OuiSi Original: Games of Visual Connection
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I see. You see. OuiSi!
OuiSi Original ("we-see") is a set of 210 visually-connecting photo cards, with games and activities that foster creativity and ignite curiosity, regardless of age.
Each lush photo card connects visually with other cards in the deck, based on similar patterns, shapes, colors - really, anything you can imagine. Thousands of visual connections are waiting to be found, each providing a wonderful "aha!" moment.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Gorgeous creative photos! Beautifully created and packaged. My children 4, 8 and 14 all love this game!" - Laura A.
Inside the box
On top of the 210 lush, 3”x3” extra-thick photo cards (like stacks of polaroids), you’ll find inside OuiSi Original:
- Instructions for seven creative activities like OuiSi EyeSpy, Draw and OuiSinoes. Playable solo or collaboratively (ages 4+).
- Instructions for two competitive games that demand visual acuity and strategic thinking (ages 10+).
- A guide to open-ended play, learning and mindfulness.
For more info about the cards and the guides, visit our FAQs page.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "We couldn’t love this game more! The engagement of my kids is a delight to see; their creativity, insights and vision overflowing within the first 10 minutes." - Michelle M.
Igniting young minds through connection
OuiSi encourages collaboration - like building off another player's card, or co-creating a web of connections. Our games foster observation and inquiry - "how does something connect?" or "what do you see here?" These questions are excellent building blocks for conversation, and plant seeds of curiosity into how the world is a connected place.
Fortunately OuiSi is also fun and intuitive for kids! And parents will love the flexibility of the photo cards and activities. In fact, you can lose or damage a few cards and it won’t affect the playability of the games.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "I have a set at home and one for my classroom. Students are using the competitive format, their conversations are amazing! My own boys are making new games/rules. We're loving it!" - Cindy K.
Real all-ages play
OuiSi isn't JUST for kids. Families and friends will find the games and activities engaging regardless of age. That's because "visually connecting" isn't a skill that just improves with age. Visual connections exercise the brain, invite conversation and provide hours of surprise and delight for all generations.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "A beautiful game and a strong cognitive exercise. Excellent brain therapy for old and young alike." Kim M.
About the photos
All photography is original and mostly taken in New York City. The photos capture small marvels found everyday, from a crushed pop can to a sidewalk puddle. Each card is an invite to set down your tech gadgets and notice your own marvelous, everyday world.
The name of this inventive set of photo cards is “yes-yes” in French and Spanish/Italian, 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.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "I bought one for my three grandchildren and gave another to my mother (78). I need to order another set for me!" - Amy C., Gifted Ed Teacher
Awards and reviews
This year OuiSi has won awards from Tillywig Toys, Creative Child Magazine and the National Parent Product Awards. More importantly to us, however, are the reviews left by our customers. Whether for multigenerational play, classroom learning or therapeutic use (from SLPs to memory care), we've read and cherished every single review. They tell the story of OuiSi better than we ever could, so we hope you check them out below (or on our standalone Reviews page).
Linda H.
Fun, creative and flexible game that is accessible to a wide range of ages and abilities. Love hearing the thought process and perspective of my kiddo as we play. Builds so many skills and fosters creativity. Love it!
Susan H.
We bought this for our grandkids and have only played it once. We played one game with them and had a fun time. I am impressed by the variety of the images and it’s interesting to see how different people focus on different aspects on each image.
Jennifer O.
This game has proven to be thought provoking and relaxing- a welcome change for my competitive family. It has absolutely beautiful and varied photos that lead to endless possibilities of play so that no two games are the same. I think it would be enjoyable for people of all ages. My only regret is that this wasn't available when my now grown, adult children were small. They would have loved many of the variations such as I Spy, Storyteller and Finish the Drawing.
Paula S.
I saw an ad for OuiSi and thought it would be a nice addition to my game collection. I love all the inagesxabd like that you can play many different ways with people or just yourself. Thanks.
