JP3466594B2 - GAME SYSTEM, GAME DEVICE, AND PROGRAM - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game system, a game device, and a program, and more particularly to a technique for allowing a player to easily recognize that a game screen has changed, changes, or the contents of the change. .

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A general-purpose controller is usually included in a home-use game machine so that various games can be played. On the other hand, recently, a game system has been proposed in which a portable game machine is connected to a home-use game machine instead of a general-purpose controller and the game machine is used as a controller. According to this game system, a main game screen can be displayed on a television receiver connected to a home-use game machine, and a sub-game screen can be displayed on a portable game machine held by each player as a controller. become. Therefore, for example, in a competitive game, it is possible to realize an unprecedented attractive game by displaying information that should not be known to other players only on the sub game screen.

[0003]

However, in the above system, each player must pay attention to both the main game screen displayed on the television receiver and the sub game screen in his hand. There is a problem that it sometimes becomes difficult to smoothly progress the game.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a game system, a game device, and a game system capable of facilitating the player's attention to both the main game screen and the sub game screen. To provide a program. Another object is to provide a game device and a program that allow the player to easily understand the change contents of the game screen.

[0005]

In order to solve the above problems, a game system according to the present invention comprises a main game device,
A plurality of controllers for supplying main operation signals to the main game device, wherein the plurality of controllers are connected to the main game device, and at least one of the plurality of controllers is provided. Is configured as a sub game device, and the sub game device is
An operation signal input means for inputting an operation signal, a sub game screen display means for displaying a sub game screen based on the operation signal input by the operation signal input means, and an operation signal input by the operation signal input means. Operation signal supply means for supplying a main operation signal based on the operation signal to the main game device.

In the main game device, a main operation signal acquisition means for acquiring a main operation signal from each of the plurality of controllers, and a main game screen based on the main operation signal acquired by the main operation signal acquisition means. At least one of the sub game devices when the predetermined change of the main game screen is detected by the detection unit and the main game screen display unit for displaying a predetermined change of the main game screen. On the other hand, a notification request signal supply means for supplying a notification request signal is included.

Further, when the sub game device acquires the notification request signal from the main game device and the notification request signal is acquired by the notification request signal acquisition device, the sub game device informs the player to that effect. And a notification unit for notifying.

In the present invention, a plurality of controllers are connected to the main game device, and at least one of them is configured as a sub game device. When an operation signal is input to the sub game device, the sub game screen is displayed based on the input operation signal. In addition, a main operation signal based on the input operation signal is supplied to the main game device. Upon acquisition of the main operation signal, the main game device displays the main game screen based on the acquired main operation signal. That is, the sub game device functions as an operating unit of the main game device, like other controllers. Then, the main game device detects a predetermined change in the main game screen. The predetermined change is, for example, stealing in a baseball game,
A change in the main game screen corresponding to the movement of the game that affects the whereabouts of winning or losing, such as changing players, changing the defensive position, throwing or throwing balls, discarding or reaching in the mahjong game. When detecting a predetermined change in the main game screen, the main game device supplies a notification request signal to at least one of the sub game devices. Then, when the notification request signal is acquired, the sub game device notifies the player of that fact, that is, that the predetermined change appears on the main game screen or that the predetermined change appears. This notification is based on, for example, display on the sub game screen, vibration, voice, or the like. According to the present invention, when a predetermined change in the main game screen is detected, the sub game device is notified, so that the player can easily pay attention to both the main game screen and the sub game screen. become. As a result, even when the player is gazing at the sub game screen of the sub game device, it is possible to avoid missing a predetermined change in the main game screen.

Further, according to one aspect of the present invention, the detection means detects a predetermined change of the main game screen based on a main operation signal acquired by the operation signal acquisition means, and the notification request signal supply means is , When a predetermined change of the main game screen is detected by the detection means based on the main operation signal, at least one of the sub game devices different from the one to which the main operation signal is supplied is notified. Supply a request signal. In this aspect, a predetermined change of the main game screen is detected based on the main operation signal. For example, the predetermined change of the main game screen is detected depending on whether or not the main operation signal acquired by the operation signal acquisition means is a predetermined signal. When a predetermined change in the main game screen is detected, the notification request signal is supplied to all or part of the sub game devices other than the one that supplied the main operation signal. In this way, the main operation signal is supplied from the controller (including the sub game device) used by a certain player, and when it is detected that a predetermined change appears on the main game screen or the appearance of the change, the sub game is detected. This will be notified to other players who use the device. As a result, that player can immediately know that when another player performs an operation for giving a predetermined change to the main game screen.

