Although the Volcano Lair (24 hour/$500/50XP ) is way cooler than the bowling alley (one of only two 5 hour/$150/17XP buildings - the other is Krustylu Studios), Barney is voiced (to include many fine eructations, of course) whereas Hank is unvoiced. Barney is more likely to be included in a storyline or event (i.e., King Plow skin), but then again Hank has a task with a flame-thrower. And lastly Barney's Bowlarama has tasks for Homer, Ned, and Barney but only Hank can use the volcano. Barney I think is better but costs 50D more. Which character do you think you'll get more of a kick out of making run around your Springfield?