JP2004057818A - Game device and control process therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game device having a game ending function capable of selecting the continuation of a game at the final stage of the game and finishing the game without causing a game player to hold an uncomfortable impression even after the game is cleared. <P>SOLUTION: This professional game device includes a display 12, a player operating unit 16, a continuous game selecting unit 24 and a game calculating unit 20. The game calculating unit 20 performs a game calculation for performing the game composed of a plurality of stages, displays a game image on the display 12. When the game becomes a predetermined game over stage, selection of the continuous game subsequently causes the game to be performed continuously. Upon reaching the ending state at the final stage, the game is forcedly finished. A processing for carrying out the game under an extra mode is executed after the game ending described above when a predetermined result is left at the final stage, and then a game condition under the extra mode is set on the basis of the game state at the time of game ending. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a game apparatus that allows a player to select whether to end a game or continue a game every time the game is over, and a control method therefor.
[0002]
[Background]
Conventionally, an arcade video game apparatus with a continuous game function is known. In such a commercial video game apparatus, the game is composed of four stages, and when the player clears each stage, the game proceeds to the next stage. When the final stage is captured, the game ending is forced. There is something configured to be.
[0003]
For example, when a player starts a game, three fighters are given. Then, the player plays the game while destroying enemies attacking one after another. When all of the player's fighters are destroyed, the game ends there. However, an immature player, for example, is completely shot down in the middle of the first stage, and cannot easily proceed to the next stage. In such a case, if the player selects whether the game is to be ended or the game is to be continued, and the game is to be continued, three new fighters are provided and the game can be continued. Therefore, even the inexperienced player repeats the game continuation, clears the first stage, the second stage, and the third stage, challenges the final stage, the fourth stage, and clears the fourth stage, thereby ending the game As a result, it is possible to enjoy a wide range of games from the first stage to the final stage, from a good player to an immature player.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, such a conventional commercial video game apparatus has a game ending function that forcibly ends the game when the final stage is cleared. For this reason, there were the following problems.
[0005]
First, at the end of the final stage, if the player chooses a continuation game, if the final stage is cleared in a short time, the game will end even though there are still many player fighters remaining. There was a problem of making the player feel lost.
[0006]
In order to solve this problem, there is a game device that includes a specification that does not allow a continuation game only at the final stage, but an inexperienced player cannot reach the game end and wants to play to the end. There was a problem that it was not possible to satisfy the desires.
[0007]
In particular, the difficulty level of the game is usually set high in the final stage. For this reason, there is a problem that most players cannot reach the game end if the continuous game is not possible in the final stage.
[0008]
In addition, there is a game device that is set so that when a continuation game is selected in the final stage, the play is resumed again from the beginning of the final stage, not at that time. However, even with such a game device, there is a problem that only the improved player can advance and the player's desire to play until the end of the final stage cannot be satisfied.
[0009]
In addition to this, there is also known a game apparatus that can be played semipermanently by repeating several stages without setting a game ending. However, in such a game device, the above-mentioned problem is solved, but the play time cannot be limited. For this reason, a good player may play a game by occupying one game device for many hours without being shot down by himself / herself and without playing a continuous game. Although the operating rate of the game device itself is increased, there is a problem that sales are extremely low. In particular, there are many players with outstanding technology recently. For this reason, in game centers and the like, there is a tendency to install the above-described game devices with a game ending function instead of such endless game devices.
[0010]
The present invention has been made in view of such a conventional problem, and its purpose is to finish a game without dissatisfaction with the player even when the continuation game is selected at the end of the game and the game is cleared. An object of the present invention is to provide a game apparatus with a game ending function that can be played and a control method thereof.
[0011]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
(1) In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides:
In an apparatus for displaying a game screen and playing a game consisting of a plurality of stages when a player inputs a game operation signal using a player operation means.
A continuation game selection means for allowing the player to select whether to end or continue a game in a game over situation;
When continuation of the game is selected, the game that has been over game is continued on condition that a new game fee is paid, and when the game at the final stage is reached and the game at the final stage reaches the game ending Game calculation means for forcibly ending the game;
Including
The game calculation means includes
Means for executing a game in an extra mode after the game ending, on condition that a condition of leaving a predetermined score in the final stage is satisfied;
Means for setting game conditions in the extra mode based on the game state at the time of game ending.