Further, according to one aspect of the present invention, the sub game device includes a notification necessity notification means for notifying the main game device of the necessity of notification, and the notification request signal supply means includes the notification necessity. A notification request signal is supplied to the sub game device that has been notified by the notification means that the notification is necessary, and a notification request is made to the sub game device that has been notified that the notification is not required by the notification necessity notification means. Limit the supply of signals. In this way, the sub game device can suppress unnecessary notification by notifying the main game device that the notification is unnecessary.

Further, according to one aspect of the present invention, the main game device records a change in the main game screen by a screen change recording device, and the screen change recording device in response to a request from the sub game device. Replay display means for replaying and displaying the content. By so doing, the player makes a request to the main game device by using the sub game device, so that a predetermined change in the main game screen, for example, a predetermined amount generated on the main game screen within a predetermined range (a predetermined time or a predetermined number) from the request timing. You can see the changes.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the main game screen display means displays a main game screen including information not displayed on the sub game screen based on the main operation signal acquired by the main operation signal acquisition means. indicate. In this mode, information that cannot be known only by looking at the sub game screen is displayed on the main game screen, but a player who uses the sub game device as a controller responds to a predetermined change of the main game screen. You can be notified so that you do not miss such information.

Further, the game device according to the present invention is a game device to which a portable game machine having means for inputting an operation signal and means for displaying a game screen based on the operation signal is connected. An operation signal acquisition unit that acquires an operation signal from a game machine, a display unit that displays a main game screen different from the game screen based on the operation signal acquired by the operation signal acquisition unit, and a predetermined main game screen. And a notification request signal supply means for supplying a notification request signal to the portable game machine when a predetermined change of the main game screen is detected by the detection means. Characterize.

The program according to the present invention is, for example, a home-use game machine as a game machine to which a portable game machine having means for inputting an operation signal and means for displaying a game screen based on the operation signal is connected. ,handheld game console,
A program for operating a computer such as a personal computer, which is different from the game screen based on an operation signal acquisition unit that acquires an operation signal from the portable game machine and an operation signal acquired by the operation signal acquisition unit. Display control means for controlling the display of the main game screen, detection means for detecting a predetermined change of the main game screen,
And a program capable of causing the computer to function as notification request signal supply means for supplying a notification request signal to the portable game machine when the predetermined change of the main game screen is detected by the detection means. is there.

According to the present invention, when a predetermined change in the main game screen is detected, the player is notified by the portable game machine. Therefore, the player can display the game screen (sub game screen) displayed on the portable game machine. It makes it easier to pay attention to both of the main game screens. As a result, even when the player is gazing at the sub game screen of the portable game machine, it is possible to avoid missing a predetermined change in the main game screen.

Further, the game device according to the present invention includes game screen display means for displaying a game screen, game screen changing means for changing the game screen in response to an operation signal input from a controller, and the game screen. Display mode setting means for setting the display mode of the first display mode to the first mode or the second mode, and in the first mode, the game screen is displayed on the first screen in response to an operation signal input from the controller.
Display control for changing the game screen in a second mode different from the first mode in response to an operation signal input from the controller in a given period in the second mode. Means and are included.

The program according to the present invention is a game screen display means for displaying a game screen, a game screen changing means for changing the game screen in response to an operation signal input from a controller, and a display mode for the game screen. In the first mode or the second mode, and in the first mode, the game screen is displayed in the first mode in response to an operation signal input from the controller.
Display control for changing the game screen in a second mode different from the first mode in response to an operation signal input from the controller in a given period in the second mode. As means, it is a program for causing a computer such as a home game machine, a portable game machine, or a personal computer to function.

In the present invention, the game screen changes according to the operation signal input from the controller. Then, the display mode of the game screen can be set to the first mode or the second mode. In the first mode, the game screen changes according to the first mode, and in the second mode, different from the first mode. According to the second aspect, the game screen changes in response to the operation signal input in the given period. In this way, the player can recognize the changed portion of the game screen from the aspect in which the game screen changes. In the given period, for example, from the timing when the display mode is set to the second mode to the timing when the display mode is set to the first mode, the timing when the display mode is set to the second mode is the end timing. Predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds),
The determination may be made based on the timing when the second mode is set, such as a period when a predetermined number of operation signals are input with the timing when the display mode is set to the second mode as the end timing.

