I have played the game several times.The 1st time I played I thought it was just a cute game.The second time something new,Beached Whale,monkeys,crates with children in them.This last time was the first time that I saw a villager take flowers to the grave yard to mourn the dead.And the first time that I saw the children go to school.So i can assure you the game is not the same everytime you play it.And the thing about it is you never know what they will do next so it is different every time you play.And I absolutely love the game.Is it worth $20.00? If your willing to pay $20.00 for the game in the beginning then the game is worth it.Because no one begged you to buy.They said it was a fun game and it is.Your a gammer and you chance all games.But tell me what kind of fun can you really have for $20.00 for more than an hour.You go see a movie and how much does it cost?And in order to know how something is you have to try it.You still haven't tried it if you have only played one game I assure you.Keep playing it really is a cute little game.And I like this game and I know I'll like the next.