Disney Frozen Operation
Based on Frozen Fever, Operation: Disney Frozen, from Hasbro Gaming, follows the story that Elsa and Kristoff are determined to give Anna the best birthday party ever. However, a flurry of mini snowmen sweeps in and creates chaos, and they’re on point to run the whole party. In the game, kids have to collect the mini snowmen while avoid getting buzzed to help make Anna’s birthday party perfect.

Game set-up is super easy: Just pop out the little snowmen and place them in the matching spots on the game board. The game also requires two AA batteries that are not included, so make sure you have them on hand (and put them in the board before you put in the snowmen—my biggest mistake). Then place the tweezers where all players have access to them.

On each player’s turn, he or she selects a snowman, and uses the tweezers to remove it from the gameboard without touching the metal sides. True story: I have such anxiety about hearing that buzzer (as I did in the original Operation game in the past) that even just typing out the instructions makes me tense. I should probably see someone about that. Although, truth be told, I feel like the stakes in this Disney Frozen version are much lower. Sure, I’d love for Anna to have the perfect birthday party, but I also feel like that’s not as serious as trying to remove the “Spare Ribs” from that terrified-looking Operation man. Amiright?

ANYWAY, if you successfully remove a snowman from the game without setting off the buzzer, you get to keep it, and the player with the most snowmen at the end, wins. Hooray! It’s also great to play as a one-player solo game, letting you practice your skills and see how many tries it takes you to collect all of the mini snowmen on your own.

Like the original Operation, the gameplay takes a little bit of finesse, so the recommendation for kids ages 6 and up seems like the perfect fit. It can be a bit frustrating for younger kids who don’t quite have the dexterity, so cooperative play, rather than competitive play, might be a better way to start out for younger snowman surgeons.

The board of this Disney Frozen version features fan-favorite Olaf, and an adorable birthday party scene of mini snowmen wreaking havoc. This game provides the classic play pattern of Operation with new characters that kids love, which makes it a win-win for the whole family.

About the author

Ali Mierzejewski

Ali Mierzejewski

Ali Mierzejewski is the editor-in-chief at The Toy Insider and The Pop Insider. With more than a decade of industry experience, Ali is a trusted source for parents, gift-givers, manufacturers, retailers, and more on the latest trends and hottest products. Whether you’re shopping for the best toys for kids — or looking for the latest in geek culture and entertainment for yourself — Ali’s expertise has you covered. When she’s not building LEGO sets or unwinding with a puzzle, Ali is obsessing over the latest season of The Bachelor, scrolling through Gritty’s Twitter, or rewatching The West Wing (for the 100th time). She is also a self-proclaimed expert on the history and lore of the entire Bachelor franchise. Ali has been featured on TODAY, The Wendy Williams Show, Yahoo Finance, Fox & Friends, HLN, The Weather Channel, ABC World News Now, and more. You can follow her on Instagram @hashtagtrendy.

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