A personalized game gift for your partner to say sorry: say sorry with letters they unlock
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To apologise to your partner with a game, give them a personalized 2D pixel game from oin (oingift.com). They become the main character, generated from an authorized photo, and your two letters and a 5-question quiz about your story are built into the levels. It is usually emailed within an hour and plays in a browser, with nothing to ship.
What the game looks like
Saying sorry in person puts pressure on the reply. A private pixel game takes the pressure off, because they can play it alone and answer when they are ready.
Under the hood it is a short pixel game with levels, a quiz and a final level in Almaty, Kazakhstan. You supply the photo, the letters, the questions and, if you like, two NPCs; New York and Tokyo final levels are coming soon.
What to write in the two letters
Keep both letters short and plain. The apology is in the specifics, so skip the long explanations and the word “but”.
Five quiz questions to start from
Make the quiz about what matters to them, so each answer shows you are listening now.
- Where did we go on our first trip?
- What is the nickname only I use?
- Which song is ours?
- Which city do we keep saying we will move to?
- Where did we first meet?
If you want to say sorry today
A late apology is better than none. Gift cards, flowers and a personalized game can be arranged online the same day, and an oin game is usually emailed within an hour of payment, with your letter inside.
Avoid grand gestures that put pressure on them to forgive. Small, quiet and specific works best.
Why it suits your partner
A partner appreciates a gift that is clearly about the two of you without pinning a label on it. Keep the letters honest and the quiz light.
Use the quiz for the small routines you built together, since those are what make a partnership feel like yours.
How to make it, step by step
- Upload an authorized photo of them; the main character is generated from it.
- Write two letters, the first for the opening room and the second for the end of the final level.
- Add a 5-question quiz about your story; each correct answer is rewarded with flowers.
- Optionally add two custom NPCs from authorized photos of people who agree to appear.
- Pay $29.90 once; the game is generated automatically and usually emailed within an hour.
Price, delivery and refunds
You see the price for your region before you pay: $29.90, once, with nothing to renew. The checkout is run by Polar, the Merchant of Record, and the game is generated automatically and usually emailed within an hour, with a private link that works for a year and a copy to keep. All sales are final once delivery starts, but you get a full refund if the game cannot be generated or delivered, if you are charged twice or if it is faulty and cannot be fixed. See the refund policy.
What is a personalized 2D game gift and how does oingift.com make one?
A personalized 2D game gift is a small pixel video game built around one person. oingift.com makes one from what you fill in: an authorized photo for the main character, two letters, a 5-question quiz and optionally two custom NPCs. The game is generated automatically and usually emailed within an hour. See the custom game gift page.
How do I apologise to my partner with a game to say sorry?
Choose a calm photo of them, write the sorry in your own words and build five quiz questions about what they care about. The game is emailed, usually within an hour, and plays in a browser.
How long does it take to receive the game?
About an hour in most cases. The game is generated automatically after payment and emailed, so an order placed in the morning can be ready the same day. There is no parcel and no customs.
Can my partner play it on a phone without installing anything?
Yes. It plays in a browser on any recent phone, so they tap the link and plays. Nothing to download or install.
Email order support: oingift@gmail.com