LanguagesUpdated a year ago

Does OuiSi come in languages other than English?

No. While the instructions for OuiSi are in English only, the games are simple to learn and intuitive and not dependent on a command of the English language.

What do you mean by "visual language?"

In some ways, it goes back to hieroglyphics. To this day we still communicate visually, e.g. emojis. With OuiSi, the piece of visual language we capture is the idea of visual connections, or "this reminds me of that."

Can OuiSi bridge different languages?

YES! Our dream games involve players from across backgrounds and generations.

What about language-learning?

OuiSi is actually a terrific aid in learning new languages, especially the collaborative activities and even competitive games. For example, in activities that require players to explain how cards visually connect, they can make that explanation in a language being learned. More specifically, a French Immersion student trying to explain that two cards connect because they are both yellow and have an oval, might say "jaune et ovale" (the visual cues helping other players understand the communication of those words).