We are the "Playin" company, specializing in the sale of board games, trading card games and game accessories.
Founding, name changes, franchise openings... find out more about our history!
Playin has been specialising in trading card games, board games, single cards and accessories since 2008.
Whether you're looking for Magic the Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon, Lorcana, Altered, One Piece or Flesh and Blood; or the best board games of the year: you've come to the right place!
Based in Paris, we have shops in Paris, Annecy and Marseille and an online sales platform. All in all, we have more than 70 people at the service of our gamers.
Created in 2008, Playin was initially the brainchild of two enthusiasts: Loïs Jacquet and Stéphane Tichadou, players of the famous card game Magic: the Gathering.
They wanted to create a shop dedicated to their favourite game.
So they decided to open a gaming space and a website selling cards, called Magic Bazar.
In just a few years, Magic Bazar has become the French leader in everything to do with Magic:
Organisation of tournaments of all sizes (from 6 to 2,000 players).
Europe's largest stock of Magic cards, from the most common cards to the legendary Black Lotus.
A card buy-back and resale service for individuals.
Regular content: advice, top tips, videos, information on new products and the latest releases.
In 2020, Magic Bazar, which does much more than Magic, will become Playin.
We're still the No. 1 Magic specialist in France! And a whole host of other games have been added.
First of all the Japanese phenomenon Yu-Gi-Oh!, then the unmissable Pokémon.
And then there are the board games!
Puzzles, board games, role-playing games, miniatures, strategy games, atmospheric games, drawing games, investigation games...
We are now a major player in the board games market. Our aim? To help you find THE game that's right for you.
Our experts will be happy to advise you in shop, and our website offers a wide selection of games for two or for children.
When Magic Bazar started to grow, Loïs and Stéphane quickly realised that they needed to surround themselves with people who were as committed as they were if they were to succeed.
Our sales staff, animators, order preparers... are all gamers and passionate about what they do.
That's why we can mobilise people at every level to support you in your gaming activities.
For example, you can count on our packers to protect your games when they're sent out!
Our average rating on Google Customer Reviews is currently 4.9/5!
As players, we know that public satisfaction and trust are our greatest assets.
That's why we've set up a 4-strong customer services team, dedicated to talking to you and answering your questions.
You can contact our team by e-mail at [email protected].
At Playin, we believe in the principle of community.
Our shops have always been a place where gamers come together to play and share their passion.
Our 80-seat Games Bar on the 1st floor of our Paris shop (131 Avenue de France) is open to everyone, regardless of skill level. We organise both competitive events with major prizes to be won and free introductory sessions to welcome new players.
In our bar, you'll find hundreds of self-service board games, and our entertainers will be happy to advise you, or even explain the rules of the games to you. You can also take advantage of our menu: non-alcoholic drinks, draught and bottled beers, etc.
Our mission is to help the general public get hooked on games:
The latest standard cards, as soon as they come out? Here they are!
Need some advice on what to get your little cousin? Ask our experts
Friendly or competitive tournaments? Of course we can
The next board games for experts? They're already on pre-order
Do you dream of working in the same sector as your passion for TCGs or board games? Send your CV and covering letter to [email protected].
4 physical shops and an e-commerce platformThe leader in the purchase and sale of single cards for Magic and Yu-Gi-Oh!
A major player in the world of board games
Three game bars (Paris BNF, Paris Rivoli and Marseille)
A site packed with content and tools for everyone
Playin Paris BNF, 131 Avenue de France, 75013 PARIS
Playin Paris Rivoli, 59 rue de Rivoli, 75001 PARIS
Playin Annecy, 39 Rue Sommeiller, 74000 ANNECY
Playin Marseille, 8 rue Montgrand, 13006 MARSEILLE
By phone on 09.71.24.98.87
By e-mail at [email protected]
Now you know everything about Playin!
The Lorcana craze, the highly innovative Altered, and also One Piece, Flesh and Blood and Sorcery.
Since 2015, games have had as much space at Playin as cards: Mysterium, Time's Up, Codenames or the Werewolves of Thiercelieux ... and so many others.
We want to bring the Playin experience to as many people as possible. As soon as possible, we'll be opening new Playin shops in addition to those in Annecy, Paris BNF, Paris Rivoli and Marseille. This development will be based on a network of franchises (don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected] for more information).
