# Board Game Autos The Operation Car Houses an Adult Version of the Classic Kids' Game By Michael Hines | Published 2011-03-26 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/operation-car References: [walyou](http://walyou.com/operation-race-car/) & [murileemartin](http://murileemartin.com/wordpress/?p=5) If you're in the mood for a blast from the past, you need to check the Operation Car out. The Operation Car has a hood designed to look exactly like the board game -- if the board game involved removing bottles of liquor and candy from the body, that is. The Operation Car is actually a '91 [BMW](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-x-airconsole) 321i that was entered into the 2011 [24 Hours of LeMons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uno-elite-formula-1). The Operation Car is filled with enough tasty adult treats and clever puns to break any funny bone, including the "Tobler Bone" and the "Jager Arm," a combination so toxic that it can only be found on the hood of the Operation Car. The Operation Car used its cleverness and adult beverages to propel itself to near-victory in this year's race, placing 55th out of 122. Puns and candy are worth more than a checkered flag any day. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Adult Board Game:** Creating adult versions of classic kids' games, like the Operation Car, provides a unique and nostalgic experience for grown-ups. - **Automotive-themed Experiences:** Combining automotive elements with other forms of entertainment, such as the Operation Car, offers innovative and interactive experiences for car enthusiasts. - **Nostalgic Marketing:** Utilizing nostalgia in marketing campaigns, like the Operation Car, can evoke positive emotions and engage with consumers on an emotional level. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore opportunities to collaborate with entertainment companies and create unique automotive-themed experiences, similar to the Operation Car. - **Adult Entertainment:** The adult entertainment industry can tap into the trend of adult board games, like the Operation Car, by creating new adult-themed versions of popular games. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing and advertising agencies can incorporate nostalgic elements, such as the Operation Car, into their campaigns to create a stronger emotional connection with consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Board Game Car Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pass-n-go-164.md) - [Adult-Exclusive Reimagined Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board-crawl.md) - [In-Car Gaming Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airconsole-x-audi.md) - [Life-Sized Electric Toy Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-one-max.md) - [Alcohol-Centered Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-board-crawl.md) - [Racing-Inspired Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacorsa-grand-prix-game.md) - [80s-Themed Racer Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thunder-road-vendetta-board-game.md) - [Transforming Racetrack Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racetrack-toy.md) - [Connected In-Car Gaming Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-x-airconsole.md)