Hey, fellow iQOO enthusiasts! Today, while it rained quite a bit here, I found myself daydreaming about all the things we used to do when it rained when we were little. The majority of us didn't attend school, and those who did began jumping in puddles after classes ended. Looking back, we can see that we weren't just having fun; we were also creating the most wonderful memories, ones that we will treasure forever.

Thinking about this also reminded me of the games we used to play; games that were beyond the grasp of technology; games that provided us with real-life experiences rather than virtual ones today.

1. Lagori or Pithu

At one time, this was a very popular game among children in India. It consists of a ball and a pile of flat stones (which are stacked on top of each other). To knock the stones over, one team member tosses the ball towards the stack. The team then attempts to rebuild the stone pile as the opposing team (the batters) throws the ball at them. If the ball strikes a player, he is out and his team must continue without him.

Two teams with any number of people compete.

2. Kancha or Marbles

This is still a popular pastime among rural children. The game is played with round glass marbles, and the goal is to collect as many as you can by firing and striking other marbles with your own.

Any number of persons can participate.

3. Chain

Chain is another famous children's game, however it is becoming less popular. The game is played by a 'denner,' whose goal is to catch the other players. When the denner catches a player, the player joins a chain (made by holding hands) and must then assist the denner in catching the remaining players.

Played by: any number of people, typically no more than ten

4. Gilli Danda

Gilli Danda is a game that is similar to cricket and baseball, and its popularity in India once rivalled cricket's. The game is played with a little piece of wood that has been reduced on both sides known as gilli and a huge piece of wood known as danda that is used to hit the gilli. The game's goal is to hit the gilli as far as possible.

Two teams with any number of players compete.

5. Kho Kho

The game is played by two teams, who must chase down and tag the opposing team's members in order to win. The pursuing team sends out nine players in a straight line, with alternate players facing opposite sides. The chasers must ensure that the runners (who enter the field one at a time) are caught before time runs out.

Two teams of nine players each compete.

6. Hopscotch or Stapoo

Hopscotch is a popular playground game in which participants throw a small object into numbered spots of a pattern of rectangles marked on the ground before hopping or jumping through the spaces on one or two legs to retrieve the object.

Played by: one or more individuals

7. Chhupam Chhupai or Hide-n-Seek

Hide and Seek is a popular children's game in which players hide in a designated area, only to be discovered by one or more seekers/denners. The denner closes his eyes and counts to a predetermined number before attempting to locate the hidden players.

Played by: any number of individuals

8. Kabaddi

Kabaddi is a game of Indian heritage that was on the verge of extinction but is now regaining popularity. There are various variations on the game, but most contain two teams of seven players each, each with their own assigned territory. Players must invade the opposing team's territory and attempt to touch one of their players, putting the touched player "out."

Played by: two teams of seven players each

9. Maram Pitti

A sport comparable to dodgeball. It is made up of two teams that are dispersed across a broad area. A team's players attempt to hit rival team members with a ball (usually made of sponge). When a player is hit, he is removed from the game. It is also permitted to pass between players on the same team.

Two teams with any number of people compete.

Let me know which game was your favourite!