What is pogs and slammers?

Pogs are small, round discs typically made of cardboard or plastic that became popular in the 1990s. Originally a game played by Hawaiian children, the game involves players stacking an even number of pogs face down and taking turns throwing a heavier disc, known as a slammer, to flip over as many pogs as possible. The player with the most pogs at the end of the game wins.

Slammers were typically made of heavier materials such as metal, plastic, or rubber and were used to forcefully hit the stack of pogs to flip them over. They often featured unique designs or patterns and were collected by enthusiasts. The popularity of pogs and slammers peaked in the early to mid-1990s but has since declined. Despite their decline in popularity, pogs and slammers remain a nostalgic childhood memory for many individuals who grew up during this time.