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Operation Electronic Board Game, Family Games for Kids Ages 6+, Kids Board Games for 1+ Players, Funny Games for Kids, Kids Gifts (Amazon Exclusive)
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- CLASSIC OPERATION GAMEPLAY: A favorite kids game for generations. With the Operation electronic game, kids get to play "the doctor" and perform "surgery" to make Cavity Sam better--or they get the buzzer
- SKILL AND COORDINATION: In this fun board game for kids, players use skill and coordination to remove all kinds of easy-grab wacky ailment pieces with the tweezers without hitting the sides of the cavities
- UNPREDICTABLE AND FUNNY GAME FOR KIDS: When a player hits the sides with the tweezers, kids can giggle as—buzzzzz.—the surprising buzzer goes off and Cavity Sam's red nose lights up
- COLLECT MOST MONEY TO WIN: Earn money for every successful removal of a Funatomy part that doesn't set off the buzzer. The player with the most money at the end of the game wins
- PLAY SOLO OR WITH FRIENDS: The Operation board game is an easy to learn family game for kids to play alone or a fun party game with friends
- FUN KIDS GIFTS: Kids board games make great holiday or birthday gifts for 6 year old boys and girls and up
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 2 x 10.6 x 15.8 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.35 pounds |
Country of Origin | China |
ASIN | B00000DMFM |
Item model number | 4545 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 6 months and up |
Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. |
Best Sellers Rank | #979 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #35 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Release date | August 1, 2018 |
Manufacturer | Hasbro |
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It's the Operation electronic board game, a game night favorite, featuring hilarious ailments. The patient, Cavity Sam, is a little under the weather. Who can avoid the buzz and help him recover without lighting up his red nose? Players choose a Doctor card with 12 possible wacky anatomy parts to remove. Just steer clear of the sides of the game unit to avoid the dreaded buzzer! If they don't set off the buzzer, they earn the amount of money shown on the back of the card. The player with the best skills and the most money at the end of the game wins. A beloved children's game for ages 6 and up, it's one of the best family games for game night and a laugh-out-loud indoor game for playdates. Looking for fun gifts for kids? Classic board games for families make great gifts for girls and boys any time of the year! Operation and Hasbro Gaming and all related terms are trademarks of Hasbro.
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Surely countless medical careers have been launched because of this humorous game. The Operation game board features Sam the patient, lying atop a red plastic "operating table" with 12 body cavities exposed. Players perform highly skilled procedures with a pair of tweezers such as removing a broken heart or butterflies in the stomach. This kind of surgery requires a steady hand! Doctors must remove the offending body part without touching the metal lining of the cavity. Touch the metal edge, and you'll set off the buzzer and make Sam's nose light up. Then the designated Specialist steps in--for double the fee! If you're playing solo, try performing all 12 operations without getting zapped. Two AA batteries are required. Operation is for one or more players. --Elizabeth Ward
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Doctor, the patient is here to see you! And he's got a quite a few complaints, including a broken heart, water on the knee and butterflies in the stomach! Use all your skill and coordination to remove the patient's "ailments" with the tweezers - without setting off the buzzer and making the patient's nose light up! When that happens, it's time to call in a specialist!
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- For 1 or more players
- Includes game board with patient, body part tweezers, light bulb, and buzzer
- Instructions in English and Spanish
- Skills: fine motor coordination, strategy
- 2 D batteries required
- Supply is limited --
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WARNING: Choking Hazard -- Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
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It’s the Operation electronic board game, a Family Game Night favorite, featuring hilarious ailments! The patient, Cavity Sam, is a little under the weather. Who can avoid the buzz and help him recover without lighting up his red nose?

UNPREDICTABLE AND FUNNY GAME FOR KIDS: If a player hits the sides with the tweezers, kids will giggle as—buzzzzz!—the surprising buzzer goes off and Cavity Sam’s red nose lights up
COLLECT THE MOST MONEY TO WIN: Earn money for every successful removal of a Funatomy part that doesn’t set off the buzzer. The player with the most money at the end of the game wins
PLAY WITH FRIENDS OR SOLO: The Operation board game works as an exciting 2 player game, a party game with friends, or an indoor activity for kids to play alone
REPLAYABLE, ANYTIME FUN: The Operation game is fast, fun, and easy to learn, so kids can play again and again. It’s just right for playdates, visits to Grandma, family time, and more
GREAT GIFTS FOR KIDS: Classic board games, preschool games, and family games for kids make wonderful gifts for boys, girls, and kids ages 6+
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Customers enjoy this board game as a family activity, particularly with younger children, and appreciate its vintage style and functionality. The quality and value for money receive mixed reviews - while some find it good quality and worth the price, others report it being poorly made and cheaply produced.
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Customers find this board game entertaining, particularly for family gatherings, with multiple customers noting it's suitable for ages 4 and above.
