Open image in slideshow, OuiSi Games of Visual Connection are like "this looks like that," like when the clouds overhead look like a flock of sheep. Visual connections are the backbone of the 14 games and activities inside.

OuiSi Nature: Games of Visual Connection

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I see! You See. OuiSi!

210 lush photo cards of exceptional quality; Thousands of "visual connections; 14 engaging games and creative activities; Beautiful and durable packaging

OuiSi Nature ("we-see") is a set of 210 visually-connecting photo cards, with games and activities that foster creativity and ignite curiosity about our beautiful planet, regardless of age.

A fern and a lizard tail in spiral formation.

Each lush photo card connects visually with other photo 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.

Two OuiSi Nature photo cards that both have red-mesh patterns.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Our grandaughters really challenged us with some amazing insight as they found relationship elements we overlooked. Great for all ages." - Susan G.

Inside the box

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

Instructions for ten creative activities designed for artistic exploration and critical thinking. Playable solo or collaboratively (ages 4+).
Instructions for two competitive games that demand visual acuity and strategic thinking (ages 10+).
Instructions for two mindfulness activities (age 4+) that foster a sense of presence and connectedness whether at home, at work or in the classroom.
A guide to open-ended play.

Suffice to say, OuiSi Nature is packed with hours and hours of play and discovery.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "It is so creative and encourages conversation among our family." - Catherine R.

OuiSi Nature portal

On the back of each photo card you'll find a QR code and a card number. Simply scan the QR code with your phone or tablet (or visit our Nature page and enter the number). From there you will be guided to a OuiSi page dedicated to the photo card where players can learn more about the nature depicted (including the full-blown photo).

OuiSi photo cards come with QR codes that connect to the Nature portal

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "As a retired teacher and life-long naturalist, I couldn't be more pleased by OuiSi Nature. The photos are mesmerizing, and the ability to link to information on the back of each card as curiosity strikes - wow!" - Debra S.

Photographers

We worked with 16 photographers from around the world dedicated to nature and its conservation. From mushrooms to meerkats, from oceans to owls, each photographer's unique focus and way of seeing is on display in OuiSi Nature. Giraffes and fish sharing similar colors and patterns

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "“The heart of OuiSi Nature aligns perfectly with my philosophy as an artist, scientist, and outdoor educator. When humans meaningfully connect with nature, they are more likely to take care of it.” - Meg Madden, Photographer

Igniting young minds through connection

OuiSi encourages critical thinking and collaboration - like building off another player's card, or asking about the basis of a connection. 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.

Awards

OuiSi Nature has won top honors from from five different institutions for creative gameplay and educational impact (thank you to our customers who nominated us for awards!).

"Few products offer such an entertaining and enlightening pastime, one of the many reasons we highly recommend OuiSi Nature!" - Tillywig Toy & Media Awards, 2022

OuiSi Games of Visual Connection are like "this looks like that," like when the clouds overhead look like a flock of sheep. Visual connections are the backbone of the 14 games and activities inside.

OuiSi Nature: Games of Visual Connection

OuiSi Nature photo cards depicting a fern and a lizard's tail, visually-connecting based on similar patterns, colors and shapes.

OuiSi Nature photo cards depicting a bug and a plant, visually-connecting based on similar patterns, colors and shapes.

OuiSi Nature is a set of 210 visually connecting photo cards with 14 games and activities to spark curiosity and wonder.

A game of OuiSinoes, one of 14 activities found in the guide.

A colorful array of OuiSi Nature photo cards.

OuiSi Nature has won several awards for game of the year and creative play.

Mary K.

Delighted to see games for children and families that are fun, functional, and development thinking skills.

Bethany W.

Kimberly R.

Love the photos

Lydia L.

Very nice quality product, including the packaging. My 4 year old granddaughter loves just flipping through the cards and trying to guess what they are. And her father loves scanning the QR codes on the back to see if she is correct. I love the fact that they can be neatly put away in their container for the next play session.

Sarah D.

This is a beautiful game made with high-quality materials. We plan to use it in an environmental education center and our summer camps. There are many ways to play, and I love the QR codes that give you more information about each picture and the photographer.

Erica H.

Got this as a Christmas gift for our 3-year-old grandson and his parents, who are huge gamers. Should be a big hit!

Dee Ann H.

Looks fun. Haven’t had a chance to play it yet.

Tami B.

