Pen fight: It was a tabletop game in which two players competed in skill and cunning using pens. Knocking the opponent's pen out of a ring or designated area was the aim.
Popsicles: A variety of flavours, including orange, cola, mango, and strawberry, were offered for these frozen delights on a stick. For Indian kids in the 1990s, popping open a popsicle on a sweltering summer's day was a delightful treat.
Cricket on the streets: Having cricket matches in open areas or on the streets with improvised boundaries and stumps.
Kanche (Marbles): A game in which participants use tiny glass marbles to hit particular targets or force other marbles out of a circle.
Raja Mantri Chor Sipahi (King Minister Thief Soldier): A strategy game in which players had to guess each other's identities while playing the roles of king, minister, thief, and soldier.
Slam Books: The practice of passing around slam books among friends, with each recipient filling out a personal form, responding to inquiries, and leaving notes for the book's owner.
Pithoo (Seven Stones): A game in which one team must stack seven stones and attempt to topple them with a ball while the other team tries to reconstruct the stack as soon as possible.
Rasna: A powdered drink mix that can be mixed with water to make a refreshing beverage. It comes in a variety of flavours, like orange and mango.