Eric B.
I can't even truly express the joy that Ouisi has facilitated for our family. I bought it primarily as an observational nexus for our 3 year old daughter, but it has become so much more than that ~ conversations about the things in the pictures, curiosity about what some things might be, associative connections, the list goes on. Whatever is touted about this creation, believe it, and then allow for even more...
We're very much looking forward to getting the nature edition! Cheers!
Anne H.
I played it twice with two different adults. They're reaction was so-so. The young kids showed no interest in joining us. I still have 2 unopened games, wondering what to do with them since my original plan was to give one to each family.
Anthony M.
Haven't used them yet. But plan to incorporate them into my work with kids in my role as a Psych Rehab Specialist for Children and Adults.
Rebecca S.
Got OuiSi bc our family of 5 likes playing games together weekly. Our kids ages range from 8 to 13, and OuiSi is something we can all play equally well. The kids also started making up their own games/criteria, doing speed rounds or using bigger playing spaces.
I like the pleasing photographs/art, the size of the pieces, and just the overall aesthetic of OuiSi!
Kirsten M.
We LOVE this game! Our 3 year old even played with us! Even if he added a few cards where we may not place them, we worked where he put them. Our 12 and 13 year old also played with us. Truly a game for ALL ages! So thoughtful and thought-envoking and a way to unplug and get the family together. We love that there are numerous ways to play, too!
Anya G.
We opened the original so far and it is amazing! No two games are the same and we giggle our way through the various rules created to make matches. It is truly a game for all ages! 2.5 -95 in our house.
debra D.
Gave this to my 8 year old granddaughter for Easter.
We all enjoy playing it!
E W.
For us, Ouisi has been less a game and more an experience. My 6yo, 2.5yo, and I have been enjoying laying out cards and free associating. But Ouisi is also versatile; you can introduce as much game structure as you want (some suggestions are included) and I look forward to doing that too. The images are well curated and of amazing quality and the quantity you get is satisfying. Ouisi really unlocks the brain! Can’t wait to get the Nature set.
Tammy C.
Purchased for our three grandchildren. They and their parents love the game. Thank you Ouisi!
Lynn G.
Flexible game for all ages. Follow the suggestions/directions, or play your own game. Well made and beautiful!
Kimberly A.
Love the looks of it but haven’t played with it yet as it will be a Christmas gift for our 4 year old grandson..... buying early. Sorry, I can’t add much more at this point. Obviously I think he will love it.
Ruthanna B.
Unlimited opportunities for the active imagination to see similarities! Always interesting to see something that someone else sees that you never noticed. Great conversation starter. No age barriers!
Bezio-Gorham C.
Played with granddaughter and others after Christmas dinner. It made for lots of laughs, some stories and a few WOW! moments when someone would say why there was a connection and we all loved it. No time since to sit down and play but I hope to do that in the summer months with the other grands! Thanks for the lovely set and a game with no violence. A welcome respite!
Susan P.
It was difficult to use.
ANN H.
Some of the cards don't really reveal what they are, so it does engage imagination a little bit more since a player isn't trying to classify something for match purposes--focus goes to texture and color. Grownups, including those with dementia, had fun coming up with the neighboring pieces. I also like that we can simplify or increase the complexity by using more competitive rules. Winner! Even without a score.
Sara M.
Some of the photos on the cards are dark. It is hard to tell what is on there! For me as an older person (64) playing with a younger person we can't always tell what the card represents.
Elizabeth T.
We gave this as a gift a couple of times. People love it!
Jennifer T.
We use the cards for engaging students in connecting with science but also our culturally responsive SEL. It works well and is highly engaging!
Christopher D.
Our customers love Ouisi, and we're proud to have Ouisi for sale here at The Brain Shoppe!
Julie S.
A fun game the whole family can play. High quality, encourages creative thinking.
Gudrun G.