Just placed my second order.. a gift. My nieces are homeschooled and thought they would love this. My first purchase was the Nature and original for my daughter who is a speech pathologist at several schools for her to use with her students. She loves it!

Erica L.

I work at a school and we have some mild to sever autistic students who have loved playing with and making up games using OuiSi!! It has been magical. thank you, Erica

Deborah M.

My grandchildren have not visited yet to play with or experience Oui Si. However, the photos are very high quality, and it looks as if fun will be had by all once we are together again to play some games with it. What I appreciate is that the youngest child can look and play as well as the older children. Adults can join in, too, depending on how you use the cards; it is highly adaptable.

Nancy B.

Even our five year olds love the pictures, want to make a connection to other photos and especially know what it really is in the photo. They make their guesses, then we look it up. Thank you for adding this great feature. The kids are growing in skills in many ways while using Quisi.

Pamela B.

These are beautiful picture/story cards. Better than the others I've seen. I gifted it to a young neighbor and they are really into it, both the 4 year old and 6 year old, each with their own insights. It really sparks conversation!

Rosemary T.

Beautiful pictures(nature edition). Nice game to play when tired or distracted… just taking turns finding connections is relaxing and often surprising. Looking forward to trying g different versions of game.

Serena L.

Great birthday gift!

Mary L.

The pictures are breath-taking. The game is creative and thought-provoking. 3 generations of our family played together and there was so much laughter and learning. We also loved the QR codes on each card which told us more about the pictures.

Mikaela L.

Kids loved learning about each image

Shana H.

This is a lovely game.

Lisa H.

Using the cards with students at elementary school. It’s great to hear their reasons for matching.

Lauren B.

This game is colorful and interesting! There is always something new to notice and new ways to make connections. My children love looking up the details of each card by entering in the number on the back on the website.

Rhea A.

I love how this game connect young and young at heart. I’m a trained instructional designer and have worked in learning/employee development for 20 years focusing on adult learner. Love the number of ways one can play this game and be interactive no matter age. This game (the nature version and the original) I highly recommend. Rhea

Sara S.

My three children ages 17, and 11 (twin boys) loved this game. It gave us such a great time to be creative together. Bravo !

Mariah O.

The customer service has been excellent - my original order got lost in transit and the team contacted me about it before I even thought to reach out to them and quickly sent out a replacement. The quality of the cards, the photos, and the QR codes for additional information are awesome. I've been enjoying different activities focused around the cards with my 5yr old, it helps get us away from our screens more and provides opportunities to learn about nature with her, which we love.

Jillian H.

I bought this game as a high school science teacher to play with my classes. They absolutely love it. There are so many different versions. You can play by yourself, with a group, competitively, and cooperatively! It really meets the needs of all my kiddos! It inspires curiosity. It encourages my kids to actually talk to each other and explain their thinking as they identify patterns. The science department also played it during a department meeting and we had so much fun! The only problem is that some of the QR codes do not work. #31 off the top of my head, but there are a few others.

Betsy R.

We’re enjoying this with a wide range of ages of players, learning about all sorts of places and creatures as we go. Who knew that Singapore and Oklahoma harbored so many wonders?! We’re just starting out, but looking forward to lots of creativity this winter. Thanks!

Ruth G.

I hope my grandkids will grow into this. The graphics on the cards were well done & they did enjoy looking at them but are a little too young (4 & 6) to try to see similarities or other things suggested by the enclosed material. They were quickly bored with trying for the similarities between the cards however I was able to engage them in finding similar patterns or colors to those on the cards to those things that were in the house. I will hang onto this, however, because I feel they enjoy these more as they grow into using the cards to explore their creativity.

Denise P.

We haven’t played it as it was purchased for a Christmas gift. However we unwrapped the cards to take a peek (didn’t think the grandkids would mind). The cards are stunning and we are looking forward to many games with them!

Carol W.

I looked at all the beautiful photo Nature cards with my adult daughter who is a teacher. We played with them ourselves and scanned the codes on the back. It was like magic, the site came right up and we could learn about the photo as well as the photographer. I am doing a series on our amazing Creation with my Children's Sunday School class this fall and can't wait until we have time to play with these cards. They will have such fun guessing what some of them are and just making up justifications for finding their "match". This is really a beautiful, exciting set. I don't think "game" really does it justice. I love it. Thank you

Jim O.

Barbara K.

