what is the name of the patient in the game "operation?"
The patient is nicknamed "Cavity Sam", from the classic board game Operation.
The game, released by Milton Bradley, was invented by John Spinello as a school assignment while studying industrial design at the University of Illinois. Spinello sold his idea to the toy company for $500, and it was then licensed to Milton Bradley.
Cavity Sam with his light up red nose has been suffering from different funny ailments riddling his body, including:
- Bread Basket
- Butterflies in the Stomach
- Ankle Bone Connected to the Knee Bone
- Spare Ribs
- Funny Bone
- Water on the Knee
- Charley Horse
- Adam's Apple
- Writer's Cramp
- Wish Bone
- Wrenched Ankle
- Broken Heart
Operation tests your own patience as you attempt to steadily remove harmful objects from the patient's body, an excellent skill-based addition to kid's collection.
Over time there have been many special editions to the game including Spider-Man, The Simpsons, and most recently Toy Story 3. Find out the rules and instructions for the board game Operation at ClassicGamesandPuzzles.com.
Learn helpful strategies for teaching children how to play board games, shared by Superduperinc.com.
Of interest, board games are a great way for families to spend quality time together. Find out the 10 best classic board games for kids, according to FamilyEducation.com