We Play
The Saint-Jean toy chest where island families stock up on rainy-day rescues and villa game nights.
Why Go
Tucked into the Centre Neptune strip a two-minute stroll from the runway, We Play is the closest thing St Barth has to a proper toy and game shop — the spot locals raid when the kids are melting down, when a villa needs a foosball table by sunset, or when a birthday gift has to happen right now.
The Experience
Centre Neptune is a low-slung commercial cluster in Saint-Jean, and We Play sits inside it as an unpretentious, brightly stocked room that punches well above its footprint. Shelves run from Lego walls and model kits to board games, dart cabinets, ping-pong paddles, and — the shop's real signature — full-size Bonzini foosball tables, the 100% French café-classic that turns up in half the island's villas because We Play sold and delivered it. The vibe is friendly and practical: staff know their inventory, will help you choose a gift for a specific age, and can arrange delivery straight to your rental (they even do Sunday drop-offs). It's the kind of quietly essential shop that isn't on any tourist itinerary but that every long-stay visitor eventually discovers.
What to Try
Browse the Bonzini foosball display — even if you're not shipping one home, it's a fun bit of French design nostalgia. Pick up a travel-friendly board or card game for slow villa evenings, a Lego set to keep kids occupied on a windy afternoon, or a set of pétanque boules for the terrace. Model-kit fans should scan the shelves for aircraft and boat kits that suit the island's aviation and sailing obsession.
Insider Tip
They rent as well as sell — so if you're on a longer stay and don't want to buy a foosball table, ping-pong table, or billiards setup outright, ask about a rental delivered to your villa. Sunday deliveries are a lifesaver when you realize mid-morning that the kids need reinforcements before another day at the beach.
The Practical Stuff
Located inside Centre Neptune, 97133 Saint-Jean, a short walk from Saint-Jean beach and the Rémy de Haenen airport. Open Monday to Saturday, 9:30 AM–1:00 PM and 3:00 PM–7:00 PM (closed Sunday, though deliveries run). Reach them at weplaysbh@gmail.com. Cash and cards accepted; ask about villa delivery when you buy or rent larger items.
Pair It With
- Abyss Restaurant Guide — An easy Saint-Jean lunch or dinner stop after a shopping run, so you can hand off the bags and settle in.
- 6e SENS Massage Wellness Beauty — Reward yourself for the family-logistics win with a nearby massage while the kids test-drive their new games back at the villa.
- Aéroport de Saint-Barthélemy / Rémy de Haenen Airport Guide — Centre Neptune sits right by the runway — pair a visit with the classic plane-watching perch above the airport for a very St Barth afternoon.
