At a glance
Players: 1+ · Play time: 30 min · Ages: 6+ · Skill and action game · Publisher: The Op
Operation: The Nightmare Before Christmas (USA-OP004-261)
Operation: The Nightmare Before Christmas is a skill and action game from The Op for 1 or more players, ages 6+, that plays in about 30 minutes.
How it plays
In this collector's edition, Oogie Boogie is the patient and you remove custom Funatomy parts.
It's the classic Operation challenge. Use the tweezers to carefully lift each Funatomy piece out of the patient without touching the sides.
Bump the edge and the buzzer goes off. Steady hands win the day.
Saga Table Talk
Great for: Kids and adults who like a steady-hand challenge, and fans who want a fun, themed piece for their collection.
What a game night feels like: Silence, held breath, and then a burst of laughter every time the buzzer goes off.
If you like this, try: Operation: Shrek, Clue: The Nightmare Before Christmas
Teaching tip: Let the youngest players go first on the easier pieces; save the tight ones for the grown-ups.
FAQ
How many players can play Operation: The Nightmare Before Christmas?
Operation: The Nightmare Before Christmas is for 1 or more players.
How long does Operation: The Nightmare Before Christmas take?
The Op lists about 30 minutes.
What age is Operation: The Nightmare Before Christmas for?
The Op recommends it for ages 6+.
Do I need anything else to play Operation: The Nightmare Before Christmas?
No. Operation: The Nightmare Before Christmas is a complete, standalone game.
Is Operation: The Nightmare Before Christmas good for two players?
Yes. It plays with two, and The Op lists it for 1 or more players.
What's the difference between this and Operation: Shrek?
Same steady-hand game. Here Oogie Boogie is the patient; in the Shrek edition, Shrek is.
