JP2000116949A - Simultaneously inputting computer game device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To eliminate player's input waiting to enable the game to instruct the next input by executing event processing for player's orderly corresponding to priority calculated from each player's input data. SOLUTION: A turn is started for a selection determination mode and each player inputs the destination and looks into information opened for confirming the state. A player can inputs and views information without being disturbed by another player's action. When the destination is selected and determined, a corresponding character on a map image is moved to the destination and an event is started at the destination. The event processing is executed corresponding to the order calculated from inputted data of each player. When one turn is finished, the game is brought into the second game and returned to the selection and determination mode and same processing is repeated.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a novel computer game operated by a plurality of people at the same time.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art There are already several types of computer games operated by a plurality of people at the same time. Examples of the type of game in which the order to be input is determined include a game such as a board game (Sugoroku), shogi, chess, mahjong, and simulation. In some exceptional cases,
Usually, in these games, the input order of each player is determined, and the form is generally that the situation changes for one input and the next input is waited for.

[0003] In addition, a computer may be used as an opponent of the game, but in this case, the situation is changed for one input and the form of waiting for the next input is the same. In some cases, the computer is responsible for multiple players, just as the computer is responsible for three other players of Mahjong.

There is also a fighting game in which a plurality of players having respective input devices fight each other. In this case, there are few cases where the input is in particular order, and the data input first is valid, and the situation of the game changes. Even in this case, the format in which the situation changes for one input and waits for the next input is the same.

[0005]

The above-mentioned conventional computer games played by a plurality of players each have a high level of product as the computer games. However, an obstacle in a game in which a plurality of players participate is that input wait times are likely to occur because the inputs are different.

An object of the present invention is to provide a computer game system in which, in a game in which a plurality of players participate, there is no need to wait for an input of another player, and all players can perform the next input instruction in the same game progress state. With the goal.

[0007]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a dedicated input display section for each player in a computer game played by a plurality of players, and receives an input from each player during a selection decision period. After all the input data has been prepared, the event processing for each player is executed sequentially or changed according to the priority calculated from the input data of each player.

When the input from each player is the destination, after all the input data is completed, the movement time of each player is calculated based on the prepared movement data and the input data, or the speed change input during the movement. The movement process is performed by taking in the factors such as the presence or absence of the data. After that, event processing is sequentially performed according to the priority calculated from the movement data of each player. A character can be moved by displaying a map on the screen while moving. While watching the movement, the user can adjust the arrival time at the destination by pressing the speed change key.

The dedicated input display section of each player can be operated by the controller of each player. Since the input display unit is dedicated to each player, the input operation can be performed regardless of the input of other players. Since the event processing at the moving destination is performed sequentially, the situation differs between the priority player and the delayed player, and different event processing is performed. Events can also be changed in order to make the advantages and disadvantages clearer.

[0010]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A game in which four players and a computer operate three characters will be described as an example. FIG. 1 is a table showing the required time from each player's home to the destination. The characters operated by the player are (1) to (4), and the characters operated by the computer are (A) to (C). In this example, a total of seven characters participate in the game.

The required time set in FIG. 1 is determined by the moving distance of the character and the initially set speed. Basically, character movement processing is performed using this value. However, in order to enhance the game playability, it is possible to add speed change functions such as dashing and braking (temporary stop) by operating buttons while displaying moving images. it can. For example, a method of subtracting or dividing a required time for a dash, and adding or multiplying a brake can be considered. With this function, the arrival time at the destination can be changed.

One turn of the game of the present invention is shown in FIG.
At the start of the turn, the player enters a selection mode, where each player can enter a destination and view the information disclosed to confirm the situation. At this time, each player can input and browse information without being hindered by the actions of other players.

When the destination is selected and determined, the corresponding character on the map image moves to the destination. Then, an event at the destination is started. 1 when the event ends
The turn is completed, the second turn is made, and the mode returns to the selection decision mode.

FIG. 3 illustrates the first turn in more detail. When the turn starts, the action processing time (K) of each player character and the input time variable (T) are cleared. Thereafter, the input time N counter is started (T1 to T4), and the player can input. The players (1) to (4) participating in the game check information and input data.

The player (1) inputs a move to the "department store". In response, K1 = 5, T1 = N1, and the parameters of the player (1) are set. Player (4)
Enters a move in the "library". On the other hand, K4 =
15. Set the parameters of T4 = N2 and player (4). The player (3) inputs a move to the "library". In response, K3 = 5, T3 = N3, and the parameters of the player (3) are set. Player (2)
Enters a move in the "department store". In contrast, K3
= 5, T3 = N3 and the parameters of player (2).

In this example, after it is determined that all players have input, the computer controlled characters A,
The actions of B and C are determined. A decides to move to "library", and the parameters are KA = 5 and TA = 0. B decides to move to "Library", parameters are KB = 5, TB
= 0. C is determined to move to "department store", and the parameters are KC = 15 and TB = 0.

This completes the input of all the members including the computer-controlled characters. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a key input situation of the player. When the input of all players has been completed, the processing shifts to the next event processing.

