If you grew up in the apartment block streets of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia in the 90s or 2000s, there’s a good chance this game lives in your memory too. We called them “Mortal,” though I only learned much later their real name was Pogs. It was one of the most fun and unforgettable parts of childhood. I used to stare at the different designs, collect them, and even try to redraw them by hand.

Looking back now, it honestly feels like that was the beginning of everything for me.