(2) Further, the present invention provides the above (1),
The game condition in the extra mode is set in association with the number of continuous games until the game ending.
[0012]
(3) Moreover, the present invention provides the above (2),
The game condition in the extra mode is set in association with the number of continuous games until the game ending.
[0013]
(4) Moreover, the present invention provides any of the above (1) to (3),
The game calculation means includes
The player performs a game calculation to perform a game that clears multiple stages and reaches the game ending while destroying the enemy displayed on the display means,
The game apparatus is characterized in that an extra mode game calculation is performed after the game ending when a result of defeating a predetermined enemy character appearing in the game at the final stage is achieved.
[0014]
(5) The present invention also provides:
A method for controlling an apparatus for displaying a game screen and playing a game consisting of a plurality of stages when a player inputs a game operation signal using a player operation means.
A continuation game accepting means for accepting an input instruction from the continuation game selection means for ending or continuing the game that has been over game;
When game continuation is selected, the game that has been over game is continued on condition that a new game fee is paid, and the game is forcibly terminated when the game at the final stage reaches the game ending. Game calculation procedure for processing,
Including
In the game calculation procedure,
After satisfying the condition of leaving a predetermined result in the final stage, after the game ending, a process of performing a game in the extra mode is executed, and based on the game state at the time of the game ending, the extra mode The game condition is set.
[0015]
(6) Moreover, in the above (5), the present invention provides
The game condition in the extra mode is set in association with the number of continuous games until the game ending.
[0016]
(7) Moreover, the present invention provides the above (5),
As game conditions in the extra mode,
The difficulty level in the extra mode is set in association with the number of continuous games until the game ending.
[0017]
(8) Moreover, this invention in any one of said (5)-(7),
In the game calculation procedure,
The player performs a game calculation to perform a game that clears multiple stages and reaches the game ending while destroying the enemy displayed on the display means,
When the achievement of defeating a predetermined enemy character appearing in the game at the final stage is achieved, extra mode game computation is performed after the game ending.
[0018]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Next, the game device of this embodiment will be described.
[0019]
The game device of the present embodiment
Display means for displaying a game screen;
Player operation means for the player to input a game operation signal;
A continuation game selection means for allowing the player to select whether the game is to end or continue when the game is over;
Based on the game operation signal and a predetermined game program, a game operation is performed and a game screen is displayed on the display means. When the game is in a predetermined game over situation, if the game continuation is selected, the game is continued. A game calculation means configured to forcibly end the game when the game reaches a game ending,
including.
[0020]
The game calculation means includes
When the game situation satisfies a predetermined condition during the game ending, an extra mode game screen is displayed on the display means, and the player is allowed to play the game.
[0021]
In the commercial video game apparatus according to the present embodiment, when the player starts a game, the game screen calculated by the game calculation means is displayed on the display means.
[0022]
The player operates the player operation means while watching the game screen to play the game. At this time, if the game is in a predetermined game over situation, the player is made to select whether the game is to end or continue.
[0023]
When game end is selected, the game ends at that point. When game continuation is selected, the game is continued. Such continuous selection of the game is performed, for example, by inserting a predetermined coin or the like and paying a new game fee.
[0024]
When the game reaches the game ending, the game is forcibly ended. At this time, when the game situation satisfies a predetermined condition, an extra mode game screen is displayed on the display means, and the player is allowed to play the game.
[0025]
In this way, even beginners can reach the game ending by utilizing the game continuation function, and the continuation game is selected immediately before the game ending and the game ends in a short time. Thus, there is an effect that it is possible to provide an arcade video game apparatus with a game ending function that can eliminate the dissatisfaction of the player in such a case.
[0026]
The game calculation means includes
The game conditions may be set in the extra mode based on the game state at the time of game ending.
