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I don’t even know how many years it has been since I have played Operation, but I always enjoyed it as a kid.  It was always a challenge and it was a good game for seeing who had the steadiest hand.  Well, I think this Futurama version with Bender as the patient kicks the butt of the original board game!

Instructables member lcbo1234 is the creator of this awesome Futurama version of the board game Operation with Bender as the patient where you have to remove items from him like a gear, cigar, Fry’s wallet and a beer bottle.

If you are good at making things, you can find the guide to make your own Futurama game of Operation over at Instructables and if you do make one we’d love to see it!

I am such a huge sucker for Lego and everything about it. I don’t really know why, maybe it’s the child in me that is constantly making itself known. If I had the time, I would sit and build small cities, but those days are long gone unfortunately. I still enjoy seeing what other people are putting together and I love this idea. Star Wars, Lego and chess all combined to make the most awesome-looking chess set I’ve ever seen.

Only problem is I can’t find out where to buy one, maybe I have to start building my own! If anyone out there knows if this set is for sale please let me know.

via: geektyrant

These pixelated playing cards are inspired by Space Invaders, bringing you some nostalgia from your childhood in card form. From the bringer of the Optimus Maximus Keyboard, Art Lebedev.

Made in Russia and costing 8 Euros ($12)

Space Invader playing cards

The most recognizable and unforgettable characters in the video game industry team up to bring you the Nintendo Collector’s Edition of the world’s most popular board game, Monopoly. No controllers are necessary this time as you join forces with Mario, Luigi, Link, Zelda, Kirby and others on a quest to defeat your opponents and own it all. I must admit that I’m not keen on the many different versions of Monopoly out there, being a bit of a purist myself I usually prefer sticking with the original but this one is something I’m looking forward to playing.

The Nintendo Collector’s edition comes complete with 6 collectible pewter tokens featuring Mario’s Cap, Link’s Iron Boots, Donkey Kong’s Barrel, Hylian Shield, Koopa Shell and NES Controller. Rules include a 60 minute speed play option for a shorter game with the same amount of fun. Now you can buy, sell and trade your favorite Nintendo characters for a whole new game-playing experience. From everyone’s favorite red-capped plumber to barrel-tossing Donkey Kong to bounty hunter Samus Aran, they’re all up for grabs in this cool looking version of Monopoly.

Available from Amazon for £31.46

This literally is the coolest chess set ever made. Pop these unique chess game ice trays in the freezer while you consider your opening move.

Play a Winner Eat All game with frozen juice pieces and an aggressive strategy or use colored water and see how many games you can play before your pawns melt. Or just have chess piece ice for that Kasparov martini recipe you’ve been saving. Your move.

Comes with TWO molds, enough to make two sets of chess pieces. You can create two different colors of chess pieces by using juice instead of water. A great way to speed up those chess games that could go on for hours. Ice your competition before your king melts.
via: Craziest Gadgets

It shouldn’t always be all about video games and I feel that you should always take time out to play something a little more hands-on and interactive with fellow humans.

Fizz Man Industries spent 3 months bridging that gap with his sculpted Zelda chess set. It looks like it’s based on The WindWaker version… second only to OoT. But hey that’s just my opinion and because this is my blog, that makes it gospel.

Zelda Chess :: Nerd Approved

What do you do when waiting for your next mission out in Afghanistan? Exercise your grey matter, that’s what. And what better way than an improvised game of chess.

“Unless I miss my guesses, the queens are .50 BMG rounds, the kings .50 BMG casings, the rooks 40mm grenade casings, the bishops 7.62mm rounds, the knights taped 7.62mm casings, and the pawns 5.56mm casings. And it looks like the bases are water-bottle caps.”

I am aware that they haven’t been set up correctly, but hey, who cares.
via :: Make