Photo cards piled and spread out; guidebook on right, box at top; overhead shot

OuiSi: Games of Visual Connection

Name: OuiSi: Games of Visual Connection
Rating: 4.8 (602 reviews)

Regular price: $35.00
Sale price: $35.00
Unit price: per

Supply update: we will sell out for the year by mid/late November given our remaining supplies. Please consider purchasing OuiSi now in time for holiday gifts. Thanks!

I see. You see. OuiSi!

OuiSi is a set of 210 visually-connecting photo cards, with games and activities that foster creativity, build mindfulness and ignite wonder.

The name of this inventive set of photo cards is “yes-yes” in French and Spanish, pronounced “we-see” in English. Fun, isn’t it? It’s a nod to our belief that pictures are a language almost all of us speak, regardless of age or background. For example, while the photo cards below are different, most of us can see that they look like each other.

That's the magic inside OuiSi. Each lush photo card connects visually with other cards in the deck, based on similar patterns, shapes, colors - really, anything you can imagine. There are more than two thousand connections waiting to be found, each providing a wonderful "aha!" moment.

“You’ll miss the best things if you keep your eyes shut.” - Dr. Seuss

Inside the box

On top of the 210 lush, 3”x3” extra-thick photo cards (kind of like stacks of polaroids), you’ll find inside OuiSi:

Instructions for seven creative activities like Storyboarding, Eye Spy and Dominoes. Playable solo or cooperatively (ages 4 and up).
Instructions for two competitive games that demand visual acuity and strategic thinking (ages 10 and up).
A guide to unconstrained play and learning, and one for mindfulness.

For more info about the cards and the guides, visit our FAQs page.

"As someone who is highly visual, I'm excited to play this game." - SwissMiss Design Blog

How does OuiSi work?

First, you'll want to get the hang of visually connecting. Grab a bunch of cards and turn them photo up. Start looking for cards that look a bit like each other. Maybe the photo card of the baby's foot looks like the cactus or the hydrant. Or maybe it's as simple as two cards that both have a lot of pink. Start placing photo cards that connect side by side. After a while, try stringing a few matches together, like the series below.

Once you have a feel for connecting visually, go through the guidebook and try out the games and activities, depending on age (4+ or 10+) and the kind of play you want (i.e. competitive, creative and/or collaborative).

Igniting young minds through connection...

It's exciting when the kids in our lives share with us something that they've seen in a different light. It's their unique perspective, creativity and empathy shining through. And now we’re realizing that these abilities (selfie-taking didn't make the cut) are what our children need to thrive in an uncertain future. OuiSi can help build these muscles.

OuiSi is fun and intuitive for kids, and parents will love the flexibility, creativity and durability of the photo cards and activities. And, you can lose or damage a few cards and it won’t affect the playability of the games.

"To pull these out of a bag - and feel good about it - is just a win-win for moms and dads." - Chris S., documentarian and mom

...Expanding adult minds too

But OuiSi isn't JUST for kids. Families and friends will find games engaging regardless of age. OuiSi's photo connections exercise the brain, invite conversation and provide hours of surprising delight.

"I ordered this on a whim and it has been such a HUGE hit for my family that I've ordered it for others as well. My 5 year-old loves the game (and other freeform play with the cards) as much as my 66 year-old mother." - Georgia, writer and mom

About the photos

All photography is original and mostly taken in New York City. The photos themselves capture the small marvels found everyday, from a crushed pop can to a sidewalk puddle. Purposefully, each card is an invite to set down your tech gadgets and notice your own marvelous, everyday world.

"The quality is fantastic...the photos are so well done, the cards are sturdy, the packaging is minimalistic and attractive. There are so many options for how to use the game." - Angie C., mom

Checkout codes and shipping

For three or more copies, please use WESEEOUISI10 for 10% off. For six or more copies, please use WESEEOUISI20 for 20% off. See our FAQ page for more details.

Thank you!

Pamela O.

We enjoyed playing this game for the first time the other evening. My seven year old granddaughter was intrigued by the photos, and we all enjoyed finding connections. We are looking forward to our next game night. It is a great game for adults and children of different ages to play together.