"Very entertaining game, my daughter loved it, it has very good quality material and we are all delighted at home, we had a lot of fun with this game" Read more
"...I have to admit It's fun for adults too." Read more
"...I loved this game as a kid and still do. We bought this as a gift for our 5 year old...." Read more
"...It's a fun game and teaches children coordination and dexterity. Unfortunately, the essential pieces are usually long lost before the battery dies." Read more
Customers find that the board game works great and is better than the new version, with one customer noting it's exactly as expected.
"I bought this classic favorite for one of my 7year old grandkids. I have to admit It's fun for adults too." Read more
"GREAT!!!!!!" Read more
"Purchased as a gift. Worked as expected. Delivery time as expected." Read more
"Awesome as always. Still despise the horse!! Swear the buzzer is softer now...." Read more
Customers love the style of this board game, describing it as a classic version that looks exactly like the original from the 1980s.
"Classic and timeless game! Kids loved it and good quality." Read more
"The game came with all of the correct pieces and it looked exactly like the original version I played as a child over and over. Great purchase!" Read more
"...appeal of the game has stood the test of time, the quality of this game is less than acceptable...." Read more
"Bought this as a Christmas present for my niece. Looks just like the operation game I remember playing as a kid." Read more
Customers have mixed experiences with the board game's durability, with some reporting it lasts for years while others find it poorly made and wish it was more sturdy.
"Very entertaining game, my daughter loved it, it has very good quality material and we are all delighted at home, we had a lot of fun with this game" Read more
"Not as well made as it was when I was a kid in the 1980s, but what is? I loved this game as a kid and still do...." Read more
"Good game for 5 years and up. Had a blast playing it" Read more
"Same game I remember as a kid. It’s now a cheaper, thinner plastic, but still works." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the board game's value for money, with some finding it worth the price while others describe it as cheaply produced.
"Classic game, 5 yo grandson loves it. Good price and shipped quickly." Read more
"Same game I remember as a kid. It’s now a cheaper, thinner plastic, but still works." Read more
"...Money is part of life and the version with the money adds dimension to the game that helps teach kids about money...." Read more
"...It is very cheap and flimsy...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2025Color: MulticolorVerified PurchaseVery entertaining game, my daughter loved it, it has very good quality material and we are all delighted at home, we had a lot of fun with this game
- Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2025Color: MulticolorVerified PurchaseI bought this classic favorite for one of my 7year old grandkids. I have to admit It's fun for adults too.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2025Color: MulticolorVerified PurchaseNot as well made as it was when I was a kid in the 1980s, but what is? I loved this game as a kid and still do. We bought this as a gift for our 5 year old. It’s funny watching him with the same panic and stress of trying to play without making the buzzer go off that adults feel too. Classic game!
- Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2025Color: MulticolorVerified PurchaseGood game for 5 years and up. Had a blast playing it
- Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2024Color: MulticolorVerified PurchaseMy grandson needed to go to the hospital for stitches at the age of 4 years old. I ordered this for him wo when he came home, he could play doctor. This game arrived in 2 days and he was scared by the buzzer but eventually got used to it.
This game came out when I was a tween, but at the time, there were no ages listed on games, and it was new! The biggest problem with this game is that it only comes with the bones and parts needed for this game and these little pieces get lost easily. There should be one or two bags of extra parts so the game will have longevity in the home.
It's a fun game and teaches children coordination and dexterity. Unfortunately, the essential pieces are usually long lost before the battery dies.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2025Color: MulticolorVerified PurchaseI loved this game growing up. Got it for my grandkid (4-5), but it’s a bit too challenging for them at this age. Looking forward to the future and lots of fun playtime.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2025Color: MulticolorVerified PurchaseClassic and timeless game! Kids loved it and good quality.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2024Color: MulticolorVerified PurchaseI've recently picked up Operation to introduce it to my niece, and it instantly brought back so many fun memories! This game is perfect for both kids and adults, combining skill, patience, and a little bit of humor. The setup is super simple, and the concept is easy to understand—remove the "funny bone" or "water on the knee" without setting off the buzzer. That buzzer sound and the red nose lighting up still make everyone jump and laugh.
Overall, Operation is a fantastic choice for family game night or just a fun distraction on a rainy day. It’s challenging enough to keep everyone engaged, and the silly ailments add a lot of charm. Definitely worth adding to your game collection!
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- NilReviewed in Australia on March 13, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Game Great for the kids
Color: MulticolorVerified PurchaseClassic game cant go wrong
- AnnalyReviewed in Canada on December 14, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Great game!!
Color: MulticolorVerified PurchaseGreat childhood game! My 6 year old Daughter loves this game. This is definitely like the original not the new version. The buzz is not as strong as I remembered but its just as good.
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Itzia M.Reviewed in Mexico on July 8, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Bueno
Color: MulticolorVerified PurchaseBuen producto lo que esperaba
- DanielReviewed in Singapore on February 13, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Good game of skills
Color: MulticolorVerified PurchaseKids loved it. Some are quite difficult to take out.
- phantomchicReviewed in Canada on November 28, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Original product and works great
Color: MulticolorVerified PurchaseWorks great and it is the original which is better then the newest version. It takes 2 AA batteries instead of the big D Battery that would never stay in place on my older one.
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