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The Evolution of Menko and POGs
13:34 - 20:17 (06:42)
Menko, a Japanese game using small discs, evolved into the widely popular POGs game in Hawaii, originally played with milk caps. The game's popularity varied based on family dynamics and birth order.
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This podcast explores the intricate relationship between our experiences and our brain by exploring some unusual questions to provide better insight into our realities.
13:34 - 15:36 (02:02)
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This podcast explores the intricate relationship between our experiences and our brain by exploring some unusual questions to provide better insight into our realities.
ChapterThe Evolution of Menko and POGs
EpisodePOGs: The 90s in a Bottle Cap
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Menko, a Japanese game, evolved into a milk cap game in Hawaii called Mengetto where instead of one milk cap trying to overturn another, the goal was to flip as many milk caps as possible.
15:36 - 19:18 (03:41)
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Menko, a Japanese game, evolved into a milk cap game in Hawaii called Mengetto where instead of one milk cap trying to overturn another, the goal was to flip as many milk caps as possible. This later inspired the creation of POGs, which became a popular fad in the 1990s.
ChapterThe Evolution of Menko and POGs
EpisodePOGs: The 90s in a Bottle Cap
PodcastStuff You Should Know
In this episode, the hosts discuss the origins of the POG craze, which started in Hawaii in the 1990s and soon spread to the mainland.
19:18 - 20:17 (00:58)
Summary
In this episode, the hosts discuss the origins of the POG craze, which started in Hawaii in the 1990s and soon spread to the mainland. They delve into the role of various people in bringing the game to national attention.