# Ouija boards and spirit boards > A Ouija board, also called a spirit board, is a talking board, and our picks include a cork board, a pendulum, a gothic vase and a white sage candle. - Published by Holistic Tree: 2026-10-28; last reviewed 2026-10-28 - URL: https://holistictree.co.uk/guides/ouija-boards ## Key points - For a collector, the Cork Spirit Board, Skull Print is made of cork, measures 39 x 31 cm and comes with instructions for use. - For a first game night, try Let's Talk to Ghosts: fun-sized, with letters, numbers, yes and no, and a planchette (the pointer). - Give a pendulum decision maker to a desk decor lover. It is steel, weighs 82 g and picks one of six responses. - Style a gothic mantelpiece or altar with the Planchette Flower Vase, Black Ceramic. It suits fresh blooms, dried stems or faux florals. - Over £60 we pay the first £6 of delivery on most orders, so one ordinary parcel travels free. ## How did we choose these picks? We hand-picked these gifts from the range we stock. Each one was chosen for who it suits and what it does, so you can match a gift to the person you have in mind. Some are boards to play with, and some are décor, candles or purses for a gothic look. We also chose a mix of kinds and budgets. Whether you are buying for a collector, a party host or a witchy friend, you will find a board, a pendulum or a piece of gothic style to suit them. Want to see more? Browse everything in our [Divination](/divination) range, or try [Gothic & Fantasy](/gothic-and-fantasy) and [Witchcraft Supplies](/witchcraft-supplies). ## Which spirit boards and pendulums suit spooky game nights? A spirit board with a planchette (the pointer you move across the board) suits spooky game nights best. For collectors and desk-lovers, a cork skull-print board or a steel pendulum makes a striking addition to the set. ### [Pink and Black Cork Talking Board](/products/pink-and-black-talking-board) (£18.99) For the friend who loves to host, this pink and black cork talking board, also called a spirit board, brings bold colour to any gathering. It is made of cork, weighs 375 g and comes in a colour cardboard box. Bring it out for entertainment at a party, then keep it on show as a decorative piece once the games are done. *Best for: Party hosts and Halloween gatherings.* ### [Planchette Talking Board, Black MDF](/products/black-talking-board-with-planchette) (£18.99) A playful pick for them, this black MDF talking board is made for light-hearted entertainment and spooky evenings with friends. It comes with a planchette, the pointer you move across the board, plus a colour cardboard box. Also called a spirit board, it weighs 400 g and is boxed at 40 cm wide by 31.5 cm deep. Halloween fans and curious friends will enjoy a night around it. *Best for: Spooky game nights with friends.* ### [Let's Talk to Ghosts Spirit Talking Board](/products/let-s-talk-to-ghosts-spirit-talking-board) (£9.49) Ideal as a Secret Santa gift, this fun-sized spirit board is made of MDF and has letters, numbers and yes and no options. A stylish planchette and an instruction booklet come in the box, so a game is easy to set up. It weighs just 105 g and is an officially licensed Steven Rhodes product, which makes it a fitting pick for ghost story fans. *Best for: Secret Santa and ghost story fans.* ### [Cork Spirit Board, Skull Print](/products/skull-print-spirit-board) (£16.99) Our pick for gothic homes, this skull print spirit board is also called a Ouija board. It is made of cork and measures 39 cm wide by 31 cm deep, with a picture box that holds instructions for use. Part of the Cabinet of Curiosities range, it is a striking piece for spirit board collectors. It is not a toy, so it is best kept as a collector's piece. *Best for: Gothic homes and collectors.* ### [Pendulum Decision Maker, Steel Talking Board](/products/talking-board-pendulum-decision-maker) (£9.49) A clever desk companion, this steel pendulum decision maker has a gold-tone spherical pendulum that selects one of six responses. At 82 g it is light, and it is sized for desktops and side tables. Pair it with a spirit board for a game, or keep it near your workspace as desk decor. It comes in a colour cardboard box and is a fitting pick for anyone curious about divination. *Best for: Desk lovers and the divination-curious.* - [Pink and Black Cork Talking Board](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/pink-and-black-talking-board): £18.99 - [Planchette Talking Board, Black MDF](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/black-talking-board-with-planchette): £18.99 - [Let's Talk to Ghosts Spirit Talking Board](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/let-s-talk-to-ghosts-spirit-talking-board): £9.49 - [Cork Spirit Board, Skull Print](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/skull-print-spirit-board): £16.99 - [Pendulum Decision Maker, Steel Talking Board](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/talking-board-pendulum-decision-maker): £9.49 ## What gothic home decor and candles suit a spirit board collection? A planchette vase, a cat incense burner, a planchette oil burner, a black cat figurine and a white sage candle all suit a spirit board collection. Each one has a spirit board touch, so they sit well together on a gothic shelf or altar. ### [Planchette Flower Vase, Black Ceramic](/products/black-planchette-flower-vase) (£9.49) Practical and pretty, this black ceramic vase has a planchette design inspired by talking boards. The planchette is the pointer used with a talking board. Use it for fresh flowers, dried stems or faux blooms, and set it on a gothic vanity, a mantelpiece or an altar. It weighs 270 g and comes in a colour cardboard box. It suits flower lovers and anyone with a dark, considered corner at home. *Best for: Gothic decor and flower lovers.