We have designed a new kind of black box for training laparoscopic skills. The model is simple and cheap, which makes the opportunities for training much more available. The design is based on the use of a webcam. The model is not a closed box but a table with the camera placed underneath, transmitting the image of the task being performed up onto a computer placed where the surgeon can see it. The open model makes lights and optics unnecessary. We recommend this model for basic laparoscopic training.