Judy K.

We got out Oui Si cards at a family gathering. Everyone, every age spent time looking it over and commenting. But you know who spent a long time working with the photos and matching? Our 2 year old grandson! And he made some interesting connections. Looking forward to getting OuiSi out for him again!

Ellen L.

I played it foe the first time with my niece and son and we had a blast!

Kathy P.

I got this game for my office. Everybody enjoys just picking up a card and fitting it in somewhere. This sometimes sparks debates. People get into discussions about why they feel a particular card fits or doesn't fit with the one beside it. We don't "play" the game, but we use the cards every day to promote interaction and creativity and maybe help people think outside the box. We are an advertising agency and this game is great for us.

Jennifer A.

It led to good conversation and lots of laughs

Marnie D.

I find a lot of the pictures vague or difficult to identify.

Kati P.

We love that OuiSi is accessible to ALL ages! Unlocks so much creativity!

Siri G.

Fabulous! So creative! I can't wait till my grandchildren see it!

Cheryl J.

This is a Christmas gift for my great grandchildren.

Marci G.

My children are boys ages 7&11 and we homeschool. I see a lot of opportunities for this game. It’s very open ended which is what I love most about it.

Kathy G.

Love it !!! Grandchildren (ages 9 and 11 ), Parents, and Grandparents had a blast. Recommended Fun For All

Stacy R.

I got this for my 5-year-old twins for their birthday and, while it’s a bit beyond them still, the rest of the family has absolutely loved it! This game has SO many ways to experience and play with it that it truly is good for all ages and will grow with your kids. It’s a bit too abstract to keep their attention for long, but they do like it enough at 5. My 10-year-old loves it. I joke that it also subs as marriage therapy as my husband and I learned so much about how the other sees the world. I was so impressed with it I have given it as a gift as well. Highly recommend for meaningful family fun as well as a great adult game

Judith S.

Grandkids seem to like it and find it fun to play.

Elizabeth W.

Bought it as a gift and have not given it yet so I really can’t review it now. Sorry

Cindy K.

Had fun playing with 4 year old girl and 6 year old boy. I started them making associations and after a few minutes they started making up rules of play.

Wendy D.

I purchased three sets - One for a 6 year old, old for a 60 year old, and one just because it is so interesting for an extra (maybe me!) These are gifts, so as soon as we start playing I'll let you know how it goes. I think this is going to be more challenging for me than the 6 year old.

CAROLYN C.

Have just explored once, non competitive with 11 year old granddaughter. She's never to interested in board games, but really got into this. She clearly surprised me with numerous connections she made. I look forward to our next session together.

Carol D.

I purchased Ouisi for my classroom and the kids love it!! Great for all kinds of applications ... their “outside the box” thinking is so fun to watch.

Ann C.

I purchased 2 OuiSi games (one for myself and one as a family gift for two elementary age children). The quality and thickness of the game cards and the beautiful photographic images make this game a definite keeper for years to come! The creativity that the various game options offer make for fun playing at all ages. I loved reading your story and history of envisioning and producing OuiSi. Thank you!

Peggy W.

My grandkids, ages 4 and 2, have just begun playing this. They love it. Spreading the cards over the floor, figuring out what they are and beginning to find "matches." I believe there is lots of play value here and they will continue to be enchanted. I will take a picture the next time and send it to you. Thanks for a wonderful product.

Janice H.

Have only had a chance to play this once with my 6-yr old grandson, but he LOVED it! We came up with all different ways to pair up the pictures! Next time we plan to play It like dominoes. This is a great way to get everyone to think and use their imagination! Perfect game for all ages!!

Victoria T.

I was a Montessori preschool and early elementary school teacher for many years, beginning before the inception of the internet, and even before color copying was common. I pored over magazines, and even cut up children's books, to create cards for games and activities like Ouisi's. I bought our set for two grandsons, 5 and 7, and in this time of covid, my daughter says it's been a hit. (If your marketing is not specifically targeting Montessori schools and teachers, it should. Bravi!)

Jennifer B.

