10 Toys From The 80s and 90s Kids Wouldn't Understand Today

9. The Thrill of Pogs

Pogs were the ultimate playground craze of the 90s. These small, circular cardboard discs were used in a game of skill and chance, where players would stack and slam them using heavier "slammers." Kids would collect Pogs adorned with colorful designs, from cartoons to movie characters, and engage in friendly competitions to win their friends' collections. For children of the 90s, Pogs were more than just a game—they were a social currency, fostering camaraderie and friendly rivalry. Today, Pogs might seem like a relic compared to video games and online collectibles, but their appeal lay in their simplicity and the joy of face-to-face play. They remind us of a time when the thrill of a game was in the interaction and the pride of building a collection through skill and luck.