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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 ...

The inventor of the beloved children's game, "Operation," was paid a mere $500. Now he needs $25K worth of oral surgery.

John Spinello, the 77-year-old creator of Operation sold the rights to the game for just $500 in the early 60s, but now needs $25,000 for oral surgery, the Huffington Post reported on Monday.

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.

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, the 77-year-old creator of Operation sold the rights to the game for just $500 in the early 60s, but now needs $25,000 for oral surgery, the Huffington Post reported on Monday.