I bought two sets as gifts and one I‘ll keep at home to play with visiting children. It will be a while for some of the youngsters to get old enough. I appreciate how much thought you put into this version of a similar game we played 50 some years ago in Germany. Love the how to suggestions and the quality of the cards. Very well done. Bravo! I envision hours of play fun in the future.
Ellen F.
This "game" is amazing, especially with a mix of ages playing. It's so interesting to see things from different perspectives. Kids have a lot more insight and imagination than I/we give them credit for. There is no limit to the activities that we can create with these cards. Beyond cool.
Emily B.
I was introduced to OuiSi by a colleague during a teacher meeting and fell in love with it. I immediately ordered a set for my classroom. I knew this would be a great way to get my English Learners to talk in a stress-free and relaxed environment.
The company was running a promotion that one game would be sent to an educational institution with a purchase. I contacted them to ensure it went to my school where I teach and, to my surprise, they sent 3 to my school. My students are myself are so grateful and love the game!
This is the most generous company I have encountered!
Thank you OuiSi!
Nancy H.
I gave it as a Christmas gift to my 2 grandsons and we all enjoyed playing the game so much! The open ended nature of the game is a great way to explore the connections each person can make between the images.
Mary C.
I used my Ouisi with my high school students for the first time today. I've only had it a couple of weeks. My students just returned from their spring break, so I decided to use the cards as a "what I did over break" activity. I gave each table a stack of cards and instructed students to choose a card that reminded them of something they did over break. Once the students picked something, we whipped around the room and students shared. This was a nice way for kids to have a springboard from which to speak, rather than just coming up with something out of thin air. Examples spanned from one student choosing a doorknob to explain how he went outside every day during break to another student choosing the baby foot to discuss how she worked all break and was on her feet all day. The cards really were a clever way for students to think outside the box. I look forward to creating more ways for the kids to use the cards.
Lynn B.
Our 4-year-old granddaughter loves to play this game. It's fun for adults, too, as we enjoy seeing how differently a child makes connections compared to her parents and grandparents. We gave it to her for Christmas, and it is now mid-April and her parents say they play it almost every day. The cards are high quality and hold up to enthusiastic use.
Jonathan F.
A visually beautiful game and one that invites creativity and curiosity about the natural world and variations how it can be played; particularly enjoy playing it as a visual version of dominoes.
Stacie M.
We have only played it once when grandchildren were visiting over the holidays. We enjoyed the game.
Sarah C.
What a great creative activity! My kids, ages 9, 12, and 14 all enjoy playing different games with the cards. I love seeing the associations they each make between the different images.
Michel M.
Use this game in art class with 7 year olds to get them thinking. We have a blast playing.
Tara G.
It is an interesting game. I like that there are many diffrent ways to play.
Nichole M.
My kids love this game. They are 10, 8, and 5. They find so many ways to place with these cards as it is so open ended.
Kate J.
Took a deck of the OuiSi cards on the commuter train with my grandson, age 2. He enjoyed looking at them with me and finding ways to match them. Each time I finished the stack, he would say, "Do it again, Grandma". Kept him entertained for the entire 50 minute ride, which isn't easy for a 2 year-old.
Chelsea C.
I bought this game to share with my family for Christmas and it is delightful!
Rickilynn C.
This was bought as a gift for a granddaughter. Although I have not had an opportunity to check it out for myself, as they live halfway across the country from me, I am told that the whole family has been enjoying it. I look forward to my next visit so I can see for myself.
Samantha M.
A fun, easy, open-ended game for our whole family. Great way to slow down, connect, and communicate.
Sandra V.
Perfect gift for a couple who love puzzles, travel and nature.
Katherine R.
We are just beginning to explore OuiSi but it will entertain us for many years. Thank you.
Kathryn K.
We gave this to our daughter’s family and have played several games together. Everyone enjoyed seeing how the others viewed the pictures and we had a great time. Six of us, ages 68 to 15, had a great time!!
