I’ve actually read a detailed article about this phenomenon, and it gives a really interesting perspective on how foreign games became so deeply integrated into Indian culture, sometimes even being seen as traditional. You can check it here https://opgram.com/how-a-foreign-game-became-more-indian-than-india/. From my own experience, when I tried introducing classic board games to younger relatives, they were curious at first but quickly gravitated back to mobile apps because of convenience and the social aspect online. So yes, the “success” of imported games is a huge factor, but it also comes down to accessibility, ease of play, and peer influence.

Just chiming in as someone browsing the forum — it’s fascinating to notice how hobbies and games evolve over time. Even outside India, I’ve seen traditional games lose popularity as digital and online alternatives become more convenient. Sometimes it’s not about one game being better than another, but about how lifestyles change and how easy it is to engage with something quickly on a phone or computer. Observing this shift in different cultures is pretty interesting because it shows how technology affects traditions everywhere.