Some believe Ouija boards are fabricated nonsense, but others think they are possessed by demonic spirits. The board game has a dark history, but not everyone believes in its supernatural powers.
Also known as spirit or talking boards, an Ouija board is a flat board marked with the letters of the alphabet, numbers 0-9, as well as the words "yes", "no" and "goodbye". The board is operated using a small, heart-shaped piece of wood or plastic called a planchette. Users put their fingers on the planchette, and it is thought that spirits move it around the board to spell out words. The word Ouija, pronounced 'wee-jee', is an ancient Egyptian word meaning "good luck" - as well as a combination of the French and German words for 'yes'. Some have warned against the use of ouija words, claiming they can lead to "demonic possession".
Ouija boards have their roots in 19th century America and the spiritualist movement. The movement was led by mediums, who claimed to be intermediaries between the living and the dead. Talking boards were soon established and, in 1891, businessman Elijah Bond decided to turn the board into a toy - which initially sold for around 75p. Hasbro now owns the patents to Ouija boards. There are three schools of thought when it comes to Ouija boards...CONTINUE READING
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