* ### [Skeleton Cat Ouija Backflow Incense Burner](/products/ouija-cat-backflow-incense-burner) (£23.49) Ideal for anyone who loves spirit boards, this skeleton cat is a backflow incense burner with ouija inspired details. It is made from resin and polyresin and weighs 398 g. Set it on a gothic shelf and burn your favourite incense in it. It is a fun piece for cat lovers and witchy rooms alike. It comes packed with polystyrene inside a brown cardboard box. *Best for: Cat lovers and spirit board fans.* ### [Ceramic Planchette Oil Burner and Wax Warmer](/products/black-planchette-oil-burner-and-wax-warmer) (£9.49) Ideal for a cosy night in, this black ceramic planchette burner is an oil burner and wax warmer in one. It has white celestial artwork and an all-seeing eye. It weighs 400 g and comes in a colour cardboard box. Heat comes from one standard tealight, placed in the space at the back, so it is simple to light and enjoy. *Best for: A cosy night in.* ### [Mystic Kitty Spirit Board Black Cat Figurine](/products/mystic-kitty-figurine-spirit-board-black-cat-ornament) (£28.49) A great gift idea for them, this black cat figurine has spirit board lettering across its fur. It is cast in resin and hand-painted, with large purple eyes. The alphabet runs from the tail tip up the back, numbers 0 to 9 sit on the front legs, and Yes and No are on the knees. A silver pentacle hangs from the collar, and an eye in a pyramid sits on the forehead. *Best for: Gothic collectors and cat lovers.* ### [Summon the Spirits White Sage Candle](/products/summon-the-spirits-talking-board-white-sage-candle) (£7.49) A little luxury for them, this white sage candle comes in glass with a spirit board inspired design. Its cork lid seals in the scent. The average burn time is 20 hours, and the candle weighs 335 g. It comes in a colour cardboard box, and it is a lovely pick for spooky season and talking board fans. *Best for: Spooky season and talking board fans.* - [Planchette Flower Vase, Black Ceramic](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/black-planchette-flower-vase): £9.49 - [Skeleton Cat Ouija Backflow Incense Burner](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/ouija-cat-backflow-incense-burner): £23.49 - [Ceramic Planchette Oil Burner and Wax Warmer](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/black-planchette-oil-burner-and-wax-warmer): £9.49 - [Mystic Kitty Spirit Board Black Cat Figurine](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/mystic-kitty-figurine-spirit-board-black-cat-ornament): £28.49 - [Summon the Spirits White Sage Candle](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/summon-the-spirits-talking-board-white-sage-candle): £7.49 ## Which gothic purses and jewellery suit occult style fans? Spirit board purses and a planchette necklace suit occult style fans who love a bold gothic look. Each one carries the spirit board design, with the alphabet, YES, NO and a planchette, the pointer used on a spirit board. Choose by colour, size or style. ### [Spirit Board Ouija Embossed Purse](/products/spirit-board-embossed-purse) (from £20.49) A stylish upgrade to an everyday thing, this black purse is 18.5 cm and comes as a purse or a wallet, so you can choose which suits you. The finish is embossed, with a 3D effect, and a baroque border frames the board. Look closer and you will find the alphabet in an arc, numbers 0 to 9, YES and NO, with two ornate planchettes either side of 'Goodbye'. *Best for: Gothic fans with a bold style.* ### [Embossed Ouija Purse, White Baroque Spirit Board](/products/white-spirit-board-embossed-ouija-purse) (£23.49) Something a little different, this white purse is a change from black. It comes from Nemesis Now, and the embossed spirit board has baroque borders and a 3D effect. The alphabet runs in an arc, with numbers 0 to 9, YES, NO and a warning on the board. It's a lovely choice for a spirit board fan who wants a lighter look, and the 3D finish makes it feel special. *Best for: Spirit board fans who like white.* ### [Embossed Spirit Board Planchette Purse](/products/embossed-spirit-board-planchette-purse) (£23.49) Perfect for a Halloween night out, this 18.5 cm embossed purse has a planchette for its clasp, so the fastening is part of the design. The numbers 0 to 9 and the words YES and NO are embossed on it, with a striking 3D effect. It's a great pick for tarot readers and witchy friends who like their accessories to tell a story, and that clasp is the detail they'll notice first. *Best for: Halloween fans with a witchy edge.* ### [Gold Planchette Necklace Greeting Card](/products/talking-board-planchette-necklace-greeting-card) (£7.49) A little luxury for them, this planchette necklace comes with its own greeting card. The pendant hangs on a gold-tone chain made of nickel-free stainless steel, and the card has a talking board design in a gold finish. A gold envelope comes too, the card is blank inside, and the set weighs 25 g. It's a pretty pick for spirit board fans and birthdays, and the planchette pendant is the heart of it. *Best for: Birthdays for spirit board fans.