The I.P.A have boards as part of the kit and we have use them from time to time although they have been inconclusive we have not been able to prove they actually work but we will keep trying in different haunted locations.

As a method of supposed communication with the spirit world, the Ouija board has terrified countless slumber partying children and served as a plot vehicle in a number of Hollywood films. Here’s where it came from.

Spiritualism and Pre-Ouija Methods
Ouija boards have their roots in Spiritualism, which began in the United States in the late 1840s. (Claims that ancient Ouija boards existed are unfounded.) The new movement was led by mediums, who claimed to be intermediaries between the living and the dead.

There were a number of ways mediums made followers believe that they were communicating messages from those who had passed. One, table turning, involved the table moving or knocking on the floor in response to letters called out from the alphabet. Another method used planchettes, heart-shaped devices with two wheels at one end and a pencil at the point; users would place their fingers on the device, which would then be guided by spirits who would “write” messages.

Both methods were problematic. Table turning took too long, and planchette writing was hard to decipher. According to the Museum of Talking Boards, some mediums got rid of these methods altogether, preferring to channel while in a trance, while others built complicated tables, dials, and tables painted with letters that required people to use a planchette as a pointer. This method became the most popular—and paved the way for the Ouija board.

Rise of The Talking Board

In 1886, the New York Daily Tribune reported on a new talking board being used in Ohio. It was 18 by 20 inches and featured the alphabet, numbers, and the words yes, no, good evening, and goodnight; the only other necessary object was a “little table three or four inches high … with four legs” that the spirits could use to identify letters. The brilliance of the board was that anyone could make it—the tools suggested in the article are “a jack-knife and a marking brush."

Operating the board was similarly easy:

You take the board in your lap, another person sitting down with you. You each grasp the little table with the thumb and forefinger at each corner next to you. Then the question is asked, ‘Are there any communications?’ Pretty soon you think the other person is pushing the table. He thinks you are doing the same. But the table moves around to ‘yes’ or ‘no.’ Then you go on asking questions and the answers are spelled out by the legs on the table resting on the letters one after the other.

(Of course, any messages generated probably weren't from spirits; instead, they were likely a result of the Ideomotor effect. This psychological phenomenon was first described in 1852 by William Benjamin Carpenter who, in a scientific paper analyzing how talking boards worked, theorized that muscular movement can be independent of conscious desires.)

Ouija: The Game

These types of talking boards became very popular, and in 1890, Elijah Bond, Charles Kennard and William H.A. Maupin had the idea to turn the board into a toy. They filed the first patent for a game they called the Ouija board, which looked and operated much like the talking boards in Ohio; the patent was granted in 1891. The name, according to Kennard, came from using the board, and was an ancient Egyptian word meaning “good luck.” The Kennard Novelty Company manufactured the boards, which were made of five pieces of wood across the face braced by two vertical slats on the back; they retailed for $1.50.

Kennard left the company in 1891, and the Kennard Novelty Company became the Ouija Novelty Company. William Fuld, an employee there, eventually took over production of the boards; in 1901, he began making his own boards under the name Ouija, which Fuld said came from a combination of the French and German words for “yes”—the etymology that is accepted today.

Fuld would go on to design many different versions of the board (he holds more Ouija patents and copyrights than anyone else in history—a grand total of 21 registrations in three countries—including the design for the modern planchette). Because of the board’s huge success, a number of competitors tried their hands at creating their own Ouija-like devices. Fuld sued many of those copycats, right up until his death in 1927.

In 1966, Fuld’s estate sold the family business—which included more than just Ouija boards—to Parker Brothers, which manufactured the modern boards as we know them today. In 1991, Parker Brothers was sold to Hasbro, which now holds all the Ouija rights and patents (and might even make a movie based on the game).