[0027]
According to the present embodiment, the extra mode game status is set based on the game status at the time of game ending. As a result, for example, depending on the number of continuous games until reaching the game ending, the difficulty level of the extra mode game can be changed, and the type and number of enemy attack items and defense items can be varied. You can change the game in the extra mode.
[0028]
In addition, the game device of the present embodiment
As the game progresses, it includes score calculation means for calculating the score of the player,
The game calculation means is configured to perform game calculation in the extra mode under a condition that liquidates part or all of the game situation at the time of game ending and does not allow selection of a continuous game,
The score calculation means includes
The liquidated game situation may be converted into a score, added to the score at the time of game ending as a bonus point, and set as the score of the player at the start of the game in the extra mode.
[0029]
According to the present embodiment, the game calculation means causes the game calculation in the extra mode to be performed under a situation in which the game situation at the time of game ending is cleared and selection of a continuous game is not permitted. Therefore, the game in the extra mode is completed in a relatively short time on average as compared with the normal game, and the operation rate of the game apparatus itself can be increased.
[0030]
At this time, in order to avoid dissatisfaction with the game situation at the time of game ending, the score calculation means converts the cleared game situation into a score, adds the score as a bonus point, Set as the player's score at the start of the game in mode. For this reason, the player is stimulated to compete by the score displayed with bonus points added, and can finish the game while enjoying the game in the extra mode.
[0031]
In particular, even an inexperienced player can enjoy a game while having a willingness to compete for a good player, and can increase the willingness to compete among players.
[0032]
In the present embodiment, the score calculating means is
After the game ending, a bonus point display screen informing the player of the bonus point addition may be displayed on the display means.
[0033]
By displaying the bonus point display screen after the game ending, the player's willingness to challenge the extra mode game can be stimulated, and the excitement and fun of the game can be further enhanced.
[0034]
In the present embodiment, the game calculation means is
The game calculation is performed so that the player performs the game while destroying the enemy displayed on the display means, and the game calculation in the extra mode is performed after the game ending only when the predetermined enemy character appearing in the game is destroyed. May be.
[0035]
According to the present embodiment, the extra mode game is formed after the game ending only when the player defeats a predetermined enemy character. Thus, for example, if a game is set in which a powerful enemy appears at the end and the enemy runs away if it cannot be defeated within a predetermined time, only the person who defeated this enemy An extra mode game can be played after the game ending, and as a result, a game device capable of increasing the player's willingness to challenge and playing a more interesting game can be obtained.
[0036]
Next, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[0037]
FIG. 1 shows an example of a business video game apparatus with a game ending function to which the present invention is applied.
[0038]
This professional video game apparatus 10 is provided with a display 12 for displaying a game screen on the front of the housing, and an operation panel 14 below. Two sets of operation units 16-1 and 16-2 are provided on the operation panel 14, and are configured to allow either one-player or two-player play. Then, when the player P pays a game fee by inserting a predetermined coin from the coin insertion slot 18 and selects a one-player or two-player game provided on the operation unit 16, a game screen is displayed on the display 12. A game is being played.
[0039]
FIG. 2 shows an example of the game screen 100 displayed on the display 12. This figure is a single-player game screen.
[0040]
When the game is started, the player is given three fighters, one of which is displayed in the center of the screen as its own machine 120, and the remaining two are displayed in the upper left of the screen as the remaining machine 122.
[0041]
In the lower left of the screen, an item 130 given to the player or an item acquired during play is displayed. Here, two bombs are given as items 130 at the start of the game.
[0042]
Then, the player P operates the lever 16a to maneuver the own aircraft 120, operates the buttons 16b to 16e, and launches a beam to the attacking enemy aircraft 140 or drops the bomb while dropping the enemy. Destroy and play the game. At this time, the score given by defeating the enemy is displayed as the player's score 110 on the upper left of the game screen 100. In the case of playing two players, the score of the second player is displayed on the upper right of the game screen.
[0043]
In this manner, the player can enjoy the game while destroying enemy fighters appearing in the game screen 100 and further avoiding flying meteorites and the like.
[0044]
FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the game device according to the embodiment.