I love everything about this product. It was lost in the mail but Jacqui got another one out to me in no time! The cards are beautiful, the ideas for using them are well thought out, and even the packaging is well done. I will be purchasing more of these for Christmas presents.

Laura K.

My niece’s daughter who is 6 is the recipient. She just loves this game. Her mom says she hears a lot of oohs and aahs coming from her room!

Whitney M.

BEAUTIFUL photos and vibrant colors. My little kids (6 and under) loved playing—even if they don’t quite understand the concept. We talked about similar colors, similar shapes, similar types of photos, similar focus, etc. They’ve already been asking to play again. Great game!

Greer K.

I purchased two sets of OuiSi, the original and Nature-with the intention to bring them to use in my middle school library. However, when they arrived, my 33-month-old granddaughter wanted to open the box. Curious, too, I opened one set of the Nature OuiSi box. She immediately started seeing connections. I would offer prompts like, "Do you see any pictures with bubbles in them?" and "which cards have blue?" She loved it. Then she began guessing what the photos were of. She was often correct, but I started to flip the cards and use the QR code to learn more. She LOVED that. But her favorite part was seeing who took the picture. So each card, she asked, who made that? She quickly recognized the different contributors by their photo, so we got two-games-for-one! Soon, though, the OuiSi games will go to my library to help reinforce visual literacy concepts and provide brain-breaks for our students. I hope to collaborate with both our visual arts and ELA teachers, but especially look forward to seeing how our ZooBot (Zoology & Botany) magnet program will use the game.

Sue W.

My grandchildren had a lot of fun making all the different connections between cards, trying to identify what they were and just looking at the pictures!

Martha B.

I've not had the chance to use the game or cards much yet. But I love the photos!

Lumina G.

They are being saved for Christmas gifts!

Kerry K.

I bought this to play with my grandson - and he loves it! We had so much fun matching shapes, patterns, colors, types of organisms - we talked, laughed, and discussed to our heart's content. I'm so glad I bought it!

Debra H.

Beautiful and well made game. The picture cards are sturdy and will last for many years. I worked with youth for many years, and I see this game as an ice breaker for groups getting to know each other. Suitable for elementary and up. This is a cooperative game, not a competition. No winner/loser.

Dorothy D.

Beautiful and interesting.

Elizabeth B.

I’m a child psychologist using this as a therapy game. It’s a great tool to use for flexible thinking.

Kristen B.

Used Ouisi with an art class and kids really enjoyed it. A great tool for developing visual literacy!

Susan M.

So it seems like a lovely game, but my daughter and I tried to play with my 5 year old granddaughter and it seems that the rules are wishy washy? We were just making it up. Can you make anything match? Color pattern, shape? We weren’t sure . It seemed like a game of just talking about the images? The QR codes were cool. We did look those up.

Mary G.

I haven't opened the box yet (it is a Christmas gift) but the box is nice and arrived promptly. I want to leave the plastic in place since it is a gift.

MaryBeth W.

I bought this for my grandsons who are 7 and 4. We all love it! There are so many ways to play.

Krey K.

Grandkids, age 4 and 6, played it only once. They seemed underwhelmed and bored or perhaps not challenged enough with it. Needless to say, I was disappointed.

Victoria P.

My intro to Oui Si was what I imagine is a pretty basic laying out of all the cards with the caveat that the card one lays down must, in some fashion, relate to the card it is placed next to. There were two of us. When we were done she took a photo. I am technologically as well as digitally impaired and can barely use a Brownie (if you remember what those are.) For our next foray into the Oui Si world we decided to make a f'real card game of it and dealt out - if I recall correctly, which, who knows? - 7 cards to each of the two of us playing. The object was to, in some fashion, relate one of the cards you held to the card on the top of the pile consisting of the entire rest of the deck. If you could, in some fashion, relate it, you could discard your card. The goal being that the first person left holding no cards wins. That said, it was the relating "in some fashion" that was the real meat of the game because ... well... the term "that's a stretch" was heard a lot, as was a great deal of laughter as well as endless negotiating which was entered into in the spirit of ultimately giving up if absolutely necessary. I'm 75. I have played a lot of games. I have never had so much fun as with that game, which we AGREED to call JUSTIFICATION. I can hardly wait to play again. My friend - who gave me the set - and I live a few hundred miles apart and are currently considering a ZOOM option. Oui Si may literally be the death of me... I can only hope! Thanks a bunch for sharing the product of all your massively creative minds!

