Operation

Dr. Trouble, known as Operation in the English-speaking world, is an iconic dexterity game created in 1964 by John Spinello. Marketed since 1965, this game skillfully blends playful surgery and manual precision, captivating generations of players around the world.

The concept is simple but ingenious: players take on the role of surgeons trying to extract various "organs" from a plastic patient using tweezers, without touching the metal edges of the cavities, otherwise triggering an alarm. This mix of dexterity and tension has made Dr. Trouble a classic family game, accessible from the age of 6.

Despite its age, Dr. Trouble continues to evolve, with 25 recorded versions, ranging from the original edition to more recent thematic variants. Its lasting success is a testament to the timeless appeal of dexterity games in the world of board games.