Pog, the nostalgic game with a rich history

Pog, the nostalgic game with a rich history

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11th Grade - University

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The video explores the history and evolution of Pogs, a popular 90s game with origins in 17th century Japan. It explains the rules of the game and traces its journey from Japan to Hawaii, where it was adapted using milk caps. The game was reintroduced in the 1990s by a teacher, Blossom Galbiso, to teach math in a fun way, leading to its widespread popularity. Alan Rypinski later commercialized Pogs, making them a household name in America.

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How did Pogs evolve from its original form to the version played in Hawaii?

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What role did Alan Rypinski play in the popularity of Pogs?

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