[0045]
The game apparatus 10 according to the embodiment includes a game calculation unit 20 that performs a game calculation based on an operation signal from the player operation unit 16 and a predetermined game program, a score calculation unit 22 that performs a score calculation during the game, And a continuation game selection unit 24 that allows the player to make a selection. The game calculation unit 20 is configured to output the calculation result to the image composition unit 26 and display the game screen 100 on the display 12 as an image. In the embodiment, the game calculation unit 20, the score calculation unit 22, and the continuous game selection unit 24 are configured using a CPU, a memory, and the like.
[0046]
In the embodiment, the game calculation unit 20 is formed to play a game including the first stage to the fourth stage as shown in FIG. 4, and when the player clears the first stage, the game of the second stage is performed. When the second stage game is cleared, the third stage game is played. When the third stage game is cleared, the fourth stage game, which is the final stage, is played. Then, when the game of the fourth stage as the final stage is cleared and the game ending is reached, the game is forcibly ended.
[0047]
FIG. 6 shows an example of a game screen performed in the first stage. In the game screens shown in FIGS. 6 to 9, the player's score 110, the player's remaining number 22 and the item 130 are not shown in order to simplify the description.
[0048]
First, when the player inserts coins and starts the game, the first stage is started, and a game screen as shown in FIG. Then, the first stage game start message is output as a sound, and an image of the player's own 120 shooting is displayed.
[0049]
Then, when the sortie scene ends, as shown in FIG. 6B, a battle scene with an enemy in outer space is displayed as a game screen, and the battle is started. The game calculation at this time is performed by the game calculation unit 20 described above.
[0050]
Then, the player P operates the operation unit 16 to attack the enemy while avoiding an enemy fighter attack and obstacles such as meteorites. Each time the enemy is defeated, the score calculation unit 22 calculates the score and displays the player's score 110 on the game screen as shown in FIG.
[0051]
If the aircraft is shot down during this battle, one of the fighters displayed as the remaining aircraft is used to continue the battle with the enemy. If all three aircraft are shot down, the game is over at that time.
[0052]
A good player can complete the game from the first stage to the fourth stage without being shot down by all three machines, and can reach the game ending, but a normal player can reach the game ending. All three fighters were shot down before, and it is difficult to reach the game ending.
[0053]
For this reason, the game device of the embodiment is provided with the continuation game selection unit 24, and when the game is over before reaching the game ending, the game calculation unit 20 and the image composition unit 26 are controlled to continue on the display 12. Ask whether you want to continue the game or end the game at that time. At this time, if the player operates the operation unit 16 within a predetermined selection time, selects a continuing game, and inserts a predetermined game fee from the coin insertion slot 18, three new fighters and predetermined items are newly added. And the game is resumed as a continuous game.
[0054]
At this time, the score calculation unit 22 displays the score on the display 12 as it is without clearing the score when the game is over. For example, if the score when the game is over is 20,000 points, the game is started from the score of 20,000 points when starting the continuous game.
[0055]
Then, at the end of the first stage, the enemy mother ship appears as a boss character and attacks the player's fighter 120. This boss character is very powerful and has higher attack power and shield power than ordinary enemies. The first stage is cleared when the player shoots down this boss character. In addition, since this boss character is set so that the player's fighter attacks for a certain period of time and then goes away, if the player is not shot down until the boss character leaves, the game will start at that point. One stage will be cleared. Of course, if the boss character cannot be shot down, the score is not added.
[0056]
In this way, when the player clears the first stage, the game calculation unit 20 then starts the second stage game calculation and causes the player to play the second stage game.
[0057]
When the third stage and the fourth stage, which is the final stage, are cleared and the game reaches the game ending, the game is forcibly ended regardless of the number of remaining machines and the number of items of the player.
[0058]
By the way, the enemy boss characters appearing at the end of the game of the final stage (the fourth stage) are set stronger in each stage than the boss characters appearing at the end of the other stage. For this reason, at the end of the game, all of the player's fighters are shot down by this boss character, resulting in frequent game over. Such a situation frequently occurs when you can shoot down enemy boss characters in a short time. As a player, a continuation game is often selected in order to shoot down a boss character and see a game ending screen.