I bought this for my granddaughter's birthday next month- can't wait to play it with her!!!

Lesley Y.

I got OuiSi to add to our collection of games and activities for our unplanned adventure in homeschooling due to COVID. My kiddo and his friend who is with us many days for school love playing it in many different ways. Their favorite is to build a big web of pictures by finding connections between their pictures and one of the others already on the floor. They get to be creative, notice patterns, and play cooperatively and for fun instead of competitively, which isn't always the best for these two. The pictures are great and colorful and the booklet with game ideas is awesome. It is so useful and open ended that I see it becoming a part of other lessons as well - we could play math games with them or use a handful of cards as storytelling prompts or word association/writing tools. 10/10, would recommend.

Yvonne M.

Gorgeous pictures and open-ended play. Our 3 year old loves playing with us and I love playing by myself as well. I know we’ll still be finding new ways to use these cards years from now.

Laura M.

Using it for reflection activities in experiential education work!

Tacy M.

I've been using the game in my classroom in a number of ways. First, we can put a spin on connection circles by connecting cards with cards, and cards with ourselves. Then, I've also been using them in my art room to help build an understanding of the Elements and Principles of Design. OuiSi is an excellent addition to my Middle School Art Classroom!

Anna C.

This game was a complete impulse purchase for me, and I'm SO glad I grabbed it! We have had it for a few weeks and have played a lot. We have four little boys, which includes 4 year old triplets, and we play a lot of games. They LOVE it, and so do I! If you have young kids and you're tired of the usual games for the 458th time, BUY THIS! Kids do not have to know how to read to play, there are multiple ways to play, there is no "right way" to play, and turns are relatively short so a lot of patience (which we all know little kids do not always have) is not needed. It is also an insight into how your kids think. I have one boy who always matches based on color or texture (hard vs soft), one who likes to match based on shapes/lines/etc, and one who matches based on object classification (food/wood/etc). I really do see this as a game for the whole family. Highly recommend! Also, the pictures are beautiful.

Tina D.

I'm using OuiSi with groups of gifted elementary students. They absolutely love it! It really shows me who my out of the box thinkers are.

katie K.

Great game, all ages. non competitive which is great for my 7YO!

Melanie H.

this is going to be a gift for my granddaughter in November and I have restrained myself from playing with it - seems I need to order another... or two.

Margaret R.

I bought the game for my nieces and their children. Heard from one family that the kids like it.

Tiffany R.

My kids love this game! We’ve played it by taking turns to connect cards, as a scavenger hunt outside, and, also, independently. We loved it so much that we gave it as a Birthday gift to a friend. Very cool concept and beautifully executed game!

Cara H.

I bought this to play as a family— my girls 7 and 3 both love it (the 3 year old gets some leeway on the “rules” but it works.) Their aunt came over and she loves it too— so I bought her a set. It’s a great gift. I enjoy looking at things in a different way and watching my kids do the same. Highly recommended.

Margaret P.

I bought this for my 5 1/2 year old grand daughter. My sister, who is a kindergarten teacher, is planning on buying this to use in her classroom. This is such a fun game!

Susan M.

We LOVE OuiSi (YesYes!)...it is so creative! Our core household is just two people, so we have already made up our own rules for playing "Ouiminoes" without a judge, giving each player the opportunity to challenge the other. Thanks for the fun!

Jen I.

It is a xmas gift for grandchildren- it was a speedy delivery. Thank you

Debra S.

While all the grands are not quite old enough to play a suggested version, they have loved looking at the cards and making mazes and other creations with them. We have enjoyed looking at all the pictures and figuring out what they are. Highly recommend!!

Ilana Z.

A great game to promote critical thinking and creativity. It is a game that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. I have already enjoyed Playing it with Children ranging age 5-12 and I have enjoyed it myself as an adult. As an educator, I bought a second game to introduce to my students.

Rhonda G.

I love my OuiSi but I’m looking forward to being able to play with others after the pandemic. I have already bought a second set as a Christmas gift. I love love love the photos!

Lauren C.

Fun & creative. All ages can play. Can be as long or as short of a game as you want.