Instructions

It is suggested to use the planchette or board when you are feeling well. If you are in a bad mood, feeling sick, or are tired, you may want to use a Ouija board another time. Other tips include setting positive intentions, avoiding drug and alcohol use before, during and after the seance, and contemplating a spiritual cleansing before use. Learn the basics on how to use a Ouija board:

1. First, choose one person to ask the Ouija board questions.

2. Then, place your fingertips lightly on the edge of the planchette. Have another person do the same on the opposite side.

3. Move the planchette in circles around the board to get it "warmed up." At this time, in the beginning, you can also decide to develop a ritual.

4. The designated person to ask a question now does so. It is likely that there will be no quick response initially.

5. The planchette may begin to move, slowly, and seemingly on its own. The planchette will spell out an answer to the question asked by sliding from one letter to the next.

6. More questions can be asked to the board as the session progresses, and speed will likely increase, as will its responses. Questions are often answered with meaning or dark significance.

Controlling the Ouija Board

The manufacturer suggests that the Ouija board is simply a harmless game. A poll performed by readers on a popular publishing site found that 65 percent believed the Ouija board to be a sinister and dangerous tool. While a large percentage of respondents (41 percent) believed that the board was controlled by the users' subconscious, 37 percent believed it was controlled by spirits, and 14 percent feared that it was under the influence of demonic spirits.

The Museum of Talking Boards contemplated whether people are controlling the Ouija board or if there is a spiritual connection involved. Below is some information on the two prevailing theories, and how the Ouija works with the spiritualist theory and the automatism theory:

I.P.A as a paranormal group have several Ouija boards as part of their kit, they should only be used by people who has the experience and know how to use them.

Brief History of the Ouija

As a method of supposed communication with the spirit world, the Ouija board has terrified countless slumber partying children and served as a plot vehicle in a number of Hollywood films. Here’s where it came from.

Spiritualism and Pre-Ouija Methods
Ouija boards have their roots in Spiritualism, which began in the United States in the late 1840s. (Claims that ancient Ouija boards existed are unfounded.) The new movement was led by mediums, who claimed to be intermediaries between the living and the dead.

There were a number of ways mediums made followers believe that they were communicating messages from those who had passed. One, table turning, involved the table moving or knocking on the floor in response to letters called out from the alphabet. Another method used planchettes, heart-shaped devices with two wheels at one end and a pencil at the point; users would place their fingers on the device, which would then be guided by spirits who would “write” messages.

Both methods were problematic. Table turning took too long, and planchette writing was hard to decipher. According to the Museum of Talking Boards, some mediums got rid of these methods altogether, preferring to channel while in a trance, while others built complicated tables, dials, and tables painted with letters that required people to use a planchette as a pointer. This method became the most popular—and paved the way for the Ouija board.

Rise of The Talking Board

In 1886, the New York Daily Tribune reported on a new talking board being used in Ohio. It was 18 by 20 inches and featured the alphabet, numbers, and the words yes, no, good evening, and goodnight; the only other necessary object was a “little table three or four inches high … with four legs” that the spirits could use to identify letters. The brilliance of the board was that anyone could make it—the tools suggested in the article are “a jack-knife and a marking brush."

Operating the board was similarly easy:

You take the board in your lap, another person sitting down with you. You each grasp the little table with the thumb and forefinger at each corner next to you. Then the question is asked, ‘Are there any communications?’ Pretty soon you think the other person is pushing the table. He thinks you are doing the same. But the table moves around to ‘yes’ or ‘no.’ Then you go on asking questions and the answers are spelled out by the legs on the table resting on the letters one after the other.

(Of course, any messages generated probably weren't from spirits; instead, they were likely a result of the Ideomotor effect. This psychological phenomenon was first described in 1852 by William Benjamin Carpenter who, in a scientific paper analyzing how talking boards worked, theorized that muscular movement can be independent of conscious desires.)

