‘Ek Machhali Paani Mein Gayi Chappak’: This viral game has Instagram users coming up with new versions

New game alert! 'Ek Machhali Paani Mein Gayi Chappak' has Instagram users coming up with their own versions.

Ek Machchali Viral Game

Growing up in the 90s introduced people to a sea of fun games like “Gilli Danda”, “Hide and Seek”, “Kho Kho”, and others. However, the digital age restricted many to their mobile phones–adding up to their screen time. While a section of the 90s born are content in the social media bubble, others still reminisce about the “good old days”–when outdoor games brought some quirk to life. Well, if you are done with your PlayStation and other online games, the internet has found a hilarious game–Ek Machhli Paani Mein Gai, Chappak–that has Instagram users engrossed.

What birthed Ek Machhali Paani Me Gai, Chappak game?

Although the viral game is now being shared by several Instagram users, it is believed that it was first shared by a content creator, Maan Tomar. The text on the video read, “She: He must me (be) cheating on me. Meanwhile He: With his friends.”

The game can be played with as many people, seated in a circle. One member of the group starts by saying “Ek machhali.” The next member needs to enact and say, “Paani mein gayi.” The third member continues with a clap and says, “Chappak.” But this is not it. The game continues with the fourth member who carries forward the fun with “Do machchali.”

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As much as fun this game sounds, it also has ground rules. The member who fumbles—forgetting the counting—is thrown out of the game.

Maan Tomar—who introduced the game to the internet along with his friends—wrote on Instagram, “For rules, checkout the link in bio. Thank you everyone for making it viral.. we feel so blessed for the love we are receiving.”

Watch the video here:

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Internet reactions to Ek Machchali Paani Mein Gayi, Chappak

The viral game caught Tinder India’s attention, compelling them to comment on the video. “mere saare talking stages bhi paani mein gaye, chhapak,” commented the dating platform. The official handle of YouTube Creators India left a comment saying, “creators, please end your video with ek machhli and start a chain in the comments.”

One user wrote, “idk why i can’t stop watching this video.” Another user said, “Already viral, On fun friday hr bring this game to us chapak chapak chapak.”

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While “Ek Machhali Paani Mein Gayi, Chappak,” is taking the internet by storm, content creators are now creating their versions of the game—leaving users in the splits. A viral creator, popular as Jagat Didi, put forth the plight of ‘corporate majdoors’ by playing the said game but with his laptop. The video opens with the creator with his laptop saying, “Ek mail Outlook pe aaya broom. Do mail do mail Outlook pe aaya Outlook pe aaya broom broom.”

Sharing the video, he wrote, “Didi main nahi khel raha ye game.”

Watch here:

https://www.instagram.com/p/C29W0IpSosV/

Are you gonna try this game with your friends or colleagues?

Shruti Kaushal

Shruti Kaushal is a social media sieve and catches’em trends before they grow big, especially cinema. She has been a journalist for 5 years and covers trends, art and culture, and entertainment. ... Read More

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