In one aspect of the present invention, the controller is a portable game machine. In this aspect, even if the player is gazing at the portable game machine, it becomes possible to easily later recognize the change content of the game screen that appears during that period.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the display aspect of the changed portion corresponding to the operation signal on the game screen is different between the first aspect and the second aspect. By doing so, the player can easily recognize the change of the game screen appearing in a given period due to the difference in display mode such as the color, the presence or absence of blinking, the presence or absence of light emission.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, in the second aspect, an instruction image for instructing a changed portion corresponding to the operation signal is further made to appear as compared with the case of the first aspect. With this, the player can easily recognize the change of the game screen appearing in the given period by the instruction image.

[0022]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a device configuration of a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the game system 10 includes a portable game machine 12
a, 12b, a home-use game machine 20, and a home-use television receiver 22. Portable game console 1
Reference numerals 2a and 12b denote known portable computer game systems, which read a program stored in an information storage medium such as a ROM cartridge or receive the program via a communication line such as the Internet and execute the program. Thus, various games can be provided to the player. Here, the portable game machine 1
2a and 12b execute a program for providing a competitive game to a plurality of players in cooperation with the home-use game machine 20. In addition, the portable game machine 12a has a cross key 16a,
The monitor 14a and the push button 18a are provided. Further, the portable game machine 12b has a cross key 16b, a monitor 1
4b and a push button 18b. The home-use game machine 20 is a known stationary computer game system, and reads out a program stored in an information storage medium such as a ROM cartridge, a CD-ROM, a DVD (trademark), or through a communication line such as the Internet. By receiving the program and executing the program, various games can be provided to the player.
The home-use game 20 includes two controller terminals and a video output terminal. A general-purpose controller is usually connected to each controller terminal, but here, portable game machines 12a and 12b are connected instead. A home television receiver 22 is connected to the video output terminal.

In this game system 10, two players can play a common game using the portable game machines 12a and 12b. That is, the first player is the cross key 1 provided on the portable game machine 12a.
By operating 6a and the push button 18a, an operation signal (main operation signal) can be supplied (transmitted) to the home-use game machine 20, and the main game screen displayed on the home-use television receiver 22 can be changed. You can do it. At this time, in the portable game machine 12a, the sub game screen is displayed on the monitor 14a in response to the operation of the cross key 16a and the push button 18a, and the first player can see the sub game screen. However, various operations can be performed by the GUI (Graphic Us) without the knowledge of the second player.
er interface) format, and the content of the operation can be transferred to the home-use game machine 20 as a main operation signal.

Similarly, the second player is the portable game machine 1
Cross key 16b and push button 18b provided on 2b
By operating, the operation signal (main operation signal) can be input to the home-use game machine 20 and the main game screen displayed on the home-use television receiver 22 can be changed. At this time, in the portable game machine 12b, the sub game screen is displayed on the monitor 14b in response to the operation of the cross key 16b and the push button 18b, and the second player can see the sub game screen. However, various operations can be performed in the GUI format without being known to the first player, and the operation contents can be transferred to the home-use game machine 20 as a main operation signal.

A technique for realizing a competitive baseball game using the game system 10 will be described below.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a main game screen for this baseball game. The main game screen shown in the figure is generated by the home-use game machine 20 and displayed by the home-use television receiver 22, and the pitcher character and the batter character are shown together with the baseball field. For the defending characters including the pitcher character, the defending player plays the portable game machine 12a or 12b.
(Here, it is assumed to be the portable game machine 12a). Further, in the attacking side character including the batter character, the attacking side player plays the portable game machine 12a or 12b (here, the portable game machine 12b).
And)) can be operated by.

