I have a question on the Ouija board's construction.
Do the physical characteristics of the board set influence the nature of the portal brought forth?
My impression is the board set opens up the possibility of its being real to the users.
They say, "What if it does work?" They want it to work. They believe it can work.
The beliefs and emotions of the users turn this experience into an acceptable part of their worldview.
The belief that it can work for them and their desire for it to work, opens the portal.
With this in mind, I do feel that a board is a board. It's physical characteristics don't matter.
Still, I would like to views on this from others.