VISUAL GAMES FOR KIDS AGE 4 TO 104
JOYFUL, CREATIVE, CONNECTED.
VISUAL GAMES FULL OF DELIGHTFUL "AHA!" MOMENTS
OuiSi makes award-winning sets of Visually Connecting Photo Cards – "this looks like that" – with a Guidebook full of games that ignite joy, creativity and fun!
OuiSi Original Photo Cards capture small marvels from the "everyday," while OuiSi Nature celebrates nature's incredible shapes, patterns and colors.
OuiSi is adored by kids. But the best part is that parents and grandparents will also find themselves captivated by the concept of Visual Connections, making it a great all-ages game for the holidays.
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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, driving conversation based on what each player sees in a given connection.
GREAT FOR THE KIDS (AND ADULTS TOO)
First, Visual Connections are a unique way of playing, and you don't get better at them with age. In fact, don't be surprised if the kids see matches you initially miss.
Second, the games are uncompetitive which means more playing together and fewer arguments over winning.
Finally, OuiSi is the kind of educational off-screen activity that kids love and parents (and grandparents) can feel good about.
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. As well, OuiSi Original cards have no QR codes on the back.
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.
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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.
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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).
Tell me more about how to play?
Most games out there have one way to play. That's not the case with OuiSi. The Guidebook has a dozen ways to play, and in fact many of our customers make up their own games and rules. This makes OuiSi harder to explain, but it also means you will find years of play and activities in just one box.
Our founders and teammates each have their own favorite way to play. In their own words:
Paul Brillinger (Founder, CEO): "My favorite way to play is OuiSinoes and it's the first game in the Guidebook. It's a creative and visual riff on dominoes, where players take turns making Visual Connections between Photo Cards. I like to play with my siblings. We don't always see eye to eye, but this version of OuiSi actually celebrates how we each literally see the world differently!"
Jacqueline (Community Support): "I actually enjoy OuiSi as a quiet way to start my day. In particular, I might play OuiSi Draw. This activity turns the spark of a Photo Card into a full-blown drawing. Does a curled up fern look like an elephant's trunk? I'll place the card on my page and draw the whole elephant, using the fern as that trunk! Starting my day with something mindful and creative just puts me in a great mood."
Michael Bradley (Founder, COO): "My kids and I enjoy the OuiSi Scavenger Activity. We often go out for walks in nature, and we bring a handful of OuiSi cards with us. On our walks we make Visual Connections between cards in our hands and things we see. Maybe a picture on a OuiSi card looks a bit like a pile of dried fallen leaves we've noticed. It's a simple way of keeping my kids noses out of their gadgets and noticing the small marvels in the world around us."
Kaz Brecher (Founder): "OuiSi Capture – in the OuiSi Original Guidebook only – sometimes gets forgotten because it's the last game in the Guidebook. But it's my favorite way to play because we are all collaborating against a common opponent represented by a penalty pile. Players take turns giving a one-word clue that visually describes five cards on a 5x5 board. For instance, I might say "checkerboard" and my teammates will need to figure out which 5 cards I'm referring to – and which ones I'm not! The team earns points for successfully guessing the clued Photo Cards, and are penalized twice over for incorrect choices. This can get tricky quick, because we all see things differently, and so you need to get inside the mind of someone else in order to win together."
ABOUT US
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