[0059]
In such a case, when the continuation game is started, the player easily shoots down the enemy boss character, and the game is forcibly ended even though the remaining machine 122 and the item 130 still remain. End up.
[0060]
In order to eliminate the dissatisfaction of the player in such a case, the game calculation means of the embodiment displays an extra mode game screen on the display 12 when the game situation satisfies a predetermined condition at the time of game ending, and allows the player to play the game It is formed to let you do.
[0061]
In the embodiment, the game in this extra mode is all cleared at the time of game ending, regardless of the remaining number of players and the number of owned items, and is played under the same conditions, and the game continuation can be selected. Is configured to not. Specifically, in this extra mode game, only one fighter plane is given to the player, and when the one aircraft is shot down, the extra mode game ends. Furthermore, at the start of the extra mode game, no items such as bombs are given, and continuous game play is not possible.
[0062]
In this way, the game in the extra mode is performed under the same conditions regardless of the number of remaining players and the number of items in the game situation at the fourth stage game ending, for example, the game situation at the time of the liquidated game ending Is preferably reflected in the score of the player.
[0063]
For this reason, the score calculation unit 22 converts the game situation of the player at the time of game ending, particularly the number of remaining machines, the number of items, etc. into bonus points, and adds the value added to the score at the time of game over at the time of starting the extra mode game It is formed so as to be set as a score.
[0064]
As a result, the game situation of the player at the time of game ending is reflected in the final score, so that it is possible to further increase the player's awareness of score competition with respect to other players and to play a more enjoyable game.
[0065]
Furthermore, the score calculation unit 22 of the embodiment is formed so as to notify the player of the bonus point score addition prior to the start of the extra mode game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7D, the number of bonus points converted to the remaining machine and the number of possessed items is displayed on the display 12, and the player is made to do so. Has been.
[0066]
FIG. 5 shows an operation flowchart of the game apparatus 10 of the embodiment.
[0067]
First, when a game is started (S10), the game is started (S11), a game screen is displayed on the display 12, and the game is played.
[0068]
When the first stage is cleared, the game is continued in the order of the second stage, the third stage, and the fourth stage.
[0069]
During this game, a determination is made as to whether the fourth stage, which is the final stage, has been completed (S12), a determination is made as to whether or not all three fighters given to the player have been shot down and the game is over (S13), A determination is made as to whether or not a continuous game has been selected when the game is over (S14).
[0070]
When all the fighters of the player are shot down during the game and the game is over (S13), the continuation game selection unit 24 displays an image of a message on the display 12 as to whether to continue or end the game (S14).
[0071]
If the player does not select a continuing game within a certain time, a game end screen shown in FIG. 9B is displayed (S15), and the player is informed that the game has ended.
[0072]
Thereafter, the player's score is displayed (S16), and it is determined whether or not the player's score is in the best 5 (S17). If the player's score is in the best 5, the player's name is registered. (S18) and ranking display is performed (S19). If it is not in the best 5, only the ranking display is performed.
[0073]
Thereby, the player can know his / her ranking.
[0074]
When the player selects the continuation game in the determination in step S14 described above, three fighter planes and two bombs are newly given, and the continuation game is resumed from the place where the game is over. It should be noted that such a continuous game restart point can be performed from the beginning of the stage where the game is over or from the beginning of the next stage as necessary, and the continuous game is restarted from the time of the game over only in the final stage. Also good. Such a resumption point of a continuous game can be set as appropriate depending on the content of the game.
[0075]
Then, when the game progresses and the second half of the fourth stage, which is the final stage, is reached, the game screen 100 is a strong enemy with extremely strong attack and defense capabilities, as shown in FIG. 6C, for example. Boss character 140 appears. Then, the fighter aircraft operated by the player conducts a final battle with the boss character and other enemies, and decides the outcome. In this battle, the player often attacks the enemy, destroys the enemy shield and annihilates the boss character immediately before the game is over. In such a situation, the player often selects a continuation game, shoots down the boss character 140, and aims at game ending. At this time, since the shielding power of the enemy boss character 140 is sufficiently reduced, if the continuation game is selected, the player shoots down the enemy boss character 140 before taking damage, and the game ending is completed in a short time. It often happens.