Next, FIG. 3 is a view showing an example of a sub game screen displayed on the monitor 14a of the portable game machine 12a used by the defending player. The sub game screen shown in the figure is generated by the portable game machine 12a and is displayed on the monitor 14
The coordinate axis and the throwing direction cursor 24 are displayed. The defending player uses the cross key 1
The pitch direction cursor 24 can be moved on the monitor 14a by operating 6a, and the push direction button 2 can then be pressed to move the pitch direction cursor 2.
Pitch direction data (main operation signal) corresponding to the display position of 4
Can be transmitted to the home-use game machine 20.
In addition, the portable game machine 12a used by the defense player
Then, when the player operates the type of ball (straight, curve, shoot, etc.), the check ball, the defense shift (defense position adjustment), etc., the main operation signal corresponding to the operation is sent to the home-use game machine 20.
Can be sent to.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a sub game screen displayed on the monitor 14b of the portable game machine 12b used by the attacking player. The sub game screen shown in the figure is generated by the mobile game 12b, and is displayed on the monitor 14b.
The coordinate axes and the hitting position cursor 26 are displayed. The attacking player uses the cross key 16
The batting position cursor 26 can be moved on the monitor 14b by operating b, and then the batting position cursor 26 can be pressed by pressing the push button 18b.
Data corresponding to the display position of (main operation signal)
Can be transmitted to the home-use game machine 20.
In addition, the portable game machine 12b used by the attacking player
Then, when an operation such as bunting or stealing is performed, a main operation signal corresponding to the operation can be transmitted to the home-use game machine 20.

As described above, in this game system 10, the defending player can determine the pitching direction and the like, and the attacking player can determine the swing course and the like, without being understood by the opponent player. ing.
In addition, in this game system 10, different information is displayed on the main game screen and the sub game screen, and the player must pay attention to both. That is,
Information that is not displayed on the sub game screen is displayed on the main game screen. Then, on the main game screen, new information that is not displayed on the sub game screen (for example, stealing / doing, throwing / doing,
When a defensive shift / doing etc.) appears, or when it appears, the player is informed of this. Therefore, in this game system 10, the player is careful about both. Is easy to pay.

Here, the processing of the home-use game machine 20 will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the processing of the home-use game machine 20. The process shown in the figure is realized by the home-use game machine 20 executing a program.

As shown in the figure, in this processing, the home-use game machine 20 first acquires the main operation signal received from the portable game machine 12a operated by the defending player (S).
101). Next, the attacking player plays the portable game machine 12b.
Then, it is checked whether or not the notification is set (S102).
The notification setting is a setting for notifying when the opponent player performs an operation that affects the outcome of the win or loss, and when the attacking player transmits a notification necessity signal from the portable game machine 12b to the home-use game machine 20. In the home-use game machine 20, the memory that the attacking player currently wants or does not want to be notified is stored in the memory.

If it is stored in the memory that the attacking player wants to be notified, the home-use game machine 2
In 0, the display mode of the main game screen for the defending player is set to the notification mode (second mode). Further, when it is stored in the memory that the user does not want to be notified, the display mode of the main game screen regarding the defending player is set to the normal mode (first mode). Similarly, when the defending player transmits a notification necessity signal from the portable game machine 12a to the home-use game machine 20, in the home-use game machine 20, the defending player currently wants or does not want to be notified. Is stored in memory. When it is stored in the memory that the defending player wants to be notified, the home game machine 20 sets the display mode of the main game screen for the attacking player to the notification mode (second mode).
Is set to. In addition, when it is stored in the memory that the user does not want to be notified, the display mode of the main game screen regarding the attacking player is set to the normal mode (first
Mode). In S102,
The home-use game machine 20 checks the stored contents of the memory to see if the attacking player wants to be notified. If not desired, S103 and S104
Processing is skipped, and the process proceeds to S105.

On the other hand, if the attacking player wants to be informed, it is then checked based on the main operation signal acquired in S101 whether or not the defending player has instructed to operate the defensive shift or the check ball (S103). . These defensive shift and check ball operation instructions are operation instructions that affect the outcome of the win or loss. In response to these operation instructions, the main game screen changes on the home TV set 20 and the fielder's defensive position is changed. It will be displayed that the player is moving or that the pitcher throws a check ball on the designated fielder. When it is determined that the defensive player has instructed to operate the defensive shift or the check ball, a notification request signal is transmitted to the portable game machine 12b used by the attacking player (S104). Portable game console 12
In b, it is designed to monitor whether or not the notification request signal is transmitted from the home-use game machine 20, and when the notification request signal is transmitted, for example, "Please look at the main game screen" is displayed on the monitor 14b. A message prompting attention to the main game screen of the player, displaying a predetermined image on the monitor 14b, blinking the image being displayed on the monitor 14a, outputting sound from a built-in speaker, The vibrator is vibrated to notify the attacking player that the notification request signal has been received. In this way, the attacking player can immediately know that the defending player has performed an important operation, and can immediately turn his / her eyes to the home-use television receiver 22 even if he is concentrated on the monitor 14b. Like

