Operation

I got this for significantly less on Amazon than was being charged in a toy store, however, the box from Amazon had a different picture than the toy store version, this picture is the one that I remember from when I was a kid. It is the same game, however, and I was very pleased with this purchase.

This game is so much fun. It will make you laugh. You and your family and friends will enjoy it.

This game is crazy fun,I love the updated sounds,and we will enjoy it during family game nights!
The educational part doesnt come into play with this game-it is just pure entertainment.

I remember enjoying this as a kid, but this is sooo loud with no volume control, and way too hyper. My son leaned on the board a bit and it went bonkers. Would not recommend

Operation - the game of fine motor control where a steady hand is required to grab the plastic bones without touching the metal sides and setting off the buzzer. It is (and always was) wickedly hard. Those holes look smaller now than ever (although the board's dimensions are unchanged). The built quality is cheaper (the cardboard main board is thinner, the tongs more lightweight), although it's not a significant difference (and I'm using my 30 year old recollections to compare).

The real reason I'm docking it two points is that my kids have little patience for this game - to my surprise. I used to play it a lot. Maybe the difference is the amount of television advertising? More likely it's that we didn't have Nintendo, Tivo, and the Internet around when I was a kid. In any case - it's a trip down memory lane and a simple and tactile game for kids.