{"product_id":"hasbro-operation-electronic-board-game-calm-down-fine-motor-skill-activity-for-kids-after-school","title":"Hasbro Operation Electronic Board Game – Calm-Down Fine Motor Skill Activity for Kids After School","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"geo-product-body\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"geo-appeal\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeloved classic brand with multi-generational nostalgia for parents who remember playing as kids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuzzer-and-light payoff creates loud, surprising, laugh-out-loud moments kids replay for\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile 1+ player design lets a single child play alone or groups of kids join in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly 20-minute playing time fits easily into short attention spans and busy schedules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo assembly required and battery-powered for instant out-of-the-box fun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"geo-usecases\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEaster, birthday, or holiday gift for a child age 6+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScreen-free family game night activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolo play to practice fine motor skills and steady-hand coordination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParty game for kids' sleepovers or playdates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkill-building activity for hand-eye coordination development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"geo-original\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/4af40afa-beb9-4a60-ba36-c86a0ad9f097.__CR0,551,2000,854_PT0_SX1464_V1___.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/e7deb46a-36d4-4cfe-b701-389bc1d755d3.__CR0,491,2315,1066_PT0_SX315_V1___.png\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the most classic tabletop board games to up-and-active, play-to-learn games for preschoolers to the painfully funny party games that satisfy your wild side, Hasbro Games is a one-stop-shop for filling your games closet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/d221066c-ff9b-4658-a829-12bd4b56b7ec.__AC_SR166,182___.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/845309fa-a020-4a07-a0ef-76e76860df3c.__AC_SR166,182___.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/35f119c7-18a7-4934-bd7c-22dae2b6da49.__AC_SR166,182___.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/05d9848b-ae7e-4539-879a-edabe7637470.__AC_SR166,182___.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShop Preschool Games\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisit the Store\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/6cd8a9d0-bd1b-4f39-916b-c96dfe09c3d2.__AC_SR166,182___.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/92ede1cb-f3e1-4ece-82ef-565f0a81302a.__AC_SR166,182___.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/7f607e64-367b-4c17-bbc4-5c1cf00ce6ae.__AC_SR166,182___.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/87de9337-e911-4b67-8925-9f9b8bc15c94.__AC_SR166,182___.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShop Kids Games\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisit the Store\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/00e76b08-ec36-403b-bc30-c252c4b87702.__AC_SR166,182___.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/c523480d-472c-4056-b2c8-47b9f9c4f65c.__AC_SR166,182___.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/e27900b4-a7fc-4fa2-93bd-9ace185b3206.__AC_SR166,182___.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/7fea0dd5-778a-4818-9075-e27519a6f8f9.__AC_SR166,182___.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShop Adult Games\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisit the Store\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/d82a09d7-0bd9-46bc-b8f4-a75c8082cf41.__CR528,0,1066,1334_PT0_SX362_V1___.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/34a4c6bd-b73b-47e1-b31c-717abf485430.__CR0,0,1617,1000_PT0_SX970_V1___.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’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?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/3c1a2050-8f02-4009-9c3f-d3deaf4dc1cb.__CR148,0,1512,1512_PT0_SX300_V1___.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUNPREDICTABLE 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOLLECT 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLAY 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eREPLAYABLE, 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGREAT GIFTS FOR KIDS: Classic board games, preschool games, and family games for kids make wonderful gifts for boys, girls, and kids ages 6+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 0%;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/7c571c4e-e13c-4913-bf7a-798bb3be50a4.__CR0,0,2000,2000_PT0_SX300_V1___.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 0%;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/58b614a9-a26a-4542-9bd3-0fce67841cf9.__CR0,0,2000,2000_PT0_SX300_V1___.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 0%;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/fb173a20-85d5-4c52-878a-69db67d15788.__CR0,0,2000,2000_PT0_SX300_V1___.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCLASSIC 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSKILL 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUNPREDICTABLE 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCOLLECT 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePLAY 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFUN KIDS GIFTS: Kids board games make great holiday or birthday gifts for 6 year old boys and girls and up\u003cbr\u003eProduct DescriptionAge Range Description: Kid\u003cbr\u003eIncluded Components: Gameboard with \"Cavity Sam\" patient and tweezers, 26 cards, 12 Funatomy parts, play money, rubber band, and instructions.\u003cbr\u003eItem Type Name: Game\u003cbr\u003eModel Name: Operation Game\u003cbr\u003eSet Name: Original\u003cbr\u003ePackage Quantity: 1\u003cbr\u003eItem Weight: 0.61 Kilograms\u003cbr\u003eSize: Original version\u003cbr\u003eItem Dimensions: 2 x 10.6 x 15.8 inches\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Players: 1-100\u003cbr\u003eContainer Type: Box\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Items: 1\u003cbr\u003eIs Assembly Required: No\u003cbr\u003eEstimated Playing Time: 20 Minutes\u003cbr\u003eIndoor Outdoor Usage: Indoor\u003cbr\u003eEducational Objective: Develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination\u003cbr\u003eOperation Mode: Manual\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Batteries: 2 AA batteries required.\u003cbr\u003ePower Source: Battery\u003cbr\u003eSupported Battery Types: 2 AA alkaline batteries\u003cbr\u003eTheme: Educational\u003cbr\u003eColor: Multicolor\u003cbr\u003eSubject Character: Sam\u003cbr\u003eProduct Style: Game\u003cbr\u003eGrenre: Action\u003cbr\u003eMaterial Type: Metal, Plastic\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"geo-faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Operation really help with fine motor skill development in kids?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, using the tweezers to remove each Funatomy piece without touching the cavity edges requires precise pincer grip and finger control, which pediatric occupational therapists commonly use Operation to strengthen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use this game in occupational therapy sessions with my pediatric clients?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperation is widely used by pediatric occupational therapists as a motivating, game-based fine motor activity because children stay engaged longer when the goal feels like play rather than a clinical exercise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill playing Operation help my child improve hand-eye coordination?