Next, the home-use game machine 20 acquires the main operation signal received from the portable game machine 12b operated by the attacking player (S105). Next, it is checked whether or not the defending player has made the notification setting from the portable game machine 12a (S106). That is, the defensive player sends a notification necessity signal from the portable game machine 12a.
When the game is transmitted to the home game machine 20, the defensive player wants or does not want to be notified by the defending player, and the home game machine 20 stores the memory in the memory in S106. Is checked to see if the defending player wants to be notified. If not desired, S107 and S108
Processing is skipped, and the process proceeds to S109.

On the other hand, if the defending player wants to be informed, it is then checked based on the main operation signal obtained in S105 whether the attacking player has instructed to steal or change players (S107). These operation instructions for stealing and changing players are operation instructions that affect the whereabouts of the game, and in accordance with these operation instructions, in the home-use television receiver 20,
The main game screen changes, and the appearance that the player who is running to base runs to another player, is replaced by another player, or the batter is replaced to another player is displayed. Then, when it is determined that the attacking player has instructed to steal or change players, the portable game machine 12a used by the defending player.
The notification request signal is transmitted to (S108). The portable game machine 12a is adapted to monitor whether or not the notification request signal is transmitted from the home-use game machine 20, and when the notification request signal is transmitted, in the same manner as the portable game machine 12b, the defender side The player is informed that the notification request signal has been received. In this way, the defending player can immediately know that the attacking player has performed an important operation, and can immediately turn his / her eyes to the home-use television receiver 22 even if he is concentrated on the monitor 14a. Like

Then, in the home-use game machine 20, it is checked whether or not the main operation signal corresponding to the replay operation is transmitted from the portable game machine 12a or 12b (S10).
9). The home-use game machine 20 is adapted to record the main operation signal transmitted from the portable game machines 12a and 12b. The range to be recorded is preset, for example, from the present time to a predetermined time before or from the latest main operation signal a predetermined number of times in the past. Then, if the main operation signal corresponding to the replay operation is transmitted from the mobile game 12a or 12b, it is determined that a replay request is made by the defending or attacking player, and the replay screen is displayed based on the recorded content. The image is displayed on the home television receiver 22. This replay screen, for example, temporarily stops the display of the main game screen and reproduces the past movement of the main game screen as it is, or displays it in a simplified manner, the replaced player, the stolen player, the defensive position The player who changed
The player or the like who has received the check ball is displayed and identified. In the home-use game machine 20, thereafter, based on the main operation signals acquired in S101 and S105, conventionally known main game processes such as a process of causing a pitcher to pitch and a process of causing a batter to swing a bat (S111).

At this time, in the home-use game machine 20, whether the display mode of the main game screen for the attacking player is set to the normal mode or the notification mode is checked by referring to the stored contents of the memory. Further, it is checked by referring to the stored contents of the memory whether the display mode of the main game screen regarding the defense player is set to the normal mode or the notification mode. When the display modes of the main game screens for the attacking player and the defending player are both set to the normal mode, the pitcher pitches in response to the main operation signal input by the attacking player and the defending player. To change the main game screen to
Change the main game screen so that the batter swings the bat,
The main game screen is changed so that the runner advances, and the main game screen is changed so that the fielder's defensive position moves. These changes in the main game screen are made, for example, in the same manner as the conventional baseball game (first aspect).

On the other hand, when the display mode of the main game screen relating to the attacking player is set to the notification mode, that is, when the defending player wants notification, the defending player sends a notification necessity signal from the portable game machine 12a. Is transmitted to the home-use game machine 20, and the main operation signal (indicating an operation instruction that affects the whereabouts of the win or loss) input by the attacking player after notifying that the notification is desired The change of the main game screen corresponding to the operation signal is displayed by a special mode (second mode different from the first mode), for example, with a marker (instruction image) indicating the changed portion. Similarly, when the display mode of the main game screen for the defending player is set to the notification mode,
That is, when the attacking player wants to be notified, the attacking player sends a notification necessity signal from the portable game machine 12a to the home-use game machine 20 to notify that the player wants to be notified, and then the defending player gives the notification. Regarding the input main operation signal (representing an operation instruction that affects the outcome of winning or losing), a change in the main game screen corresponding to the main operation signal is changed to a special mode (second mode different from the first mode). Depending on the mode), for example, a marker indicating the changed portion is displayed.

