1 2 3 Noël

This Saturday, thousands of game enthusiasts are invited to discover new releases from our publisher partners and rediscover quality games selected from the Endoume Social Center’s game library—games that have stood the test of time and generations. As it has every year for more than 30 years, the Endoume Socio-Cultural Center will become one huge games room for the whole day, one month before Christmas.

Play in a warm, welcoming, family-friendly setting

The "1.2.3 Noël" festival fully reflects the spirit of the Endoume Social Center: a friendly, family-oriented, intergenerational place where games are above all a way to bring people together. For several decades, games have been at the heart of the Center’s work through its game library, a unique space in Marseille that operates year-round and welcomes young and old alike. Taking part in the festival also supports the game library: the new games received for the event are then added to the collection and used throughout the year. Playing at "1.2.3 Noël" is a unique experience: each game is hosted by a passionate volunteer who explains the rules, gets parents and children involved in lively games, and makes sure no one plays alone. This atmosphere of sharing, listening, and enjoyment is what makes the festival so special.

Showcasing quality games

This year, the festival also shines a light on timeless, high-quality games that have proven popular with children and game-library facilitators over the years. These games bring people together, entertain, and make you think; they are often less publicized but much richer than products “seen on TV.” Why risk buying a game that will soon be forgotten when you can discover tried-and-tested gaming gems?

A different way to shop for Christmas

A sales area will be available on site in partnership with Marseille shop Alphaludic, which also took part last year. Visitors will be able to buy the games they tried during the festival, following the same responsible and sustainable approach to consumption.

Try, play, share, then make an informed choice: a great way to avoid impulse purchases and choose games that will last for years at home.