[0076]
Also, although the enemy boss character 140 could not be shot down, there is a case where the enemy boss character escapes and a game ending occurs because a certain time has passed since the enemy boss character appeared. .
[0077]
In step S12, it is determined whether or not the game has reached the fourth stage game ending. If it is determined that the game ending has been reached, then in step S20, whether the enemy's final boss character 140 has been defeated. Make a decision.
[0078]
When the fourth stage is cleared without defeating the enemy boss character 140, the game ending operation shown in step S21 is performed, and the game is ended without playing the game in the extra mode. In this game ending operation, a game screen showing the strategy failure as shown in FIG. 9A appears on the display 12, and then the game over screen shown in FIG. 9B is displayed, and the game is finished. This is notified to the player.
[0079]
If it is determined in step S20 that the enemy boss character 140 has been defeated and game ending has occurred, then in step S23, the game screens shown in FIGS. 7A, 7B, and 7C are displayed. The game ending operation is performed. Here, FIG. 7A shows a state in which the enemy boss character 140 that has been destroyed explodes and the explosion gradually increases, and then the explosion spreads as shown in FIG. A state in which the fighter escapes into space is displayed as an image, and finally an image of the successful operation is displayed as shown in FIG.
[0080]
After that, in step S25, a score addition display is performed to display a screen for adding the player's remaining machine number and items as bonus points to the score at the time of game ending, informing the player of how many bonus points have been added.
[0081]
Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 5E, an extra mode game start screen is displayed, and an image of the fighter 120 controlled by the player flying out from the mother ship of the spacecraft is displayed.
[0082]
In step S25, the extra stage game is started. FIG. 8 shows a state of the game in the extra stage, that is, the extra mode.
[0083]
In this game, first, as shown in FIG. 8A, only one fighter is given to the player at the start of the game, and no item such as a bomb is given. The player plays with this fighter so as to destroy enemies 140 that come one after another. Each time an enemy fighter 140 is defeated, a score is added. In this stage, the bullets fired by the enemies are fast and the speed of the enemies flying around is high, so the difficulty as a game is extremely high. If an enemy attack cannot be avoided and the player's fighter 120 is shot down, as shown in FIG. 8B, all the fighter aircraft displayed on the game screen disappear and the game is over. In this extra mode game, since the continuous game cannot be performed, the game is completely ended at this point.
[0084]
In step S16, the score at the end of the game of the player is displayed as shown in FIG. 8C. Next, in step S17, it is determined whether or not this score falls into the top five. In the case of entering the best 5, a player name input operation is performed in step S18, and a player ranking display is performed in step S19.
[0085]
In this way, in the game device of the embodiment, when the player clears the fourth stage, which is the final stage, by defeating the enemy boss character, all the remaining machines and items of the player at the time of game ending are confiscated, and this is bonused. The score is converted as a point and added to the score. In addition, the game ending screen is displayed to inform the player that the game is over, and then only one fighter plane is given to the player. Let's play the extra mode game prepared specially. This allows you to select a continuation game at the end of the game, defeat an enemy boss character in a short time, and resolve the player's dissatisfaction in the event that the game is ending so that the player can enjoy the game it can.
[0086]
In addition, the player's remaining machine number, items, etc. at the time of the game ending are converted into bonus points, and the points are added to increase the player's willingness to compete in the score so that the extra mode game can be further enjoyed. .
[0087]
In addition, this invention is not limited to the said Example, In the range of the summary of this invention, various deformation | transformation implementation is possible.
[0088]
For example, in the above-described embodiment, the player's remaining machines and items at the time of the game ending in the final stage are all confiscated and the game is performed in the extra mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the player's remaining machines The extra game may be played by confiscating only the item and leaving the item as it is. However, it is preferable that items confiscated from the player when the extra mode is resumed be reflected in the score as bonus points.
[0089]
In the above-described embodiment, the case where the extra mode game is performed using a specially prepared game space has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may make it play the game of extra mode using.