Mary S.
I purchased two games for my grandchildren, and it is a great hit! My not-quite-three year old granddaughter particular loves it. We play it like dominos so that you have to identify similarities between the two cards in order to place them side by side. She has moved from colors to patterns, and is now identifying similar uses, like making music! I highly recommend this creative outlet!
Betty H.
I bought Ouisi for my daughter's family, including 2 girls ages 6 and 9. Our favorite version of play is the story-telling, where the story starts with the first picture tile and you keep expanding with each tile played. So much fun - we always erupt in laughter! I also look forward to playing other versions in the future. The pictures are interesting, fun, beautiful!
Kelly B.
I bought this to try to see if my niece or nephew might take to it and like making the visual connections with some of the included game ideas.
My nephew isn't as interested as I thought (though once in awhile likes playing I spy with finding like items around the house), and my niece is still pretty young but so far just really likes looking at the cards and stacking them up.
But she does ask about "can you bring the cards?" so I think she likes them even without even a game we play with them.
I loved learning creative out of the box things growing up and thats why I bought this, so maybe it's a lesson for me that the ways they want to use the cards are out of my mental box.
I think as they get older they might like trying some of the game ideas you list on the instructions though : )
Nancy K.
it was more of an activity than a game. me and my two daughters thoroughly enjoyed quietly looking over the wonderful pictures and trying to find the best way to make a "match"
jane w.
We love that we can all play together, despite differing skill levels (in reading and math) and ages. We also like making up new ways to play with the cards!
Billie L.
This game offers so many possibilities for conversation. Children and adults can play. I prefer the dominoes variation. A lovely game!
Cathy J.
It's non-competitive, it stimulates the imagination, and it changes every time you play with it. I love how the kids can make up their own "rules" for usage, which gives them ownership and responsibility. BRAVO!!!
Martha G.
I'm sorry that I didn't understand the game. The concept was interesting but just didn't work for me and I passed it on to a friend.
Julie C.
I bought this for Christmas to play with my nephews - ages 16 and 12. They were hesitant at first but quickly got into the spirit of it. In the end it was a fun way to spend the evening with them. Probably not as fun as some of their other games but it was better than they thought. Am anxious to try it with my elderly father who has Parkinson's and an elderly neighbor who has had a minor stroke.
Lila D.
We’ve only had a chance to play one of the games, but we really like that one and are looking forward to others. The non-competitive, age and ability inclusivity of Qusi makes this so intriguing to us as a multi-generational and multi-cultural group of family and friends!
Gabe W.
My 4yo daughter loves all the different game options but making up stories with the cards seems to be her favorite. The cards are on good quality stock and the image quality is top notch. If you are creative or your children are I recommend Ouisi as an "outside the box" option for game play.
Kristin K.
beautifully made game - love how we can play with our different aged grandchildren. we'll be gifting Ouisi this Christmas.
Crystal S.
Such a great teaching tool to increase critical thinking skills!
Ainslee M.
We love this game for the open-ended fun it brings a creative family! It is engaging to try to anticipate the connections others will make and we enjoy that all ages can play!
Rebecca S.
My neice and I have played this game for hours at a time. We have followed many of the suggestions in the accompanied "instruction" book, and have made up many rules of our own. It's as much of a conversation for us, as it is a game. It's a good outlet for her imagination, (and forces me to use mine too.)
Sarah D.
We like it but I think I like it more than my kids. We’ll keep playing with it!
Travis M.
As a family, we enjoy playing this game. We like how you can play many different versions or ways. Great game, would recommend it.
Josephine D.
we have loved playing OuiSi with our kids (ages 5 & 7). the game encourages imaginative thinking, close observation and clear communication. the photos are so interesting and beautiful, and everything about the game (from the photos to the cards to the box) is high quality. so far we have played the non-competitive versions, making connections between the cards, but I look forward playing different variations as they get older and are ready for new challenges, and appreciate the suggested variations that come with the game. adults are completely captured by it too! this will definitely be my new go-to gift for kids/families and game lovers.