* - [Spirit Board Ouija Embossed Purse](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/spirit-board-embossed-purse): From £20.49 - [Embossed Ouija Purse, White Baroque Spirit Board](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/white-spirit-board-embossed-ouija-purse): £23.49 - [Embossed Spirit Board Planchette Purse](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/embossed-spirit-board-planchette-purse): £23.49 - [Gold Planchette Necklace Greeting Card](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/talking-board-planchette-necklace-greeting-card): £7.49 ## Our ouija boards and spirit boards compared Every pick at a glance: who it suits best and how it is sent. | Pick | Best for | Delivery | |---|---|---| | [Pink and Black Cork Talking Board](/products/pink-and-black-talking-board) (£18.99) | Party hosts and Halloween gatherings | Same-day dispatch | | [Planchette Talking Board, Black MDF](/products/black-talking-board-with-planchette) (£18.99) | Spooky game nights with friends | Same-day dispatch | | [Let's Talk to Ghosts Spirit Talking Board](/products/let-s-talk-to-ghosts-spirit-talking-board) (£9.49) | Secret Santa and ghost story fans | Same-day dispatch | | [Cork Spirit Board, Skull Print](/products/skull-print-spirit-board) (£16.99) | Gothic homes and collectors | Same-day dispatch | | [Pendulum Decision Maker, Steel Talking Board](/products/talking-board-pendulum-decision-maker) (£9.49) | Desk lovers and the divination-curious | Same-day dispatch | | [Planchette Flower Vase, Black Ceramic](/products/black-planchette-flower-vase) (£9.49) | Gothic decor and flower lovers | Same-day dispatch | | [Skeleton Cat Ouija Backflow Incense Burner](/products/ouija-cat-backflow-incense-burner) (£23.49) | Cat lovers and spirit board fans | Same-day dispatch | | [Ceramic Planchette Oil Burner and Wax Warmer](/products/black-planchette-oil-burner-and-wax-warmer) (£9.49) | A cosy night in | Same-day dispatch | | [Mystic Kitty Spirit Board Black Cat Figurine](/products/mystic-kitty-figurine-spirit-board-black-cat-ornament) (£28.49) | Gothic collectors and cat lovers | Dispatch in 1–2 working days | | [Summon the Spirits White Sage Candle](/products/summon-the-spirits-talking-board-white-sage-candle) (£7.49) | Spooky season and talking board fans | Same-day dispatch | | [Spirit Board Ouija Embossed Purse](/products/spirit-board-embossed-purse) (from £20.49) | Gothic fans with a bold style | Dispatch in 1–2 working days | | [Embossed Ouija Purse, White Baroque Spirit Board](/products/white-spirit-board-embossed-ouija-purse) (£23.49) | Spirit board fans who like white | Dispatch in 1–2 working days | | [Embossed Spirit Board Planchette Purse](/products/embossed-spirit-board-planchette-purse) (£23.49) | Halloween fans with a witchy edge | Dispatch in 1–2 working days | | [Gold Planchette Necklace Greeting Card](/products/talking-board-planchette-necklace-greeting-card) (£7.49) | Birthdays for spirit board fans | Same-day dispatch | ## How does delivery work? Every order travels by tracked UK delivery, to your door or straight to theirs if it's a gift. Delivery is the sum of your parcels, from £3.95 each (some items travel free), and free over £60 on most orders: we pay the first £6. Each product page shows the expected delivery dates before you pay. See [delivery](/delivery) for the details. ## Ready to choose? Spirit boards and pendulums suit game nights, gothic vases and candles suit a spooky home, and purses suit occult style fans, so choose by who you are buying for. Pick your favourite above and add it to your basket: every product page shows its size, price and delivery dates. More ideas: [Divination supplies: pendulums, runes, crystal balls and more](/guides/divination-supplies) · [Gothic gifts](/guides/gothic-gifts) · [Occult supplies](/guides/occult-supplies). ## Questions ### What is a Ouija board? A Ouija board is a spirit board, also called a talking board. The Let's Talk to Ghosts Spirit Talking Board is a fun-sized example, with letters, numbers, yes and no options, a planchette (the small pointer that moves across the board) and an instruction booklet. ### What is a good Ouija board for a beginner? A good place to start is the Planchette Talking Board, Black MDF. It is made of black MDF, a board pressed from wood fibres, and it comes with its own planchette, the pointer you move across the board. It is made for light-hearted entertainment and spooky evenings with friends. ### Which Ouija board suits a gothic home? The Cork Spirit Board, Skull Print suits a gothic home. It is made of cork, measures 39 x 31 cm, and comes in a designed box with instructions for use. Add the Planchette Flower Vase, Black Ceramic for fresh blooms, dried stems or faux florals on a gothic vanity, mantelpiece or altar. ### What Ouija board makes a good gift for a Halloween host? The Pink and Black Cork Talking Board is a good gift for a Halloween host or party host. It is a cork talking board, also called a spirit board, weighing 375 g, for entertainment at gatherings or as a decorative piece. ### Do Ouija boards come with instructions? Yes, some do. The Cork Spirit Board, Skull Print comes in a designed box with instructions for use. The Let's Talk to Ghosts Spirit Talking Board includes an instruction booklet, so you can read up before your first game.