With new technology and video games, kids today are turning to small screens for their entertainment. But not so long ago you’ll recall a time when board games were all the rage.

With just a catchy jingle and footage of some kids enjoying some healthy competition, commercials would entice thousands of youngsters to bug their parents for the latest board game. Relive the fun of the most memorable (and most irritating) songs from board game commercials that had us running for the nearest toystore

1.  Crossfire

A favorite among kids who grew up during the ’90s, this game came with plastic gun-like shooters that sent the metal sphere careening around the board. The advertisement above, however, pushed the level of competition and strategy to an over-the-top level.

2. Perfection

A modern version of the classic match games that young children would use to hone their fine-motor skills, Perfection delivered a sense of hysteria and urgency. It also likely contributed to bouts of anxiety and attention problems.

3.  Operation

Picking out pieces with great skill and dexterity as part of a game dates back to pickup sticks. But Operation had the dual purposes of teaching young medically-minded students about surgery. As an added bonus, this ad covers the increasing costs of medical procedures.

4. Mousetrap

An intense Rube Goldberg-like concoction, this game had a great deal of setup with an inevitable dramatic disappointment to follow. Still, it remained a favorite among American kids as they hoped to keep those plastic rodents at bay.