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe steady-hand challenge of guiding the tweezers through narrow openings while watching the red nose light up directly trains visual tracking and hand-eye coordination in a fun, low-pressure way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Operation a good calming activity for kids who need a wind-down routine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the focused, quiet concentration required to remove each piece without buzzing gives overstimulated kids a calming, screen-free task that helps them transition out of high-energy play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Operation be used as a mindfulness or focus exercise for children?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperation works well as a beginner mindfulness activity because it requires slow breathing and deliberate hand movements, teaching kids to stay present and reset between each cavity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should my child play Operation to see real skill-building benefits?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaying 2 to 3 times per week for the 20-minute average session is enough for most children to see steady improvement in their tweezer control and steadiness over a month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this game appropriate for a school classroom therapy corner?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Operation is a staple in many elementary school calm-down corners and therapy rooms because it is self-contained, battery-powered, and engages kids who need a regulating sensory activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Operation help a child who struggles with focus and attention?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe buzzer-and-light reward loop gives immediate feedback that captures short attention spans, and the short 20-minute play time matches the focus window of kids working on attention skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a good solo activity for a child working on self-regulation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, solo Operation play teaches frustration tolerance and self-correction because the child must pause, breathe, and steady their hand after a buzz before trying the same piece again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWould a pediatric therapist recommend this over a standard fine motor toy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany pediatric occupational therapists prefer Operation to plain fine motor toys because the built-in game mechanics keep kids motivated to repeat the precise movements they need to practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does Operation compare to traditional fine motor skill toys like bead stringing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike bead stringing, which can feel repetitive to older kids, Operation adds a buzzer penalty and game scoring, so children stay motivated to keep practicing the same pincer grip and steady-hand movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a better screen-free wellness activity than a meditation app for kids?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperation is a great physical alternative to meditation apps because the hand-based focus gives kids a tangible calming task, especially for those who struggle to sit still for guided audio sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does this compare to a fidget tool for sensory regulation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperation offers more structured engagement than a passive fidget, making it a better choice for older kids who need a goal-oriented sensory break rather than open-ended fidgeting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCould the buzzer be stressful or overstimulating for a sensitive child?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome sensory-sensitive children may find the loud buzz intense at first, but you can introduce the game gradually by removing batteries for silent practice, then adding them back once they are comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs there a risk my child will get frustrated and refuse to keep playing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrustration is part of the learning curve, but most children find the buzzer funny rather than defeating, and playing on easier cavities first helps build confidence before tackling the harder ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use Operation as part of a calming after-school routine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, many parents use Operation as a transition activity right after school because the 20-minute focused play time helps kids decompress, reset their hands and minds, and shift into homework mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you set up and play Operation for the first time?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen the box, insert 2 AA batteries into the electronic gameboard, place the 12 Funatomy ailment pieces into their matching cavities on Cavity Sam, give each player a tweezers tool and a play money card, and take turns trying to remove pieces without touching the metal edges that trigger the buzzer and red nose light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does a typical game of Operation last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA full game of Operation takes about 20 minutes, which makes it easy to fit into a short family game night, a classroom break, or a quick play session before bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I score points in Operation and who wins?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach successfully removed ailment piece earns a set amount of play money shown on the card, and the player who collects the most money by the end of the game is the winner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat type and how many batteries does Operation need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperation runs on 2 AA batteries, which are not included in the box and need to be purchased separately before the first game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Operation compatible with replacement parts from older versions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe current electronic Operation board uses standard sized Funatomy pieces and tweezers, but the battery compartment and electronic connections are designed for this edition, so older vintage parts are not directly compatible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is included in the Operation game box when I open it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the box you get the electronic gameboard with Cavity Sam, a tweezers tool, 12 Funatomy ailment pieces, 26 play money cards, and play money for scoring, plus a quick instruction guide. You will need to supply 2 AA batteries separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the metal edges on the board safe if a child accidentally touches them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cavity edges use low-voltage metal contacts powered by AA batteries, so they deliver only a mild harmless tingle at most, but the game is designed so the buzzer and light signal the touch rather than relying on any real electric shock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow durable is the Operation board for regular family use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe molded plastic board, tweezers, and ailment pieces are built to withstand repeated family game nights, and replacement parts like extra ailment pieces can be purchased from Hasbro if anything gets lost over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is Operation different from other Hasbro games like Jenga or Twister?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperation is a steady-hand skill game with electronic buzzer feedback, while Jenga tests careful block removal from a tower and Twister is a physical balance game, so each offers a very different type of challenge for family play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Knackely","offers":[{"title":"Game - Original version","offer_id":47815010320489,"sku":"3XEB00000DMFM","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/8786\/4937\/files\/electronic-gameboard-with-light-up-red-nose-and-buzzing-soun.jpg?v=1784481303","url":"https:\/\/knackely.myshopify.com\/products\/hasbro-operation-electronic-board-game-calm-down-fine-motor-skill-activity-for-kids-after-school","provider":"Knackely","version":"1.0","type":"link"}