Truth about the Ouija Board?

Question

This site http://www.exposingsatanism.org/ouijaboard.htm "alleges" that in 1966, William Fuld sold the Ouija Board's patent to Parker Bros. Can this be true?

I find this subject intriguing because there're many un-answered questions out there about Satanism, witchcraft, etc. I've always wondered if all these "cults" are real or it's just a "made up" by churches. I find what's happening outside Earth intriguing as well, but I can find more answers about Pluto not being a planet easier than anything about the "occult."

Answer 1

I took the liberty of actually finding the information for you on ouija boards. You are somewhat close but read this:

"The first historical mention of something resembling a Ouija board is found in the days of Pythagoras. According to a French historical account of the philosopher, in 540 B.C.E. his sect would conduct seances at "a mystic table, moving on wheels, moved towards signs, which the philosopher and his pupil, Philolaus, interpreted to the audience as being revelations supposedly from an unseen world." [1]

Popular modern use of the talking boards came with the Spiritualism movement in The United States in the mid-19th century. Methods of divination at that time used various ways to spell out messages, including swinging a pendulum over a plate that had letters around the edge or using an entire table to indicate letters drawn on the floor. Often used was a small wooden tablet supported on casters. This tablet, called a planchette, was affixed with a pencil that would write out messages in a fashion similar to automatic writing. These methods may predate modern Spiritualism.

During the late 1800s, planchettes were widely sold as a novelty. In 1890, businessmen Elijah Bond and Charles Kennard had the idea to patent a planchette sold with a board on which the alphabet was printed, and thus had invented the first Ouija board. Bond was an attorney and inventor of other objects. An employee of Kennard, William Fuld took over the talking board production and in 1901, he started production of his own boards under the name "Ouija" * [1].

The Fuld name would become synonymous with the Ouija board, as Fuld reinvented its history, claiming that he himself had invented it. Countless talking boards from Fuld's competitors flooded the market and all these boards enjoyed a heyday from the 1920s through the 1960s. Fuld sued many companies over the "Ouija" name and concept right up until his death in 1927. In 1966, Fuld's estate sold the entire business to Parker Brothers, who continues to hold all trademarks and patents. About 10 brands of talking boards are sold today under various names [2]."

Answer 2

1. I don't take for granted that everything printed on a web page is true. Sometimes it can be malicious. Like people who spread the rumour that Proctor and Gamble were into Satanic activities.
2. I have never heard of Parker Bros. selling ouija boards. I have my doubts.
At a certain period of time when everybody was witch-hunting (figuratively speaking, I'm talking about the 1970's and 80's), surely a big deal would have been made of this. So no, I don't believe it. I would have to see the proof.

Answer 3

In truth, it may have been patented by ol' boy, but he got the money he deserved from Parker Bros. That ouija board is real, and has nothing to do with the occult.

Answer 4

Theres no patent, The ouiji board had been around for over 60 years by then, Parker bros. created that name and trade marked it. and may carry a copy right to their design. But thats all sprit boards and witch boards showed up in use around the late 1800's. that web site like many create or buy into myths and spread lies.

Answer 5

Ouiji is a divination tool. Like a Tarot Deck, or Rune Stones.

Sorry, doesn't matter. I stopped at "Tool of Satan". What a crock.... Really.

Why is it when people want to know about Buddhism, they go to a Buddhist, or about Judism, they go to a Rabbi, but when they want to know about the occult, or paganism or witchcraft, they go to a Christian? Go figure...

The ouiji board is a tool that is used by many folks, it is not Hollywood fictional stories, or a game to scare bad little children.

Answer 6

I don't know who hold the "patent" nor who may hold it now.

Doesn't matter even if it is Parker Bros. It certainly CAN be a device which can be used to summon "spirits" and by which evil spirits ("demons") can communicate with people.

It certainly IS a device which can be used for occult purposes ... and a method by which people can come under occult oppression without their even knowing that can happen!!

Answer 7

the fact that he sold te patent to parker bros is very possible. as for the rest of it who knows? all games must start with it's creation or invention.

Answer 8

Tiff:

What does it matter? They make the Ouija Board (and it's nothing to brag about.)

Why are you so intrigued with the Ouija Board?

Answer 9

Sorry, I had to stop reading when it implied that there's a demonic force behind these board games. You get answers because someone pushes the thing to the answers they want without realizing it. I'm Atheist, don't believe in spirits or ghosts, and still think ouji boards are fun.

Answer 10

this is only a activity. It relies upon upon 2 issues: a million) planned manipulation of the pointer (say, a chum attempting to trick you) 2) Ideomotor result (the gamers unconciously shifting the pointer) you do not must worry. you'll get a similar bring about case you used a Monopoly board. it really is a relaxing stupid celebration activity, no longer some more thing desirable.