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  • Question
    What is the rubber band for in Operation?
    Ya Boi
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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.
  • Question
    Who sells the game Operation?
    Community Answer
    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.
  • Question
    What if you botch the specialist chance, do you keep the card or does it get discarded?
    Andy Winder
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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.
  • Question
    Can I rest my hand on the board?
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can. You just can't interfere with any other holes on the board.
  • Question
    Can I win by getting cards?
    Community Answer
    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.
  • Question
    If a piece falls out on top of the board, do I leave it out for the next person?
    Community Answer
    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.
  • Question
    What does the Wishbone represent?
    Community Answer
    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.
  • Question
    What does the wishbone do?
    Community Answer
    People don't actually have wishbones. They are found in the breasts of birds.
  • Question
    How can we play Operation without batteries?
    Indie_Breath
    Community Answer
    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.
  • Question
    Can I play the game without batteries?
    Moi123456
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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.
  • Question
    Can you support your hand with other fingers on the game surface?
    Alexandra Grossi
    Community Answer
    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.
  • Question
    Can I shake the board to move the pieces?
    Community Answer
    No, because that would be cheating. You can't shake the board.
  • Question
    Can I move the piece around to get it out?
    Seasalt25
    Top Answerer
    Yes, you can move the piece around using the tweezers given as long as you do not set off the buzzer and light.
  • Question
    Do you keep playing your turn until you set the buzzer off?
    Rs90700
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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.
  • Question
    What batteries does Operation use?
    Tai Smith
    Community Answer
    Operation uses 2 1.5V"AA" alkaline batteries.
  • Question
    What sound does the buzzer make?
    Kathryn Lemon
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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.
  • Question
    If the light is red is it the next person's turn?
    Kathryn Lemon
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    Yes. As soon as the red buzzer goes off, your turn is over, and the next player plays their turn.
  • Question
    What happens if the doctor is also the specialist?
    Kathryn Lemon
    Community Answer
    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.
  • Question
    What if I get the doctor card for an item for which I also have the specialist card?
    Kathryn Lemon
    Community Answer
    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.
  • Question
    How do get the pencil out?
    Annette Francis
    Community Answer
    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.
  • Question
    What if I touch the side and the light goes on but no buzzer?
    Community Answer
    Your game might be broken, so try having someone take a look at it, or try replacing the batteries.
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