Ouija: The Game

These types of talking boards became very popular, and in 1890, Elijah Bond, Charles Kennard and William H.A. Maupin had the idea to turn the board into a toy. They filed the first patent for a game they called the Ouija board, which looked and operated much like the talking boards in Ohio; the patent was granted in 1891. The name, according to Kennard, came from using the board, and was an ancient Egyptian word meaning “good luck.” The Kennard Novelty Company manufactured the boards, which were made of five pieces of wood across the face braced by two vertical slats on the back; they retailed for $1.50.

Kennard left the company in 1891, and the Kennard Novelty Company became the Ouija Novelty Company. William Fuld, an employee there, eventually took over production of the boards; in 1901, he began making his own boards under the name Ouija, which Fuld said came from a combination of the French and German words for “yes”—the etymology that is accepted today.

Fuld would go on to design many different versions of the board (he holds more Ouija patents and copyrights than anyone else in history—a grand total of 21 registrations in three countries—including the design for the modern planchette). Because of the board’s huge success, a number of competitors tried their hands at creating their own Ouija-like devices. Fuld sued many of those copycats, right up until his death in 1927.

In 1966, Fuld’s estate sold the family business—which included more than just Ouija boards—to Parker Brothers, which manufactured the modern boards as we know them today. In 1991, Parker Brothers was sold to Hasbro, which now holds all the Ouija rights and patents (and might even make a movie based on the game).

Using an 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.

How to Use a Ouija Board

1. A Ouija board is easy to use, but it not's meant to be a solo activity.

2. It takes two to Ouija: usually, one person is not able to work the Ouija. Get a friend to use it with you. Having a male and a female in the group is usually recommended.

3. Timing: most practitioners suggest using the board at night when, they say, less interference is in the atmosphere, but you can use it anytime.

4. Create some atmosphere: the Ouija is more fun if you darken the room and light some candles. Turn off the TV and any music to minimize distractions.

5. Have a seat: the two users should sit facing each other, with knees touching if possible, with the board on their laps. Don't use a table.

6. Decide on a questioner or medium: even though both people can ask questions—or anyone else in the room can—only one of the users should be the medium (the one to formally ask questions of the board).

7. Place your fingers on the planchette: you and your partner should place the fingers of both hands very lightly on the planchette, or pointer.

8. Move it: purposely move the planchette around in a circle on the board for a moment or two to get it "warmed up."

9. Attitude: don't let the board control the session. The medium should begin by announcing that the session will only allow an experience that is positive or toward a higher good and that negative energies are not welcome.

10. Begin simply: start with a simple question, one that requires a yes or no answer.

11. Be patient: you might not begin to get answers right away. Give the board a chance to "warm up."

12. Be polite: when the board starts working, thank the board or entities for showing up and communicating with you.

13. Don't ask stupid questions: avoid questions such as, "When am I going to die?" If the board answers, "in 6 months," you might worry about it needlessly because you cannot always trust the board to tell you the truth.

14. Don't ask for physical signs: many experienced users warn against asking for physical signs that the "spirit" is real or present.

15. Don't believe everything the board tells you: just as with any other source of information, don't accept whatever the board says to be the truth or accurate.

16. Close the board: this is an important step. When you're done with your session, intentionally slide the planchette to "Goodbye" and remove your hands.

Tips

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  Have someone write down the answers: sometimes the letters spell out very quickly, and it's difficult to keep track of what's being said. A third person with paper and pen can write down the message as it comes.
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  Play sober: you'll get better results if you haven't been drinking or smoking.
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  Maintain control: if the board starts giving rude, vulgar, obscene or otherwise disagreeable responses, break off the session immediately by closing the board.
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  Don't take it too seriously: most "bad" or negative Ouija experiences occur because the users take it too seriously or get freaked out by it. Don't. Just take it in stride.

You can buy "official" Ouija boards, but a printable version works just as well. Enter the game with patience and a sense of humour and enjoy a fun activity. The Charlie Charlie Challenge is a similar, albeit less sophisticated means of "communicating" with the spirit world.

Disclosure

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