Operation 1965
Designed by John Spinello
What it is
A battery-powered operation game where players use tweezers to remove plastic ailments without touching the buzzing metal edges.
Why it matters
Released by Milton Bradley in 1965, it is a landmark electronic dexterity game whose 'Cavity Sam' patient is instantly recognizable.
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How to play Operation
Operation is a light & easy to learn game (rated 1.0 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 1–6 players, runs about 10 minutes and is aimed at ages 6 and up. It's an Action / Dexterity and Children's Game where the core of play revolves around Dexterity. A battery-powered operation game where players use tweezers to remove plastic ailments without touching the buzzing metal edges. Released by Milton Bradley in 1965, it is a landmark electronic dexterity game whose 'Cavity Sam' patient is instantly recognizable.
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