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… ...

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.

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 ...

Congrats on buying Operation: Post-Roe! Here are the board game FAQs. April 25, 2024. 4 min. Introducing a new patient — Cavity Samantha — plus the chance to play with state legislators!

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 ...

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.

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.

A BRAINTEASER inspired by a popular childhood game is inducing nostalgia among puzzlers. Can you spot the correct version of the classic Operation game? Patient Claim Line is a UK-based Medic… ...

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.

John Spinello, creator of the beloved medical board game "Operation," needs a real one himself. 24/7 Live Houston Southwest Southeast Northwest Northeast. Welcome, Mickey. mickey@disney.com.

John Spinello, creator of the beloved medical board game "Operation," needs a real one himself. 24/7 Live Los Angeles Orange County Inland Empire Ventura County California. Welcome, Mickey.