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Operation (game)

Operation is a battery-operated game of physical skill that tests players' hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. The game's prototype was invented in 1964 by University of Illinois industrial-design student John Spinello, who sold his rights to renowned toy designer Marvin Glass for $500 and the promise of a job upon graduation, which was not…

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Age range
6+
Chance
Low
Designers
John Spinello
Players
1–4 players
Playing time
10–20 minutes
Publication
March 27, 1965; 61 years ago (1965-03-27)

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Operation (game)

Nodes62
Edges61
Triples9
Avg. degree1.97
Density0.032258
Components1

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Operation (game)

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Age range · 1
Operation (game) → 6+
Chance · 1
Operation (game) → Low
Designers · 1
Operation (game) → John Spinello
Players · 1
Operation (game) → 1–4 players
Playing time · 1
Operation (game) → 10–20 minutes
Publication · 1
Operation (game) → March 27, 1965; 61 years ago (1965-03-27)
Publishers · 1
Operation (game) → Hasbro
Setup time · 1
Operation (game) → 2 minutes
Skills · 1
Operation (game) → Dexterity

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SubjectPredicateObjectConfidenceSrc
Operation (game)Age range6+1.00infobox
Operation (game)ChanceLow1.00infobox
Operation (game)DesignersJohn Spinello1.00infobox
Operation (game)Players1–4 players1.00infobox
Operation (game)Playing time10–20 minutes1.00infobox
Operation (game)PublicationMarch 27, 1965; 61 years ago (1965-03-27)1.00infobox
Operation (game)PublishersHasbro1.00infobox
Operation (game)Setup time2 minutes1.00infobox
Operation (game)SkillsDexterity1.00infobox

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