When someone says “golden childhood,” our minds go straight to the simple games that filled every long afternoon. There was no Wi-Fi, but there was imagination and a competitive spirit that no “update” can replace. Here are some of the games that hold us hostage to nostalgia:
The game of dumplings
Ah, yes! The game of peta was the magic of simplicity - chalk, a stone and great care not to step outside the lines. The numbers from 1 to 8 were drawn on the ground and the race began: push the stone with precision, hop after hop on one foot, and do not disturb either the stone or your balance.
The most exciting moments? When the stone ended up outside and the whole neighborhood erupted in "Uuuuuu!".
Who would have thought that a rock and a piece of chalk could make us so happy?
Closet steps
A game that encouraged not only imagination, but also patience! Who was that "hide and seek" who went through all the hidden places and still found it? There was always one who hid so well that we thought he had gone to a parallel universe.
Chili balls
National sport! It didn't matter who you were - we all ended up covered in dust and sweat, with the ball coming at us like a meteor. It was more than a game - it was a showdown of speed, strength and a fun way to make neighborhood enemies for the next day.
Rubber band game
A test of flexibility and perseverance! The higher the elastic band was placed, the greater the pressure to jump without making a mistake. Even to this day, when we remember it, our legs hurt from all those jumps and pirouettes.
State-city
The game that would put your brain to work. Who knew we would all become good geographers? "Country with the letter X?" - to this day we are convinced that we cannot know such a country without using Google, but, hey, the point was to earn points.
Super Mario on Nintendo
Whoever had a Nintendo in the neighborhood was automatically the VIP of the area. It was a race to save the princess, but we all ended up chasing the mushroom that gave us extra lives - because, let's be honest, we couldn't do without it.
"Home"
With broken kitchen utensils, mud was turned into “bread and butter,” and every corner was turned into a “luxurious” room. There was always someone playing the role of grandmother, someone playing the “child,” and someone sitting there saying, “Don’t ruin my house!”
"Miss Universe" (neighborhood)
A beauty pageant for creative children. Someone was the presenter, someone was the judge, and the rest ended up parading around in their mom's clothes. When you think about it now, it was more of a soap opera than a game, but the fun was guaranteed.
Why don't we play these games anymore?
Because we've grown up, we have responsibilities, and nostalgia is the only thing left of those days. But maybe, one day, it's worth bringing them back to see who's still the champion of the "burning balls."
