Ouija Talking Spirit Board

Lenticular 12 x 16 Board with Planchette.

The Ouija board has a long and interesting history that goes back to ancient times and different parts of the world. One of the first mentions of a similar way to communicate comes from China during the Song dynasty, around 1100 AD. This method, called fuji or “planchette writing,” also used a moving pointer to reach out to spirits.

In the 1800s, the spiritualism movement in the United States grew. During this time, people wanted new ways to talk to the dead. Boards that worked like the Ouija board became popular. After the Civil War, many believed these boards could help them connect with their lost loved ones. This led to a bigger interest in spirit communication and helped the Ouija board become well-known.