The only coveted toy my grandparents had under the stairs in “the box” was the Etch A Sketch. 30 plus grandkids hoping for a turn taught us a lot!
You found something else. Either you found something to make the others jealous of your exploits, or you just truly found something else or someone else that satisfied the moment. Nobody paid any attention to us so we were on our own as far as entertainment. Those aunts and uncles showed us how to enjoy time with the ones they were with, their peers.
By the way, I always tried to find something to make the others follow me. Some new game, idea, adventure, whatever. Surprise!