Diana D.

Grandson says, “Awesome!”

Mary K.

We love our Ousi games so much!!

Jennifer P.

I teach visual art in Elementary school. I bought the games to use with my students. I love the idea of a visual game with no words because many of my students are English language learners. This is perfect for them to be able to connect with each other and with art!

Janelle H.

My art kids love using this new game in the classroom

Madeline P.

Very fun! We liked the different suggested ways to play, especially Capture. It’s nice to have a visual-based game for people who aren’t feeling wordy, and it’s great for ESL players!

Christine J.

I am so glad I decided to order. This was purchased to use with my Mom who has Alzheimer's. While she cannot play a game, the pictures are beautiful, and once in awhile the pictures remind her of something. When she saw part of a parrot, she said the colors reminded her of Brazil, that was a win for me.

Erin Z.

This is a great game to play with kids. We do have one card that the QR code doesn't work on but the rest have been great.

Sarah J.

I was able to use this with my students to start off our “nature of science” unit with observations.

gwynn p.

Great game for a few or many as an ice breaker team-builder! Incredible customer service and high quality product!

Victoria A.

I bought the game to share with my younger nieces and nephews, but my grown kids decided to play with it and we have been having family game night again. Because it never gets boring and it's a new game each time.

Anit L.

I love the beautiful photos on the cards. They spark my curiosity and I enjoy using the QR codes to learn about them. I have a background in art and design so it is easy for me to see visual connections between cards. However, some of my more left brain family and friends struggled to make connections.

Kay S.

Awesome

Beth C.

This game is gorgeous. The pictures are beautiful and the cards are sturdy. I cant wait to play with the grandkids and see what their minds come up with. Thank you Ouisi!!

Pamela B.

Best story cards. Beautiful and sturdy.

Sheila Grace W.

The photos are spectacular and so intriguing! Puzzling out the connections is fascinating. Thank you for creating such a unique experience!

Jennifer W.

Love love love both of our games! I will be using both in our homeschool coop in our critical thinking class!

Karen E.

This game is simply beautiful. My speech therapy students work on verbally explaining the connections they see. Then they each choose a few pictures to look up using the QR codes, and together we learn more about the beauty in our world. Thank you for making this wonderful game.

Amelia S.

At 63, I love them as it reaffirms the beauty of nature. It's also a reminder to be more aware of nature. I look through them to calm myself when I find I'm too distracted on my phone. My grandkids(2-8) love going through the stack to try and guess what it is. Then they're even more amazed when I look it up and show them. I purchased a set for my artist sister and daughter who love them too. Great Idea. Thank you.

Hillary E.

I use it with students.

Pamela H.

I purchased this as a gift. My grandson was not interested in it but eventually I hope he will be

Julie S.

I learned about OuiSi cards from a training for MYP this past summer. I used the cards with my students during the first week of school to initiate inference making and partner discussions. My students enjoyed the cards so much that they didn't realize they were critically thinking. Thank you, Ouisi cards!

Patricia H.

I purchased this game to use as a family activity with my granddaughter and her parents. My 4 1/2 year old granddaughter caught on immediately and asked that we play several times during our family vacation. The photos are beautiful and information on the QR code was a nice addition.

Gabelgaard G.

Really amazing item, however I think it should be better advertised that it would be perfect for toddler and young school age kids.

Allison Y.

Absolutely love it.

Donna W.

I purchased this product to use in my classroom for those days we must endure indoor recess. To my surprise my students would rather stay indoors and play the multiple games. I had to create a schedule for groups because it's so popular. I have also noticed that students are using higher levels of thinking quicker than normal in the school year. My purchase was a win - win!!

Sydney B.

I purchased this set for a local memory care facility where my friend lives. The residents really enjoy the photos and the vibrancy of the cards. They also like hearing where the picture was taken or what the picture is; it's easy for me to use the QR code on the back and look it up. We make up our own games with the cards too like I Spy or simply Pick Your Favorites. The best thing about them (especially for memory care) is that if one or two cards goes missing, it's not a big deal. Not like a puzzle where it ruins the whole thing. I really enjoy these and will be getting the original set soon so they have even more cards to play with!

Barbara G.

my grandchildren love it.

gretchen l.

I am excited to use the cards in our classroom this year! I love the QR codes that are on them! Will make for great quick inquiries!

Brittany S.

