Do Ouija Boards Really Work?

"It's Only a Game, Isn't It?"

By Lillith Dementia, published Apr 06, 2007
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The Ouija board or "talking board" has fascinated millions since its invention in the 1800s. Many predictions of future events, as well as life direction have purportedly been received from talking boards. Some of the most interesting advice received from Ouija Boards has been the foretelling of impending doom, winning lottery numbers, as well as direction for major life decisions. But of greater interest to most people would be the idea that we can communicate with the those who have crossed over to the other side of the grave.

A coffin maker originally invented the talking board, naming it "Oujia" after what he thought was an Egyptian word for "luck." The invention was purchased by Kennard Novelty Company. Later, the Oujia Board's ownership was assumed by William Fuld who marketed it in mass. Eventually, Parker Brothers purchased the rights to the Oujia Board and still market it today in toy stores around the world. Many artisans from various countries and cultures craft unique styles of the talking board and market them on-line.

Tales of the Ouija Board have caused many to fear it. Some believe that evil spirits will come through and harm or even possess the talking board user. Others believe that its usage may invite harmful ghosts to haunt one's house, or that bad luck may ensue after using the Ouija Board. So what is the Ouija Board story? My take is that fear is never truth, nor does it have any power beyond what we give it.

Typical Ouija Board

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I bought one and played with my sister someone I can trust that wont try to do anything dumb and move the thing themseleves ...so far nothing......and the fear of playing has gone away.....just like the boogeyman...but I still fear people the most

Posted on 03/10/2008 at 12:03:12 PM

 
Does it Really work? I Just bought one and Im waiting till i can hang out with my Friend. But we Wanna know the Truth. Does it?

Posted on 01/07/2008 at 5:01:14 PM

 
i dosen't work.... I got it for Christmas and it was just a waste of money.

Posted on 12/25/2007 at 1:12:15 PM

 
the ouija board is fake it doesnt work i bought it for nothing

Posted on 12/19/2007 at 10:12:44 AM

 
I am doing a reseach for one of my college classes and I cannot find any one who knows where the ouija board came from. I have been on several sites and I can not find the abolute truth. Did the coffee maker really invent it?

Posted on 11/20/2007 at 9:11:00 AM

 
I don't Know if this really works. I Try it and find out and if you don't hear from me with in week or 2 then that mean that i'm died or i got suck in to a another demanion

Posted on 11/03/2007 at 11:11:00 AM

 
So your intent was not to state the 'true meaning of the word ouija?" It's not just the literal meaning, or its etymological basis--it's the origin of the term, and that is fairly well documented. I consider myself warned about your articles now. I will take your advice and read other articles if I go looking for historical accuracies.

Posted on 04/11/2007 at 12:04:00 PM

 
So your intent was not to state the 'true meaning of the word ouija?" It's not just the literal meaning, or its etymological basis--it's the origin of the term, and that is fairly well documented. I consider myself warned about your articles now. I will take your advice and read other articles if I go looking for historical accuracies.

Posted on 04/11/2007 at 12:04:00 PM

 
Actually, the origin of the word 'ouija' is a compound of the french and german words for 'yes'--'oui' and 'ja', respectively.

Posted on 04/08/2007 at 1:04:00 PM

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