Cathe C.

Love the instructions that describe great ways to play with these amazing cards!

Toni D.

This is really beautiful and fun for all ages.

Tina D.

I do not play games nor do I do puzzles .. to be honest I get bored easily with them . i don’t like that fact but have resolved that these past times are just not for me. Fast forward to having my first grandchild... I thought this looked like something I could TOLERATE in the name of spending quality time with my little .. . My package arrived.. I opened it up just to take a peek at the quality if the cards.. Then i started making connections. And connections And connections. Mindless and thought provoking at the same time. Calming AND exciting. This 55 year old grandma says thank you.. I can’t wait to share it with my family Someday. For now I am enjoying the simple things in life. Noticing the unnoticed . Tina RN Minnesota USA

Doreen E.

Such a versatile tile game! Mind bender for people of all ages and stages.

B L.

Excellent way to challenge the mind visually! Wonderful for kids, and adults, who think differently than the main stream person! Good for adults to keep their thinking sharp! Can't wait for the next series of photos!

Arlene M.

This is a game I can play with all my grandchildren. They have fun. I ask them what they think the similarity is.

monica s.

I have actually bought it as a Christmas present for my grandson in Australia but I know he is going to love it!

Patricia B.

Bought these as gifts for me grandkids ages 7 to 12. Very creative game!

Haden S.

I'm using it as a free flow meditation. Well done creating this very great tool, game, exploration! More please!

Sally C.

Wonderful selection of photographs with many ways to create games using them. High quality materials and super nice people behind the scene, offering quick service! A+ on all things OuiSi

Sandy M.

Giving my games as Christmas presents, so haven’t used yet, but expect to enjoy with all my grandchildren

Cessie M.

Everyone in my family loves to play this game. It is as excellent learning tool for kids, they love to play. Some days my floor of covered all day with picture patterns from this game!

Helen G.

Wonderful quality! What a nice surprise!

Susan P.

We have enjoyed Ouisi among adults, with a 13 year old, and with a 4 year old, there are so many fascinating entry points for all ages! Sometimes we are focused on the visual, and other times the conceptual. Fun and engaging for all!

Kathy Y.

Arrived quickly and I was delighted at the gorgeous photos on the cards. I am looking forward to playing this at our next family gathering- whenever that might be. Thanks, COVID.

Christianna W.

I have bought Ouisi for myself, my son, and my daughter and her two children, ages 2.5 and 4.5. We visited our son and played for almost 2 hours just saying yes, yes! I can’t get my daughter to open the game—I would really love to play with the girls on FaceTime or Zoom with their uncle. I would really love any suggestions on how to get that to work. I also bought a set that I want to loan to my friends so we can connect remotely. I love the photos especially because they are like the photos I take—I love patterns, textures, and colors. I’m just getting ready to play some OuiSi solitaire. Please figure out a way to not require Flash. I can’t visit your website on my iPad .

Roberta S.

Excellent for adults and children. Many variations of play possible.

Julie S.

Ouisi has changed the way we gather for games. EVERYONE, from kiddos to adults, loves this game and all the different ways to play it. We've even invented some of our own games. The photography on the cards is phenomenal. Sometimes we just go through the cards and comment about what is so unique and special about them. I recently had 5 family members here from South Dakota and they all plan to order a OUISI when they get home. LOVE THIS GAME !!

Deborah R.

Impressive open-ended creative play!

Vivian G.

I bought this to play with my mom, who is in early stages of dementia. She could usually see some connections in the pictures. The pictures are really beautiful, clear and interesting. I can see that children especially would like this. There are many ways to play, both competitive and non-competitive. I think it would be fun with a group of children, adults or a mixed group. A worthy addition to your games shelf.

Anne A.

I sent this to my granddaughters who are quarantining during this neverending Covid pandemic, just for something different.... They sent me a pix via text of a huge spiral of associations. Per my step daughter, the girls are enjoying the game...they played with it for hours.

Barbara J.

This will be a wonderful birthday gift for our 6 year old granddaughter who loves matching and Memory games! Beautiful images and so many ways to play! Creativity and flexibility.

