In your opinion, the idea is 'terrible' and 'boring'.
In my opinion, it's Terrific and Brilliant! 😄
Other events have enhancers that you can CHOOSE to use, to get you (closer to) the prize. For instance, storybooks have a skip step option, leaderboards have a boost option, spin wheels have an option to purchase additional spins, etc.
All I'm saying is, provide the same type of enhancer that players have the option to use or not use, especially since the points are so unrealistically high. Something besides those things that you have to collect from every couple of hours.
How is that terrible and/or boring?
Getting a new cute animal is never terrible or boring for me.
....we can just blame auto-correct 😊

Enjoy!