Such a fun cool game!!!

Tiffany F.

Beautiful images on quality cards. Love the idea behind this. I have both sets and look forward to the next!

Carol A.

My 7 yr old granddaughter especially loves guessing what the photos represent, then scanning the backs for information! This is a wonderful feature!

Donna S.

So many ways to use these cards and their exquisite photographs< from simply using the QR codes for more information to games to discussions...So glad to have purchased this set for my grandchildren that my school is going to order fa set for each of our classrooms!

Jennifer W.

Actually hasn’t been opened yet b/c it’s a Christmas gift, but love the idea of it & what I saw on FB!

Andrea M.

I bought Oisin for my grandchildren. They love it. The pictures are beautiful and the cards are educational.

Louise C.

Got this for my grandchildren's visit, but they didn't pick up on it so much, so we haven't really done anything with it yet, other than look at some of the cards.

Dano B.

I just love this….. I use it in corporate and education trainings in everything from a simple “ice breaker” to conflict resolution games with my third grade students. I love that it allows me to create new uses and games at every turn, and the discussions it promotes are just magical!

Lisa G.

wonderful pictures, lots of ways to play

Jill O.

I love the QR codes that allow you to learn more about the picture and the photographer! This is such a beautiful game

Marilee M.

Haven't had a chance to play it with the grandkids, yet, but I've played with it on my own, and I find it fun and engaging, but also relaxing...I can just chat while I work. I don't subscribe to any particular set of rules--felt so much freedom to just create a way of enjoying it when I read how many types of games could be played! I just enjoy it. The photos are stunning, it feels quality, like it'll hold up reasonably well, and I look forward to adding other sets to my existing box. It shipped fast, and I was so excited to open it up. Thanks for such a rewarding game.

Kathy T.

The pictures are beautiful! I can't wait to use it with my students this year.

Becky R.

We Played with our 7 year old grandson. He loved it so much he had to take it home.

Janet C.

It was so very boring I could barely stand it. Maybe I don't get it...but the grandkids were as confused as I was..

deborah p.

Have only played it once with a 3 and 5 year old and they seemed to enjoy it and were making connections and learning new things. Nature and these connections are so important to all of us. The ability to scan the cards is a great feature! Would like that feature to be more in depth, perhaps a short video, like ranger Rick magazine in last issue had a whale song.

Anne P.

Bought two sets - one for my daughter’s Special Ed class and one for my grandson, who is a gifted child. We all love the many, many connections that can be made from simple colors and shapes, to habitat, to geography! The cards can be used for predictive work, or story prompts, or games! Beautifully made, easy to use, easy to access more information!

Debbie L.

We’ve played OUISI twice in the same week we received it. Both times with were loved ones that are older and struggling. This game provided laughter and wonderment in our time together.

Jill W.

Not ignoring your request. Haven’t opened it yet. Gift for my grandkids who live in another state and won’t see for awhile!

Val G.

Love playing with our family!

Ivi K.

Stunning pictures! I got them for young kids but I find myself playing with these myself! For kids, it’s an amazing tool for language acquisition, talking about cause and effect, patterns, appreciating incredible diversity and interconnection in nature. And last but not least, it’s fun. My four year old and I have chuckled out loud at some of the angles the pictures were taken and our incorrect guesses of what the subject really was.

Cathy O.

Fascinating and fun!

Lisa G.

We have the original version and were excited to get this new one. There is no end to the fun we have with these games. Our adult son with autism plays with us, and he comes up with the most creative matches - he's not always a big talker, but he let's us know what he sees!

Cindy S.

Interesting for all ages! Photos are amazing and info link leans further into education on all levels! Excellent!

Susan W.

I bought the first version of OuiSi with photos from NYC as a family Christmas gift last year. We have played the game in various ways, including a solitaire version. My grown up kids liked it so much they wanted their own set, and I told them the new version was all images from nature. Perfect! This is a special game because it opens one's creative spirit and sense of spontaneity. No age limits, just fun!

Julianne M A.

Great fun.

K Q.

Going to use it in a class activity with diversity and inclusiveness theme. Diversity in nature, echo-systems support each other … we can learn from nature about diversity …

Lorraine H.

I have used this game by myself since receiving it, challenging myself to find ways to match the cards by some trait other than color and shape (too easy). I plan to take to our lake cabin for a vacation with family where I am sure there will be some who will really enjoy it.