Windows Phone Thoughts: Miniature Pool 1.2: Miniature Golf with a Cue?

Figure 2: Tropical Paradise.

Tropical Paradise is my favorite of the three games included in Miniature Pool. Tropical Paradise uses interesting hazards and obstacles to make this an enjoyable and challenging course. Tropical Paradise uses sand traps, water traps, and moving obstacles to create a challenging course. The theme is interesting and contributes to the enjoyment of the gameplay, and there are a few surprises thrown in for good measure.



Figure 3: Industrial Nightmare.

Industrial Nightmare, as the name implies, is a very difficult course that incorporates moving obstacles, acid vats, and playing fields that will tax even the most proficient player. As is true with a golf course, it would seem unlikely that it is possible to master Industrial Nightmare. Like the others, this course gets increasingly difficult as the play progresses.

Conclusions
Miniature Pool 1.2 is not a precision pool-simulation game, nor is it intended to be. So, this game is probably not a good choice for the hardcore pool afficianado who wants absolute authenticity in a billiard game for their PPC. However, if you're looking for a game that poses an interesting and creative mixture of a fairly accurate rendition of billiards with the quirks and challenges of miniature golf. The game shows a good deal of imagination and that, combined with its reasonable price, small storage requirement, and entertainment value for dollars spent, is why I recommend this game. A free demo download is available from the manufacturer. Give it a try.