Ouija boards what they are, how they work and how to use them.
Readers give their opinions about the Ouija board.
True stories of Ouija board experiences, remarkable and terrifying.
A Ouija board can be an interesting experience. Some believe it is a doorway to another world and warn against its use, but most people see it as a harmless diversion, especially if it's not taken too seriously. Here are some guidelines.
Answers to frequently asked questions about the Ouija board.
Mention the use of a Ouija board to a paranormal research group these days and you'll get a lot of head shaking and statements about "opening portals" and "demonic entities". How did the Ouija board and similar "talking boards" get this reputation? Is it deserved? How is it different than other methods of spirit communication?
Is the Ouija board a dangerous thing that can open doors to evil entities? Or is it a harmless game? Or maybe something in-between?
True stories from readers.
Is the Ouija a fascinating game for harmless fun... or a dangerous gateway to the unknown?
Darren encounters the entity Zozo while using the Ouija board
The Ouija gets some competition from this new "talking board." Included here is a history of talking boards, a virtual board and, of course, ordering instructions.
How to make a Ouija board with paper and a plate, and how to use it.
Just in case you lost them, here are the original instructions for using the Ouija board.
Instructions on how to create your own home-made talking board, with links to some interesting designs you can copy.
Includes how to Ouija (cautionary measures, tips, understanding) and real Ouija happenings (stories from contributors).
This is a very thorough list of Ouijas and other talking boards from various makers over the years.
Everything you ever wanted to know about the Ouija! Great graphics!
This site is
very cool - an Internet Ouija. Place your fingers on the mouse and a corresponding planchette moves in a video window.
For some the rectangular board evokes memories of late-night sleepover parties and laughter. For others, Ouija boards – known more generally as talking boards or spirit boards – have darker associations.
How to use the Ouija as a channeling device, using the board properly and how to "close" the board!
The history of the OUIJA Board is not precisely accurate as to actual recorded dates, or its actual origin. Much of its history is claimed and rumored.
There is no more maligned object or figure within the paranormal community than the humble Ouija Board. Is it really an evil, uncontrollable tool that opens a portal into demonic possession - or is there something less dramatic going on?
This site provides lots of links to other sites that are either pro Ouija board use or against it.
Author Bevy Jaegers relates several disturbing anecdotes of experiences with the Ouija - some fraud, some unexplained and some just plain crazy.
Detailed information on using the board, including preliminary ceremonies, facts about the spirits, expectations, misconceptions and much more.
Ghost researcher Dale Kaczmarek warns of the dangers of the Ouija. Includes some frightening true experiences.
A great collection of true Ouija board stories, nicely presented, including "Ouija Possession," "Demonboard" and many more.
Florence Anspacher believes she is in communications with her late husband, Dr. Anspacher, and has accumulated a collection of poetry that has come by way of the Ouija Board, manipulated by two poets, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Auslander.
The Ouija is not "dangerous," says the author, nor just "silly". It just is what it is, and is not a serious device for psychic research. Table tipping is another matter.
Some interesting anecdotal stories about experiences with the Ouija! Don't read this alone!
The real limitation of Ouija Boards is that they have never been shown to tap into spiritual (or demonic) sources in any greater capacity than if one were to simply talk to ghosts and listen for an answer.
Are Ouija boards controlled by spirits, or is it just an ideomotor response? Read this and decide!
Advice on using the Ouija board safely, including asking for protection, sticking to positive questions and not using it to control others.
Ouija boards started as "talking boards" and were not originally marketed as communications devices to talk to the "dead"; they were considered "psychic novelties." The thing to ask is: Who's in control, exactly?
This site offers many absolutely exquisite talking boards and pendulum guides, most with a nature theme. Quite beautiful.
Here's a Web-based board. But it's useless, I think, because it instructs you to use the mouse as the planchette.
