# Gamified Operation Costumes This Halloween Couples Ensemble Recreates the Retro Board Game By M | Published 2015-10-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-couple References: [brit.co](http://www.brit.co/couples-halloween-costumes/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=couples-halloween-costumes) & [brit.co](http://www.brit.co) If you're looking for a humorous [Halloween couples costume](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oriental-trading) to test out this season, this retro Operation board game one might be a great one to try. The costume consists of one partner being the anatomical body prepped for surgery and the other being the surgeon. Operation is a [cult favorite game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board-crawl) that requires careful precision and steady hands as players remove objects from a surgery patient. The costume replicates the board game by turning one person into the patient with flesh toned nylons and a shirt complete with the various body parts and odd felt objects tacked on and a red light up nose. The second person dresses up as the surgeon in a pair of scrubs, face mask and holds a pair of tongs as if ready to operate. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro-themed Costumes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of Halloween costumes that pay homage to nostalgic board games and other retro themes. - **Humorous Couples Costumes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design a collection of funny and creative couples costumes that add a playful twist to Halloween. - **Gamification in Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate elements of popular games into fashion designs, creating interactive and engaging clothing pieces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Halloween Costumes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative and unique Halloween costume concepts that stand out in the market. - **Board Game Merchandise:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create merchandise inspired by popular board games, offering fans a way to showcase their love for gaming in creative ways. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine gaming elements with fashion, providing consumers with unique and interactive clothing options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Life-Sized Clog Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-costume.md) - [Smiling Sponge Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scrub-daddy-costume.md) - [Two-Person Halloween Outfits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nashville-hot-mozz-costume.md) - [Candy Bowl Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trickortreatable-costume.md) - [Cheesy Two-Person Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mozzmates.md) - [Macaroni-Inspired Halloween Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-bold-to-the-bone-costume.md) - [Guided Challenge Party Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-controller.md) - [QSR Meme Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirit-halloween-chipotle.md) - [Movie-Inspired Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-1.md)