The event can take various forms. You can set both events that are better when you arrive at your destination early and events that are better when you arrive later. For example, in an event at a department store, the first player (1) may be entitled to buy a product, but the second player (2) may not be able to purchase the product once the player (1) has bought the product. In addition, the first arrival can be set to be advantageous.

Conversely, like an event at a library, the first-arriving player (3) can select conversations with computer players A and B that have already arrived,
In (4), in addition to A and B, (3) enables conversation selection.

FIG. 5 shows an example of the screen. A dedicated input display unit 1 for the player (1), a dedicated input display unit 2 for the player (2), a dedicated input display unit 3 for the player (3), and a dedicated input display unit 4 for the player (4) are provided at the corners of the screen. Have been. A map display unit 5 is provided at the center. Icons for each player are distinguished by color coding or the like.

[0021]

According to the novel game system of the present invention, it is possible for a plurality of players to enjoy the game by free action in the same computer game and to enjoy exchange with other players.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a table showing a required time from each player's home to a destination in an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing one turn of a game in the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating in more detail the first turn of the game in the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a key input situation of a player in the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen display according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Dedicated input display of player (1) 2 Dedicated input display of player (2) 3 Dedicated input display of player (3) 4 Dedicated input display of player (4) 5 Map display

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Claims (11)

[Claims] In a computer game played by a plurality of players, (1) a dedicated input display unit for each player is provided, and inputs are received from each player during a selection decision period; and (2) after all input data are collected, A computer recording medium recording a program for executing event processing for each player sequentially according to the priority calculated from the input data of each player. 2. In a computer game played by a plurality of players, (1) a dedicated input display unit for each player is provided, an input is received from each player during a selection decision period, and (2) after all the input data are collected, A computer recording medium recording a program for executing an event process for each player in accordance with a priority calculated from the input data of each player. 3. In a computer game played by a plurality of players, (1) a dedicated input display section for each player is provided, a destination input is received from each player during a move selection decision period, and (2) all input data are collected. After that, perform the movement process of each player based on the movement data prepared in advance, and (3) perform the event processing at each destination of each player sequentially according to the arrival order calculated from the movement data of each player A computer recording medium on which a program for performing a task is recorded. 4. In a computer game played by a plurality of players, (1) a dedicated input display section for each player is provided, a destination input is received from each player during a move selection decision period, and (2) all input data are collected. After that, perform the movement process of each player based on the movement data prepared in advance, and (3) change the event processing at the destination of each player according to the arrival order calculated from the movement data of each player A computer recording medium on which a program for executing the program is recorded. 5. In a computer game played by a plurality of players, (1) a dedicated input display section and a map image section for each player are provided, and a destination input from each player is received during a movement selection decision period; After the input data is completed, the movement processing of each player is performed based on the movement data prepared in advance and the movement destination, the character in the map image portion is moved, and (3) an event at each movement destination of each player. A computer recording medium on which is recorded a program for executing the processing sequentially according to the arrival order calculated from the movement data of each player. 6. In a computer game played by a plurality of players, (1) a dedicated input display section and a map image section for each player are provided, and a destination input is received from each player during a movement selection decision period; After the input data is completed, the movement processing of each player is performed based on the movement data prepared in advance and the movement destination, the character in the map image portion is moved, and (3) an event at each movement destination of each player. A computer recording medium on which is recorded a program for executing a process in accordance with an arrival order calculated from movement data of each player. 7. In a computer game played by a plurality of players, (1) a dedicated input display section and a map image section for each player are provided, and inputs of a destination and a movement speed are received from each player during a movement selection decision period; 2) After all the input data is complete, based on the movement data prepared in advance and the movement destination, and the speed change input performed during the movement display, move the character in the map image portion,
(3) A computer recording medium recording a program for executing event processing at each destination of each player according to the order of arrival calculated from the movement data of each player. 8. In a computer game apparatus played by a plurality of players, (1) means for providing a dedicated input display section for each player, and receiving input from each player during a selection decision period;
(2) A computer game device comprising: means for sequentially performing event processing for each player after all input data has been collected, according to the priority calculated from the unique data of each player. 9. A computer game device for a plurality of players, wherein (1) a dedicated input display unit for each player, means for receiving a destination input from each player during a movement selection decision period, (2) all input data (3) Event processing at each destination of each player based on the movement data prepared in advance, and the priority calculated from the movement data of each player. A computer game device, comprising: means for sequentially performing the game in accordance with the conditions. 10. A computer game device played by a plurality of players, (1) means for providing a dedicated input display section and a map image section for each player, and receiving a destination input from each player during a movement selection decision period; (2) After all the input data has been collected, the movement processing of each player is performed based on the movement data prepared in advance, and means for moving the character in the map image section. (3) Event processing at each destination of each player Computer game device, which sequentially performs the steps according to the priority calculated from the movement data of each player. 11. A computer game device played by a plurality of players. (1) A means for providing a dedicated input display section and a map image section for each player, and accepting an input of a destination and a moving speed from each player during a movement selection decision period. (2) means for moving the character in the map image section based on the movement data prepared in advance and the destination, and the speed change input performed during the movement display, after all the input data are collected, (3 A computer game device comprising means for sequentially performing an event process at each destination of each player according to the priority calculated from the movement data of each player.