Better than the original , OK, why? Set up and take down. Simple as that. Yes Colt Express looks good on the table. But, it's a rather simple game, a really good simple game – but, still a simple game. That is a pain to get out and set up. This stream lines the game and makes it just so much more fun. Look if you like the whole seeing you character on the train and a big experience go for the original. If you want a fast fun big group game go with this one. Personally, so happy that we got this version, as the game hits the table some much more.