how to use the board

H O W - T O - U S E - T H E - B O A R D :

One player may operate the board, but use EXTREME CAUTION!!!

It is suggested that you place your mouse on a flat, hard surface resting on the knees of two persons, preferrably a male and a female. Place your fingers lightly but firmly upon the mouse with one player being able to activate the 'left click' button (Windows) or standard click button (Mac).

To start, the on-screen planchette should be resting over the angel at the top of the board. Relax and clear all your thoughts. When comfortable, ask a question, such as "Is anyone there?". Remember to ask all questions aloud so a nearby presence will hear. If you need a few questions to get going, we have provided 50 sample questions you can scroll through in the frame to your left. Once contacted, the spirits will do the rest.

It may take a few minutes for the on-screen planchette (mouse) to move so don't give up. Once it does, its transparent center will select letters, numbers, or yes/no in response to your questions. When selecting a character, make sure the on-screen planchette comes to a noticeable stop or pause over the desired character. Left click the highlighted selection to display the character above the board. Other worldly messages and answers will then be spelled out for you. If you feel a space is required, click anywhere on the board (other than the letters, numbers, yes/no) to add one. Remember: spirits are notoriously bad spellers so don't be alarmed if the words or phrases 'look funny', they'll always have some meaning. The textual display above the board is limited to 132 characters, so once it is full, you may clear it by clicking "reset text" in the middle of the board.

When your session is complete, always say goodbye. The spirit will often bring the planchette down to this area of the board when he/she wants to leave. Please oblige by clicking and saying goodbye aloud. Also, if the spirit has left your session abruptly, make sure you click on "goodbye" yourself. You can never be too careful.

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