[0090]
In the above embodiment, the game in the extra mode does not reflect the history of the game so far, and is performed so as to be performed all equally. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the player can play the game as necessary. The game history up to the completion of the fourth stage may be reflected to change the game content or the difficulty level. For example, for beginners and intermediate players who have more than a certain number of continuous games until the fourth stage is cleared, two fighters are given at the start of the extra game, and the number of continuous games is less than the standard number For advanced players, the points to be added as bonus points may be increased, and instead, only one fighter may be given at the start of the extra game.
[0091]
In the above-described embodiment, the present invention has been described with reference to an example of a game device in which a fighter aircraft operated by a player defeats an enemy. However, the present invention is not limited to this and can be applied to various other games. Needless to say.
[0092]
In the above-described embodiment, a game apparatus that performs a game composed of a plurality of stages has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and may be applied to a game apparatus that performs a game composed of one stage.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an explanatory perspective view of an external appearance of a commercial video game apparatus to which the present invention is applied.
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a game screen displayed on the game apparatus shown in FIG.
FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the game device according to the embodiment.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of stages constituting a game performed by the game device according to the embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of the game device according to the embodiment.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a normal game screen performed on the game device of the embodiment.
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a game ending screen when a final enemy boss character is defeated.
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of an extra mode game screen;
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of a game screen when a game is ended without defeating an enemy boss character.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 Commercial video game machine
12 display
16 Operation part
20 Game calculator
22 Score calculator
24 Continuation game setting section

Claims (8)

In an apparatus for displaying a game screen and playing a game consisting of a plurality of stages when a player inputs a game operation signal using a player operation means.
A continuation game selection means for allowing the player to select whether to end or continue a game in a game over situation;
When continuation of the game is selected, the game that has been over game is continued on condition that a new game fee is paid, and when the game at the final stage is reached and the game at the final stage reaches the game ending Game calculation means for forcibly ending the game;
Including
The game calculation means includes
Means for executing a game in an extra mode after the game ending, on condition that a condition of leaving a predetermined score in the final stage is satisfied;
Means for setting game conditions in the extra mode based on a game state at the time of game ending. In claim 1,
A game apparatus characterized in that the game condition in the extra mode is set in association with the number of continuous games until the game ending. In claim 2,
A game apparatus characterized in that the game condition in the extra mode is set in association with the number of continuous games until the game ending. In any one of Claims 1-3,
The game calculation means includes
The player performs a game calculation to perform a game that clears multiple stages and reaches the game ending while destroying the enemy displayed on the display means,
A game apparatus formed to perform extra mode game computation after game ending when a result of defeating a predetermined enemy character appearing in the game at the final stage is achieved. A method for controlling an apparatus for displaying a game screen and playing a game consisting of a plurality of stages when a player inputs a game operation signal using a player operation means.
A continuation game accepting means for accepting an input instruction from the continuation game selection means for ending or continuing the game that has been over game;
When game continuation is selected, the game that has been over game is continued on condition that a new game fee is paid, and the game is forcibly terminated when the game at the final stage reaches the game ending. Game calculation procedure for processing,
Including
In the game calculation procedure,
After satisfying the condition of leaving a predetermined result in the final stage, after the game ending, a process of performing a game in the extra mode is executed, and based on the game state at the time of the game ending, the extra mode A method for controlling a device for playing a game, characterized in that game conditions are set. In claim 5,
A method for controlling a device for playing a game, characterized in that the game conditions in the extra mode are set in association with the number of continuous games until the game ending. In claim 5,
As game conditions in the extra mode,
A method for controlling a device for playing a game, characterized in that a difficulty level in the extra mode is set in association with the number of continuous games until the game ending. In any one of Claims 5-7,
In the game calculation procedure,
The player performs a game calculation to perform a game that clears multiple stages and reaches the game ending while destroying the enemy displayed on the display means,
A method for controlling a device for playing a game, wherein a game calculation in an extra mode is performed after a game ending when a result of defeating a predetermined enemy character appearing in the game at the final stage is achieved.

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