Wee-Ji Mystical Talking Board Game

Collection item review #1 WEE-JI Mystical talking board game. 2 1/2 out of 5 stars.I found this item and thought it was unique enough to add to my collection of talking board games. This product is distributed exclusively by Five Below Inc. in Philadelphia, PA. Here is how the contents hold up.It shouldn't be a surprise that the contents don't add up to very much, given the deliberate mispronunciation of the classic Ouija brand. The box has a catch phrase: "Remember, it's only a game, it's only a game...etc..I think!" This phrase is on the top of the box's lid. The back of the box reads, "Discover what your future holds. With at least two players, turn the lights low and gather around the Wee-Ji board. Place everyone's fingertips gently but firmly on the oracle, as one player asks a question. Focus on the question asked and wait for the oracle to answer." I'm not sure how you do this since my version of "gentle" and "firm" are complete polar opposites, but okay. Now it is time to see the contents of the box.The board is longer than the average talking board (which I like) but has a seam down the middle that allows it to fold in half. I found this to be a deception upon looking at the box as there is no actual indication visually that reveals that the board folds in any way at all. The board looks nice and is reminiscent of how the old school game boards looked ages ago. The "Yes & No" sections each have a "thumbs up" or "thumbs down" symbol. A "thumbs up" is used for YES and a "thumbs down" is used for NO. The moon and the sun symbols have a very nice look and appear as though they have been decorated in tribal. The board feels more solid than the newer versions of the Ouija brand message boards.Now on to the Planchette. Unfortunately, the planchette is just thrown loosely in the box and slides around. There is no compartment in which to fit the planchette (called the Oracle). The planchette is white and is simply a piece of solid plastic with stubby legs. It does glow in the dark. Overall, this is the biggest disappointment as I find the planchette is generally the most important piece to any talking board game. It always amazes me how cheap companies will go when it comes to making a planchette. However, the Oracle does slide fairly smoothly on the board so it's not a complete loss.There is a small piece of paper with instructions that reads similar to other talking board game instructions.Overall, I think this board game is a cute play on the classic Ouija game. It retails for around 20 dollars. Unless you absolutely want a talking board that acknowledges the commonly mispronounced name of the classic Ouija game, avoid this item. However, if you are a collector like me, you may find it has a place among the many brands of talking boards on the market today.~Ouija Board~

I had read in another customers review that this item was a folding board - and I'm glad I did or I would have been really disappointed. This item does indeed fold into the square box, but lays out pretty smooth on a flat surface. I like the art on the board, the design was unique enough to be eye catching. The planchette or oracle that comes with this board needs a little TLC to be functional. In the circular section of the planchette there is no fancy plastic piece here, just a hole. When you turn over the planchette to expose the feet on the bottom, they are not felted, which makes it almost impossible for this planchette to slide anywhere. I looked through the box thoroughly thinking maybe they just didn't attach the felt to the feet, but there were no felt pieces to be found. So overall, I bought this item to add to my collection and I think it makes an interesting addition, it will probably remain just a piece to show. However, if you plan on using this board, make sure you go to a hobby or craft store and buy some felt feet first!

It was here a day before i expected it to be so i was happy about that!Though my parents were not to thrilled that i bought this so not exactly allowed to open this or use it in the house.. I'm so happy to have it though! Worth it for the price for this one. I hate the seam down the middle and while it is a longer board than most recent ones its still not as big as i would like. Anyways i do plan to use this rather its "just a game or not" Guess i'll see soon enough.

My friends and I play this board a lot, however the board has to be on a completely flat hard surface as the board folds in half and the fold will trip up the planchet if its not, Also the planchet hardly glows.

The box had little circle pieces of tape on the sides and looked like it had never been opened. But when I opened it the instructions were crumpled up and torn and the board has indents on it. And the planchette doesn't have any felt or anything to help it slide across the board.

Haven't gotten a chance to use the board yet. It's not as sturdy as I expected.

thats what it basically is.im impressed with the price.its actually great for the price.it even works alittle better than the hasbro glow in the dark.it dont glow.just the planchett does but not much.its good for the price.

Yes it may be made out of cardboard, but for the price it's great, and works just as good as any other board.