I bought this for my kids for Christmas. I knew I wanted to get the classic version from the beginning, and i'm glad I did. It is so much better. Tue new version is too easy. The holes are bigger and the pieces are bigger. Not to mention, the pieces are weird items like a cellphone and frog. Also, the new version doesn't come with the cards or money the classic one does. I highly suggest if you're looking into getting the Operation game, that you get the Classic version. My only complaint is that the game itself is very light weight. So when it buzzes, the whole thing moves a bit. I don't remember it being like that when I was a kid, but maybe it was. All in all, this is a very fun game. We all love to play it. Both of my kids can play, ages 3 & 6.