Robin M.

I bought these cards for my son and theY ended up being one of the best gifts for ME! I've since ordered three more to give others Please make more! This is so genius and calming and creative! LOVE OUISI

Jean F.

I bought this game to play with my granddaughters, and they loved it! It was interesting to hear how they described the similarities in the pairs of cards. It is a fun, thought-provoking game.

Eileen D.

I purchased this intriguing game for my Grandkids and the whole family plays it with gusto. The creativity and brain exercise it offers brings wonder and laughter. I’m so glad you put this on FB and I ordered it. Thank you.

Katherine H.

Grandkids are really enjoying playing it. Thanks.

Laura M.

I love these so much I bought a second as a gift ! They love it too... Well done !

Kari B.

I never knew my 20 year old could have so much fun! "This should be part of every job interview. One could learn so much about a person! Better than a Rorschach test." We all love it but experiencing my daughter's initial enthusiasm was priceless. Half an hour later she asked "when will booster packs come out?" Definitely good for all ages!

Peter S.

Played with my very competitive daughter. Was loads of fun hearing her connections.

Sandra G.

It's a beautiful game with clever photos that have a lot of possible interpretations. Because of Covid I haven't been able to play it with my grandsons. When I'm willing to part with some cards I'd mail some to them so we could play online.

Judy B.

Gave as a gift & has only recently been opened. They’ve played with it one evening & have enjoyed it & are looking forward to trying other ways to use it. Thanks.

Jessica J.

I have been using it in my 2nd grade classroom and they LOVE it!! We have done it individually and then they share theirs with a partner, as a whole class as each card 'played' is explained as to why they placed it in a spot, and as a writing activity (pull 6 cards and create a story with them). Love LOVE

Lori M.

I have played around with it a bit myself, but haven’t had a chance to share it with my five-year-old granddaughter yet. But I can tell she is going to love this.

LISA G.

I gave this a gift to a friend's child for their birthday and another as a gift as a big sister gift to a Cousin in my family for her oldest daughter.

Ellen F.

I purchased Ouisi to use in my art classroom, but since we are remote and the students don’t have access to the cards, I’ve created lessons where they take photos that make a connection! It’s been very successful in opening up their minds to all of the ways to make connections! They’ll hopefully be better prepared to play the game in person!

Pam P.

The quality of the cards is lovely - hardy stock, beautiful and interesting photos. I’ve not played any of the competitive games but have used them to get through some anxious times, collating groups of cards that appealed to me. Very nice ...

Sharon B.

Great family or individual challenge! Lots of fun and unique gift.

Helen S.

This is a Christmas gift, so we haven't actually played it yet. But I am very pleased with the quality of construction...bright, beautiful colors, perfect weight & finish of card stock. Well done!

Bonnie H B.

We love this game! We even love just handling the beautiful cards and speculating on the images. I foresee much fun inventing new ways to play with the cards. We are also looking forward to new sets of themed cards: natural wonders? animals? farm?

Jan M.

I am a Recreation Therapist. I will use this game in interventions for individuals with disabling conditions such as stroke. It will help them achieve outcomes related to visual discrimination, expressive and receptive communication, socialization, problem solving and fine motor skills. It is a beautiful and captivating set of cards that will stimulate engagement and provide an opportunity for gaining skills while having fun. I will also play with it with my grandchildren for some of the same reasons. Great product.

Marilyn L.

Only played a couple of times. Once with an adult group. The more we played, the more we could see the possibilities for different matches with the pictures. I could see playing it again with adults or children and having lots of fun.

lucy m.

I enjoyed playing it with my daughter. We were both mesmerized by the unusual photos. We had a hard time figuring out what some of the objects/parts of objects were. I was wondering if you could provide a ‘cheat sheet’ that would tell us what we were looking at, and/or show a fuller view of what we are looking at? Maybe the next edition could have a number in the bottom corner or on the back of each photo. Then there could be a page inside the box telling what each numbered picture is.

Kay L.

I bought it partly to use with a friend learning English as a second language. I thought describing things by color, pattern, materials used, etc, would help stretch her vocabulary. it did not serve that purpose.