Mina M.
This concept is so easy to explain to a group of all ages that it makes it simple to quickly get to playing and having interesting conversations. Our kids are learning that not everyone sees things the same way and so they are also learning to be gracious about each other's point of view for the sake of having fun. Good life skills.
Elaine C.
I gifted this items to an elementary school and the teachers that received it plan to come up with games or ways to use it based on the age of the class.
Barbara A.
We played a few times with my 6 year old and 9-year grandchildren. We made up our own rules, which was fun. I think it's a great concept, some of the photos were a bit on the dark side, which made them hard to "read", as darks sort of blurred into each other, and made it hard for the 6-year-old to "figure them out".
Jane F.
It reminds me of a pictorial version of dominos.
Am I missing something or is this how it is played?
I played it with my grandkids who are 6 years old. They enjoyed it but I enjoy something that is a bit more competitive and involves more thinking.
Megan N.
It's a great game, gives my kids the opportunity to think more critically about the images and what they could be.
Donna G.
My family is struggling with this game concept. It's a different approach to games and I'm not sure it will become a "go to" for game night.
JoAnn G.
Played with my 40-year-old daughter and 4-year-old grandson. We basically just goofed around with it, but it was fun and revealing. The 4-year-old connected images with narrative, the 49-year-old with color and the 70-year-old with pattern. I found that fascinating how differently we read the images. I will use it in teaching about creativity. Beautifully produced and packaged.
Tina M.
I've played Oui Si 3 times with different people and it's always fun to see how each person interprets the various images. The images are really great too. A fun and relaxing game.
Carolena G.
This is a simple idea which can be turned into a hundred different games. I have enjoyed playing it with my kids, ages 12, 10, and 7. We have done the basic game and a few other versions. The kids loved the story version where as you play a picture you give a sentence of a story and each person builds from there. Hours of new and engaging fun! Thank you, Ouisi!
LM C.
We love this game! The whole family can play it--and in our case that includes the 4-year-old! A great way to stretch your imagination and think outside of the box! We think everyone should have an opportunity to laugh together, use their imaginations, and discover new ways of looking at things with all of the wonderful, intriguing pictures.
Lisa C.
Every year, we play a new family game on Christmas Eve. OuiSi was perfect! Once we got started, the creative thinking juices got flowing and we had the best conversations. We built on each others "reason" for putting down their card of choice and ended up with really great stories. So many laughs! It was so interesting to really see how each of us thinks so differently, yet still create something cohesive together.
Charlene W.
I donated my game to Avenir Memory Care at Scottsdale, where my cousin, Deanna Kasel lives. I thought it might help the Activities Director facilitate communication where everyone, regardless of brain or speech activity, could join in on a group conversation.
If she finds it as useful as I anticipate, I will return and purchase an original game.
Charlene Wilderman
Linda D.
our 6 yr granddaughter did only the basic matches (colors, shapes) and didn't keep score. But our 22 yr old granddaughter loved it (probably because she kept beating grandpa!).
Maurita H.
There are so many ways to "play" OuiSi...and we haven't even opened the ideas booklet that came with the set. My grandson and I love to play on the floor and see where our matching cards leads. I enjoy pulling one out as I go outside for a walk and think about connections between my environment and the card. OuiSi's Nature set has just arrived, and we're anxious to see what lies ahead. Likely the cards will spark our connection to the images. I predict lots of story-telling ahead.
Antara B.
Our whole family loves this game. We are learning a lot about how the other family members think. This is a fun bonding game and brings out the sillies in some of us, including the teenager!
Lee Anne S.
This is a beautiful game. The pictures on the cards are interesting and artsy. It can be played in a variety of ways including a cooperation version. My sons and I played on Christmas Eve. It is a look it how people think based on the associations they make. I can’t wait to play with grandchildren.
