Our Take
The classic Hasbro Operation board game tasks players with using metal tweezers to remove plastic ailment pieces from a cardboard patient without touching the metal edges — triggering a buzzer and lighting up the patient's nose if you do. Aimed at families and children aged 6 and up, it's a long-established party staple requiring steady hands and patience.
Key Features
Metal tweezers used to extract shaped plastic pieces from cavities in the game board
Buzzer and light-up red nose activate on contact with metal edges
Requires batteries (typically AA) to power the buzzer mechanism
Includes multiple uniquely shaped ailment pieces with humorous names (e.g. Funny Bone, Wrenched Ankle)
Suitable for 1 or more players, playable as a competitive or cooperative activity
Cardboard game board featuring illustrated patient "Cavity Sam"
Our Verdict
A solid choice for families with children aged 6–10 looking for a light, tactile party game with instant appeal. It won't hold attention indefinitely as children grow older, and piece loss is a real risk, but as a first board game or a gift it remains a reliably entertaining option.