Ouija

Ouija (pronounced wee-juh or wee-jee) refers to the belief that one can receive messages during a s?ance by the use of a Ouija board (also called a talking board or spirit board) and planchette. The fingers of the participants are placed on the planchette which then moves about a board covered with numbers, letters and symbols so as to spell out messages.

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Ouija is a trademark for a talking board currently sold by Parker Brothers. While the word is not a genericized trademark, it has become a trademark which is often used generically to refer to any talking board.

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Planchette: A planchette is a triangular or heart-shaped board supported by castors which, when lightly touched and moved by the fingers, is claimed to spell out supernatural or spiritual messages. A pencil would be attached to the planchette, printing letters or other designs on paper to be later interpreted ...

Parker Brothers: Parker Brothers is a toy and game manufacturer and brand. The company has published more than 1800 games; among their best known products are Monopoly, Cluedo (known as Clue in North America), and Risk. Parker Brothers is currently a subsidiary of Hasbro....

Genericized trademark: A genericized trademark (Commonwealth English genericised trade mark), sometimes known as a generic trade mark, generic descriptor or proprietary eponym, is a trademark or brand name which has become synonymous with the general or formal term for a particular type of product or service, to the exten...

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Ouija Board Game

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