Jon J.
Would be happy to say more but this was given as a Christmas gift.
Stephanie S.
Wonderful game, but it’s really much more than that; it’s a simple way to flex the creative parts of your brain.
We have used the game in many ways and with ages 2-72!
I recommend to all my friends.
Shawnee B.
So fun to play with our whole family. Sparks imagination and conversations with kids of all ages. I will be getting as gifts for other families next Christmas’s
Carlos T.
Fun game. Very visual and creative.
paula z.
Purchased as a "family gift"...something for all ages. OuiSi is a charming way to hear from everyone...I was amazed at the stories my 3 year old grandson was able to weave from the images on his cards. He completely shifted the way we thought we "should" play the game. The cards are indeed lux; thick, sturdy, beautifully colored and focused.
Feed your imagination with OuiSi...there are no rules here. Hooray.
Stacy J.
The game is fun and we get to use our imagination. I like that!
Amelia B.
Thank you for creating two of the most enjoyable and educational experiences for people no matter what age they are!! The possibilities for fun are endless! Ouisi can engage the whole family or provide exciting moments of visual solitude. Both sets of Ouisi are beautiful and have made my family and friends happy!!!!
Margie A.
My grandkids tried a couple different ‘games’ using the cards but didn’t find them fun or game-like in a way that made sense.
Honestly, I paid way too much for a box of assorted pictures that I don’t anticipate the kids using again.
Yoojin P.
Our toddler loves to look through the pictures and name what they are. We are looking forward to her growing into the game as she gets older. Great game idea!
Amy D.
Opened the Ouisi Nature box for the first time with some friends while away for a weekend at the beach. We all loved how it took our minds off our collective worries and instead focused our attention on color, shape, creativity. So great! Thank you.
Debra I.
Just too darn expensive. I ordered several at one time and then got a discount code - too late to be helpful to me. It is creative and imaginative but the price is too steep. Will not be getting more.
Kristen M.
Great game to encourage creativity! Love the detailed photographs.
Lindquist L.
Love the creativity it brings out and the quality of the card set.
Elyse C.
A wonderfully creative game. Unfortunately, several family members at our last gathering didn't share my enthusiasm. However, that's not stopping me from continuing to introduce it to future visitors? The possibilities for creativity with this game are endless.
Carol C.
great cards for picture games. we had a good time making up our own
Kimberly S.
It's very relaxing yet stimulating to take a random stack and make them connect by shape, color, or categories.
Mary L.
The whole family loves this game. Six year old grandson and grandmother alike.
Laura D.
I took my new OuiSi game set over to my Brother and Sister-in-Law's house soon after it arrived. We are always playing fun new games they find, so I was excited to share my new discovery and purchase with them! They loved it and have been sharing it with their friends as well!! We most enjoy the fact that there are so many different ways to play!
Robin S.
the photos have such variety - you can play it so many ways. The feel and look of the pieces is so nice!
Cynthia H.
As a former Early Childhood Educator, I saw the value of this product. The photos are tremendous and offer a great deal of consideration for comparison, contrast, imagination,
storytelling, and more. The cards can be played a variety of ways which is helpful when playing with various ages.
Mary W.
Really enjoy the endless possibilities for making connections, challenging and fun at the same time!
Inger K.
I took this to my parents' house to play this with my mom, who loves word games and is also VERY competitive. I wanted to introduce her to a new way of playing. For a little bit, she couldn't wrap her head around a game that wasn't necessarily competitive, but she started to enjoy herself, and it was fun to watch her make visual connections. I think we're going to try to make up our own version of this game that uses some kind of scorekeeping technique just to appease her competitiveness. I found this game to be a breath of fresh air!
Patty M.
I’m going to visit my granddaughter for a week so I’m sure we will be playing the game. I’ll let you know why she loves it.