PLAY MINDFULLY WITH OUISI
NOTICE, CONNECT, CREATE.
A BEAUTIFUL GAME OF NOTICING
Kick off the new year with play that fosters presence and connection.
OuiSi makes beautiful sets of Visually Connecting Photo Cards – "this looks like that" – with a Guidebook full of games that ignite joy, creativity and conversation.
OuiSi is enjoyed by families, teachers and other professionals looking to create calm and joyful environments.
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 Photo based on Visual Connections they've noticed. It's an accessible yet surprisingly profound way to play.
HOW IS OUISI MINDFUL?
Present: OuiSi encourages mindfulness through the act of observing. After all, mindfulness is simply choosing where and how you place your attention.
Notice: Each Photo Card is an invitation to slow down and immerse in visual exploration, fostering curiosity. The pattern of a crack in a sidewalk. The way a fern curls up in a spiral. The world is full of beauty just waiting to be noticed.
Connect: The world is an intricately connected place, and Visual Connections are a way to experience that phenomenon. In fact, play OuiSi enough and you'll start making Visual Connections in your everyday life.
COMMON QUESTIONS
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?
DEMENTIA CAREGIVING: OuiSi is not just a game, it's a valuable tool for individuals navigating dementia and mild cognitive impairments, offering an engaging, joyful and uncompetitive experience. Learn more on our Dementia Care Page .
TEACHERS: In a nutshell, OuiSi has proven to be an excellent resource for teachers across disciplines, usable the entire school year. Find icebreakers, SEL opportunities, design-thinking exercises, storytelling and writing exercises, and more. Please visit our dedicated Teaching with OuiSi Page to learn more.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS: OuiSi is an adaptable tool to help patients improve fine motor skills, cognitive flexibility, and social interaction. Whether working with children or adults, OuiSi's open-ended gameplay is easy to tailor for individual therapy goals, making every session engaging and effective. Visit our OT Page for more.
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. Visit our SLP Page to learn more.
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).
Can I use OuiSi in dementia care?
OuiSi is not just a game, it's a valuable tool for individuals navigating dementia and mild cognitive impairments, offering an engaging, joyful and uncompetitive experience. Learn more on our Dementia Care Page or read our blog post (10 minutes).
Why are there QR Codes on the backs of OuiSI Nature and OuiSi Getty cards?
While we believe the use mobile technology is rampantly out of control – especially for kids – we do believe technology can and should be used for learning and co-creativity.
With OuiSi Nature the QR codes take you to a Learning Portal where kids can learn more about the wildlife they are seeing and meet the photographers out in the world capturing these images. We want to help foster the next generation of environmentalists.
With OuiSi Getty, we also want to enable learning about the historic artwork depicted. Therefore, each Art Card is linked to a Learning Portal where players can learn about the artist, the medium, the period of the artwork, etc.
Please note that OuiSi can be played completely offline. And while we recognize that some people want to completely disconnect from their technology, we hope that we have found a balance that promotes offline human connection, while offering the option to learn and discover through our Learning Portals.
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 and creativity.
OuiSi is based in upstate NY and is an A+ member of the Better Business Bureau. We offer real-human support to make sure your order arrives smoothly.
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