Pat S.

Very relaxing to arrange the interesting photos in different ways.

Susan W.

Gave this as a gift to a family I love: mom, dad, and two kiddos ages 6 and 13. They love it and are enjoying figuring out all the games they can play.

Susan S.

I play it with my five grandchildren ages 5-10. All of them love making connections. it is building their vocabulary as they talk about what the photos have in common.

Mary S.

I haven't opened the boxes of Ouisi that I ordered. They are Christmas gifts.

Lisa G.

Promotes visual literacy and creative thinking and is FUN. Can be used in so many different ways with different ages. A great game!

Diana E.

A little too much for age 6 and a half twin granddaughters. They are fascinated by the pics, but aren't quite ready for more sophisticated categorization. Guessing that 6-12 more months will make a big difference.

Liliana G.

I love these cards! They are of high quality, thick paper, and the image quality is excellent! I am really excited to use these when I am back in the classroom with my students!

Christine C.

I absolutely LOVE this set! I use it to wind down, and to help inspire my other creative works, like writing and art. The visual connections can allow me to articulate relationships & connections that I otherwise wouldn't have thought of! I also got a set for my mom - she has MS, and this game really helps her maintain neural connections, words, & concepts! We love it, 10/5 stars, excellent product. I hope someday they allow us to build custom sets from our own photos/art!

Tasha K.

This was a great first day of school activity for my 7th graders! I was able to share the cards during a Zoom meeting. This helped inspire students to create their own OuiSi picture collages. Getting my students thinking about patterns and connections at the very beginning of the school year will definitely guide our thinking in science for our remaining time together!!

Cari O.

My family has loved having this engaging, simple, and calming activity to do before bed! I love that I can get my boys (7 and 9) doing an activity together that doesn't get them wound up or upset (we haven't played the competitive version) or wrestling each other! It has been fun to see their creativity in action and they way they are making connections. My 2nd grader was having some reluctance with writing, so we used also Ouisi cards to write a story together (alternating sentences) in a way that was open-ended and fun! I couldn't be happier with this purchase!

Pamela M.

This game is useful to all ages. I am a retired special education teacher, which in our state includes highly gifted kids through learning and physically impaired. I also work with seniors. OUISI is appropriate for all of these populations and ages! Language development and language expression are enhanced through play, as are concept developmet and critical thinking. From basic color matches, shape matches, concept matches, and function matches of the objects in the photos, it is amazing to me the infinite veriety of similarities/matches players come up with. Different ages and abilities can play seamlessly together. For seniors, for whom the oldest memories remain strongest, the stories they tell about the objects and places in the photos are almost always a learning experience for me. When playing with different age groups and ability groups together, it is helpful to appoint a "Final Determination Judge" who states whether a player has a match or not, after a player has explained their choice. I think this game can also be played virtually during this time of COVID-19 with slight modifications in play. The thick cardboard photos and physical quality of the packaging make the game durable for classrooms, libraries, and nursing home settings. OUISI would be a great addition to every family, classroom, school library and nursing home. I love your OUISI game!

Elizabeth H.

We love this game! We played for several hours the first time, both with the included rules and making up our own games. It’s great across many ages playing together. As a homeschooling family, this is a great resource for critical thinking as well as creative thinking. The photography and card quality are excellent. Will be ordering a few more as gifts.

Tanya R.

I ordered OuiSi for myself as a kindergarten teacher and mom, but loved it so much that I ordered another for my teacher bestie across the hall! She’s all about connections for her students and will LOVE it!

Gail S.

Very relaxing.

Kathy Z.

I am using it in my sessions with a client with high functioning Autism. He’s been making up things to do with it. Yesterday, we played a version of “Go Fish” with the picture cards. Obviously, there are more games than originally thought of that can be played.

Laura P.

Our family loves OuiSi! Our 4 year old and 7 year surprise us at the complex connections they can make between photographs! We also like that we can play non-competitively! The concept is unique, the photographs are captivating, and the cards are well made to hold up to lots and lots of future play!