syllable carriage.
My 2nd is an interjection highlightening obvisouness.
My 3rd is up and bright in the sky.
My 4th is the letter concerning the mobile network.
My whole thing is a play on words and bluffing that will make you act like monkeys, who am I?
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The famous cancan dancer, Jane Avril, was one of the first women to perform at the Moulin Rouge and helped to popularize the dance.
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Hello everyone ! I hope you had a good weekend !
Today we are going to play with the word “costume”
I'll sing " I'm not here to let you down, but the costume makes the clown.”.
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Welcome to a new opus of "Offs du JJV"!
"Dance is like the circus; it's a spectacle that makes us dream."
The most important thing in creating this store is that I wanted you to be able to enjoy fun moments playing games, whether at home or at events.
Board games are a way to enjoy ourselves and have fun together, and to cherish the moments shared with our family, friends, and loved ones.
When you have gamers, you can always be sure to please them with a game that matches their preferences, whether it's the theme, the gameplay mechanics, and especially the shared experience it creates. We take a few steps to discover a new mechanic and then see if we like what it offers or not. And don't forget to let yourself be guided by the game's theme and setting, embarking on a journey to new lands while stimulating your thinking…
I see board games as a pastime just as entertaining and stimulating as dance and circus arts. They transport us to a world of their own, created by talented illustrators and designers. I particularly love the games illustrated by Naïade!
In my opinion, games can allow us to travel and escape from everyday life, if only for a moment. They allow us to immerse ourselves in a universe, a setting, and a game mechanic that will stimulate and soothe us all at the same time.
Good day and good game! ;)
Hello everyone!
Our Play with thoughts of the day comes from the American actor and dancer Fred Astaire:
"Dance is like the circus, it's a spectacle that makes us dream."
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My 1st is the 1st syllable of crayon.
My 2nd is a compressed file without the ending P.
My 3rd are what is composing a sentence.
My whole thing is words game that will make you speechless, who am I?
Good day and good game ;)