Hobbies And Interests
Operation
This classic board game was released in 1965 and has been popular since. Operation is ideally for 1 to 6 players ages 6 and up. The object of the game is to remove ficticious body parts from a patient by using tweezers. Surrounding the body parts are censors, and if the tweezers come in contact with the censors, a buzzer will sound to simulate the patient's pain. Once the buzzer sounds, the player's turn is over. The game has been rereleased many times, and some versions include play money, such as the 2004 version. Versions of the game have also been released in which the patient in the game is a character from a children's movie, such as Shrek, or is a superhero, such as Iron Man. This game can be purchased at most retail stores or online for $12 to $20.
Jr. Doctor
Jr. Doctor is a computer video game published by Curiosoft. In this game, children get to be a doctor in a hospital and cure patients well known from storybooks, such as Frosty the Snowman or Humpty Dumpty. Jr. Doctor couples as a learning tool, as it teaches players about illnesses, such as the common cold and chicken pox, while allowing them to cure the patients of these ailments. Kids are also able to perform surgery and are faced with battling bacteria. This game can be purchased from retail and online stores. It is priced from $15 to $20, with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
My Hero: Doctor
My Hero: Doctor is part of a videogame series in which kids have the opportunity to be the hero. In this game, there are ten levels of excitement in which kids must save patients' lives. Simulation bone scans, mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, and injecting medicine are all tasks your child will face. The player must race to destinations in daytime and nighttime settings and can use medical supplies, such as gauze and syringes, to restore the affected patients' health. This game is recommended for ages 10 and up and costs approximately $15 at online or retail outlets.