We saw much improved graphics and much tougher games this time. It was tough to narrow it down to a single winner: there were 4 or 5 outstanding entries here.
The winner is listed first. Other entries are listed in alphabetical order.
PegPlus by Blaine Leckett ***WINNER*** Peg Plus is a game whose objective to to remove all the pegs. Judge's Comments: Nice use of color and graphics. The multiple level undo is a nice touch. With a bit more documentation, this app is ready to go on sale at Palmgear.
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AMP by mizuno-ami Ami Maze Park is a maze that you navigate from a mouse-eye view. Mizuno-ami, the author, suggested this program belonged in the Open category since "It's too tough to be a game!" Judge's Comments: Great use of line drawing graphics to give a 3D appearance to the hallways of the maze. We're glad he didn't add stairs and ramps to make the maze itself 3D. :-)
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FlashCards by Morey Wade Colby's learning to add. Ashley is learning to subtract. Taylor want to multiply. Let's help! Judge's Comments: Good implementation of flash cards. Practice with the kids anywhere, anytime!
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HangTough by Kurt Hein The classic game of Hangman. Judge's Comments: This is an improved version of Lynched from Contest 2.
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Lander by Dean Athmer The ultimate Lunar Lander - land the Appollo 11 lander on the Sea of Tranquility Judge's Comments: I think this was the first thing I programmed 30 years ago. Still a classic!
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PalmBattle by Craig Lloyd The Palm version of this all time classic. Judge's Comments: Clean and easy to play.
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PartyQuote by Blaine Leckett This app generates profound statements of wisdom. Judge's Comments: A must have for politicians and people writing letters to the editor. Cute mascot!
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PocketPoet by Kurt Hein Compose Poetry on your Palm, using tiles of words that build into a structure. Judge's Comments: Could the Palm spawn a new form of poetry?
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RollinBowlin by Paul Kowalski Sets up bowling alley, then uses random rolls to knock down the pins. Judge's Comments: Good use of graphics. An easy time waster.
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CryptoQuik by Joe Del Tosto CryptoQuick is a dual mode word puzzle with 75 built in games. It has both Cryptogram and Enigma modes. Judge's Comments: This game is well suited to the Palm and very nicely implemented.
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Daughter by Mike McKee This puzzle asks you to move shapes around so the large block reaches the bottom of the screen. Judge's Comments: The clean, easy to use interface fools you into thinking this puzzle is easier than it is. Nicely done!
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kCard3 by Kayo Yazawa Ths is a memory game that asks you to match up pairs of images. Judge's Comments: A simple program, nicely implemented.
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PokerTab by Ian Pinkard Play Poker against 4 computer generated personalities. Judge's Comments: Will Taz impress Celia? Will you? Good grahics and good poker make this a good game.
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