The Mysterious Ouija
Fun Fridays
The Ouija board gained popularity during the 1910s and 1930s, a time of significant change when people sought mystical and intriguing experiences. It offered a way to connect with ancestors and served as an enjoyable and escapist activity for Friday nights during a tumultuous period.1 Then in 1973, the film The Exorcist became wildly popular, depicting a family whose use of a Ouija board resulted in spiritual possession. Since then, the Ouija board has gained a particularly negative reputation.