John Spinello, who invented the board game Operation nearly 50 years ago, ironically, now needs a real operation — but the 77-year-old Illinois man can’t afford it. Spinello, who sold the rig… ...

John Spinello, 77, (pictured) invented the board game in 1964 when he was a student at the University of Illinois and sold the rights to a toy designer for $500.

Creator of Operation Board Game Cannot Afford $25,000 Operation. John Spinello invented the popular game 50 years ago, but sold the rights for just $500. By Abid Rahman. Plus Icon.

He created the infamous BUZZ-worthy surgery game "Operation," but now John Spinello, 77, needs an operation of his own, ABC news reported.In 1964, Spinello invented an electric game where the ...

Board Game Operation's Inventor Needs Surgery. The cash-strapped Illinois man is not entitled to royalties from the best-selling game, whose rights he sold for just $500.

Creator of Operation Board Game Needs Money for Real Surgery. John Spinello needs $25,000 in oral surgery. By ABC News. October 29, 2014, 8:37 AM. NaN:NaN.

A Rick & Morty version of the Operation board game has officially been announced. The new version of the game is based on the third episode of the show’s first season, Anatomy Park. In the ...

Creator of Operation Board Game Cannot Afford $25,000 Operation. John Spinello invented the popular game 50 years ago, but sold the rights for just $500. By Abid Rahman. Plus Icon.

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