{"product_id":"operation-game","title":"Operation Game","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA laugh-out-loud classic that’s secretly packed with skill-building.\u003c\/strong\u003e In the classic \u003cem\u003eOperation\u003c\/em\u003e electronic board game, kids get to play “the doctor” and help Cavity Sam feel better—without touching the sides and setting off the famous \u003cstrong\u003ebuzz\u003c\/strong\u003e (and flashing red nose!). It’s an easy-to-learn, high-engagement game that families love for game night, rainy days, and screen-free fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12 silly “ailments” keep the challenge fresh.\u003c\/strong\u003e From the wishbone and charlie horse to water on the knee and writer’s cramp, kids choose a Doctor card and try to remove the matching piece with the tweezers. Stay steady, move slowly, and celebrate the win when you avoid the buzzer.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy parents love it:\u003c\/strong\u003e It’s funny, quick to set up, and encourages patience and focus. Kids naturally practice taking turns, following directions, and sticking with a task—even when it gets tricky.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy occupational therapists love it:\u003c\/strong\u003e Operation is a playful way to target a variety of pediatric OT skills, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine motor control\u003c\/strong\u003e (precise pincer grasp, graded movement, controlled release)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand strength \u0026amp; endurance\u003c\/strong\u003e (sustaining grip on tweezers, stabilizing the hand)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eBilateral coordination\u003c\/strong\u003e (one hand stabilizes while the other performs a precise task)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eVisual-motor integration\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ehand-eye coordination\u003c\/strong\u003e (aligning tweezers to the target)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotor planning\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eimpulse control\u003c\/strong\u003e (slow, purposeful movement to avoid the buzz)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttention\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003efrustration tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eself-regulation\u003c\/strong\u003e (reset and try again)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake it easier or harder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start with larger pieces first, allow two hands on the tweezers, or practice outside the board before moving to the “surgery.” To increase the challenge, add a timer, use only the dominant hand, or create “rules” like holding a steady posture and keeping elbows off the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to win:\u003c\/strong\u003e Successfully remove the piece without touching the sides to earn the money on the back of the card. The player with the most money at the end wins—bragging rights included!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended for \u003cstrong\u003eages 6+\u003c\/strong\u003e. Great for family game night, homeschool breaks, OT sessions, and indoor play with friends.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hasbro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67864604672132,"sku":"nmk1793051668211","price":19.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1013\/1354\/4324\/files\/operation-game_1.jpg?v=1793051674","url":"https:\/\/quadlawnwear.shop\/products\/operation-game","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}