OUISI and IFSEL
INTERACTIVE, CREATIVE, CONNECTED.
A GAME OF JOYFUL CONNECTION
OuiSi fosters social and emotional learning by encouraging individuals to explore their feelings and express their emotions through visual storytelling and meaningful conversations. OuiSi creates opportunities for deep connection and empathy by fostering discussions around shared experiences and perspectives.
Approved by the Institute for Social Emotional Learning, OuiSi is enjoyed by families, students, teachers and other professionals.
HOW TO PLAY
OuiSi Photo Cards Visually Connect based on shared patterns, shapes and colors. Every Photo Card has at least two dozen "aha!" connections with other cards. Visual Connections are the basis of the 12 games in the Guidebook.
The most popular way to play in the Guidebook is OuiSinoes – a visual and creative version of Dominoes. Players take turns building a board of matching cards, often driving conversation based on what each player sees in a given connection.
WHY DOES OUISI WORK?
First and most important, OuiSi is fun! Regardless of age or background, Visual Connections are an intuitive yet intriguing way to play.
Second, unlike Conversation Decks which can be intimidating for some folks, OuiSi is naturally conversational – "oh what's that connection?" or "this tennis racket looks like a waffle." It's just easy to get talking without forcing anything.
Last, when something as simple as a creative observation ("this looks like that!") is received with curiosity, it creates a rapport amongst players.
What's inside the box?
In the sturdy and beautiful box you'll find 210 Photo Cards and a Guidebook full of a dozen creative games and activities. The Photo Cards are beautifully printed on extra thick card stock, making them easier to pick up and more durable.
Which version should I get?
OuiSi Original captures unexpected beauty in the "everyday," like the pattern of a crack in a sidewalk. If players especially enjoy the element of surprise, they'll enjoy the subtlety of OuiSi Original.
OuiSi Nature is perfect for...nature lovers! We worked with 16 nature photographers from around the world, each with a unique environmental focus. Along with the novel QR codes, it's an incredible way to discover the beauty of our planet from home.
OuiSi x Getty will especially delight art lovers. Each Photo Cards captures an artistic element of an artwork from The Getty Museum. The QR codes unique to each Photo Card link to our Art History Learning Portal.
Shipping, returns and discounts?
SHIPPING: OuiSi games ship from a variety of warehouses across the US. We offer free standard shipping in the contiguous US. We have to charge shipping to Hawaii and Alaska due to the exorbitant fees we incur.
RETURNS: If a game is damaged upon delivery or it's not what you expected, we offer a 100% refund or a quick replacement.
DISCOUNTS: Ordering 10 or more sets? Reach out to us at info@ouisi.co (not dot com!) for a custom quote.
What if some cards get lost or damaged?
No problem. Play isn't dependent on any particular card, so you can lose or damage some and the set is still 100% usable.
What professions use OuiSi?
In no particular order, here are the vastly different professional uses for OuiSi:
TEACHERS: We've actually created a dedicated page for educators of all sorts, found here. In a nutshell, OuiSi has proven to be an excellent resource for teachers across disciplines, usable the entire school year.
THERAPISTS: Conversations are sometimes difficult to initiate, especially if the topics are hard or sensitive. OuiSi provides the opportunity to build rapport with clients, one bite-sized creative share at a time.
SLPs: Similar to therapists, conversations are sometimes difficult to initiate when confidence is low. Because conversation is often a byproduct of OuiSi play, SLPs can guide conversations through play rather than hitting exercises head-on.
OPTOMETRISTS: Admittedly, we never saw this one coming (pun intended)! OuiSi games, with their visually stimulating photo cards, offer a valuable tool for vision therapy. These games enhance visual processing, attention, and coordination by encouraging players to explore patterns, colors, and connections. For optometrists, OuiSi provides a playful yet effective method to engage patients in exercises that improve visual perception and cognitive skills, making therapy more interactive and enjoyable.
FACILITATORS: Sometimes a room full of adults can be a bit stiff. But OuiSi can break the ice with some bite-sized creative sharing. When teammates can share and be curious about basic creative ideas, it builds a rapport for greater collaboration.
What ages, and how many players?
Ages: when we say "made for ages 4 to 104," we mean it. Visual Connections tap into a unique and innate human intelligence. We don't get better at Visual Connections as we age...in fact, don't be surprised if the kids at the game table see connections that the adults don't.
Number of Players: OuiSi is VERY flexible in this way. It's enjoyable solo. It's a terrific for just two players. But you can also enjoy in larger groups, from 2 to 12. In fact, we know of groups as large as 25 who have used just one set (though we generally recommend the combo of OuiSi Original and OuiSi Nature for groups larger than 10).
ABOUT OUISI
We believe that everything is connected. That life is a richer experience when we are curious about each other.
We are passionate about collaboration, conversation, co-creation and open-ended play. This is time well spent, at any age.
