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What is the rubber band for in Operation?

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The rubber band is one of the things you have to take out of the guy being "operated" on. It goes in his leg.

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Who sells the game Operation?

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You can find the game Operation online for $19.99 or in big stores like Walmart or Target for about the same price. You can also find it at toy stores like Toys R Us.

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What if you botch the specialist chance, do you keep the card or does it get discarded?

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You keep the card and wait until the doctor card is played again. If the doctor once again fails to remove the piece, then the specialist has a chance again.

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Can I rest my hand on the board?

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Yes, you can. You just can't interfere with any other holes on the board.

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Can I win by getting cards?

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In a way, yes. You start your turn by drawing a card, and then by removing the token on the card from Charlie. If you successfully remove it, you keep the card and the "money prize" that comes with it. Whoever has the highest amount of money at the end wins.

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If a piece falls out on top of the board, do I leave it out for the next person?

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If a piece falls out on top of the board, but the buzzer doesn't go off, it is your piece. If the buzzer goes off and you drop it onto the board, you should put it back to its original location.

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What does the Wishbone represent?

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The wishbone represents the furcula which means little fork in Latin. It is a forked bone found in birds and some dinosaurs and is formed by the fusion of the two clavicles.

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How can we play Operation without batteries?

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You can't play Operation properly without batteries as often you don't realise that you've touched the sides until you hear the buzzer.

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Can I play the game without batteries?

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No, you cannot, because the metal only makes a noise when you touch it because of the batteries. Without them, a buzz would not go off, so you would not know if you had touched the sides.

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I received this game without the 26 cards. What do they say, and can I access a printable copy?

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You can likely find a printable copy online. However, you can still play the game by improvising card choices.

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Can you tell me more about the Specialist cards?

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There are 12 cards in total, and each one indicates a different piece to remove. Each card shows a picture of the piece, its name, and the reward for successfully removing it.

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What is the value of the washed out knee in the game?

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The washed out knee, or "Water On The Knee," is worth $500, according to its card.

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What is removed from the stomach in the game?

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You remove the bread basket, butterflies, and spare ribs in some versions.

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Can you support your hand with other fingers on the game surface?

Alexandra Grossi

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Yes, you can. It is very helpful to do that. House rules can stop you from doing that though, so as long as no such rules are in play, you can.

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Can I shake the board to move the pieces?

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No, because that would be cheating. You can't shake the board.

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Can I move the piece around to get it out?

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Yes, you can move the piece around using the tweezers given as long as you do not set off the buzzer and light.

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Do you keep playing your turn until you set the buzzer off?

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Yes and if you get a piece out of the body, you go again until you make it buzz. Then pass the tweezers onto the next person.

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What batteries does Operation use?

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Operation uses 2 1.5V"AA" alkaline batteries.

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What sound does the buzzer make?

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You'll hear the sound - it's quite loud. It's like a blaring that vibrates the game board slightly. Sometimes, when really focused, it may startle you.

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If the light is red is it the next person's turn?

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Yes. As soon as the red buzzer goes off, your turn is over, and the next player plays their turn.

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What happens if the doctor is also the specialist?

Kathryn Lemon

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In this situation, the doctor will play as normal. If they succeed in getting the part out, then they can take the money and keep the specialist card. If they do not succeed in getting the part, then that person can use their specialist card of the same part, and try again to get it.

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What if I get the doctor card for an item for which I also have the specialist card?

Kathryn Lemon

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Play your turn as the doctor, and if you win, collect the money and keep the specialist card. If you lose, then you can play your specialist card, and try for another shot.

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How do get the pencil out?

Annette Francis

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Pick it out sideways. If it is caught underneath the actual plastic of the board, you are going to want to just slide the edge of one of the prongs under to drag it out. Drag before you grab.

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What if I touch the side and the light goes on but no buzzer?

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Your game might be broken, so try having someone take a look at it, or try replacing the batteries.

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