FIGURE G

Billiard allows you to make curve shots.

Conclusion
Both these games have pros and cons, making it difficult to choose a clear winner between the two. It doesn't even help to base a decision on price, as PalmPool will cost you $10.95, and Billiard is only moderately more expensive at $15.00. Billiard is definitely the more feature-rich game, though PalmPool has more personality and a roomier tabletop. If you're a real pool shark, however, it'd probably be worth your while to get both. You could easily pick up the necessary cash by hustling a few bets at your local pool hall.

Personally, I'm waiting for the snooker simulator. I need to hone my skills, as I've got a few old scores to settle.

Dan Wolfson is a Project Manager for a southern California comunications technology company as well as a freelance writer and photographer in San Diego. His work has been published in Time, Life, USA Today and the South China Morning Post.