In addition to displaying the change of the main game screen with a marker, the changed part is caused to emit light or blink,
It may be displayed in a different color or may be displayed in a mode different from the normal mode. In the notification mode,
The main game screens corresponding to the main operation signal input by the defending player and those corresponding to the main operation signal input by the attacking player are displayed in different modes (for example, markers of different colors are attached). Alternatively, the changing portion may be displayed in a different color). Then, from the change mode that appears on the main game screen,
It is possible to easily determine to which player the display (marker or special display mode) is directed. In the home-use game machine 20, the above processing (S101 to S11
1) is repeated every predetermined time, for example, every 1/60 seconds.

According to the game system 10 described above, the main game screen is displayed on the home television receiver 20 and the sub game screen is displayed on the portable game machines 12a and 12b. Therefore, while the player progresses the game on the main game screen, the player can obtain or set information that the opponent does not particularly want to know from the sub game screen displayed on the portable game machine 12a or 12b. You can At this time, when one player performs an operation of making an important change on the main game screen, the other player is notified of the change immediately after or immediately before the change. Therefore, the player can concentrate on the sub game screen with peace of mind. Further, when the display mode of the main game screen is set to the notification mode, a change of the main game screen corresponding to the main operation signal input by the opponent player is displayed in a mode different from the normal mode. . Therefore, the player can recognize the operation content of the opponent player from the display mode of the changed portion.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment.

For example, in the above processing, when the change corresponding to the main operation signal is given to the main game screen in the notification mode in a mode different from the normal mode, after the target main operation signal is set to the notification mode. Although it is assumed that the input is made during the period until the mode is returned to the normal mode, the main operation signal input in other periods may be changed on the main game screen in a manner different from that in the normal mode. You may

In the above description, the home-use game machine 20 is used.
All the controllers (operating means) connected to the portable game machine 12 are described above, but one controller may be another controller, for example, a general-purpose controller. Furthermore, home-use game machine 2
It is also possible to connect three or more controllers to 0, some of them as the portable game machine 12, and the rest as general-purpose controllers and other types of controllers.

In the above description, the present invention is applied to a competitive baseball game, but it may be applied to other types of games. FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 respectively show an example of a main game screen and a sub game screen when the present invention is applied to a battle-type mahjong game. As shown in FIG. 6, the mahjong table is viewed from above on the main game screen. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 7, the tiles of one player are displayed on the sub game screen. In this mahjong game, when a certain player performs a discard operation and the home-use game machine 20 receives a main operation signal corresponding to the operation, a notification request signal is transmitted to the portable game machine 12 used by another player. You can do it like this. This notification request signal may be transmitted only to the portable game machine 12 used by the player who has made the notification setting, or may be transmitted to all portable game machines 12 used by other players. You may

Further, when discarding tiles of each player is recorded in the home-use game machine 20 and a replay request is made from the hand-held game machine 12, the home-use game machine 20 discards within a predetermined time or within a predetermined cycle. The tiles thus displayed may be identified and displayed by color, blinking, or the like, and the state in which those tiles are discarded may be reproduced and displayed.

When the display mode of the main game screen for one player is set to the notification mode, the change of the main game screen corresponding to the operation signal input by the other player is different from that in the normal mode. Should be displayed in. In the notification mode, for example, the tiles of the opponent player or the tiles of the opponent player may be displayed in different colors as targets of the tiles as shown in FIG. 6, or may be displayed with a marker (instruction image). By doing so, it becomes possible to easily grasp the operation content performed by the opponent player within a predetermined period due to the difference in display mode.

[0048]

As described above, according to the present invention,
When a predetermined change in the main game screen is detected, the sub game device notifies that fact, so that the player can easily pay attention to both the main game screen and the sub game screen. In addition, since the change of the game screen corresponding to the operation signal input in a given period is displayed in a different manner due to the difference of the display modes, the player can change the content of the game screen due to the difference of the display manner. You will be able to easily understand.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a device configuration of a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a main game screen.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a sub game screen displayed to a defending player.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a sub game screen displayed to an attacking player.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing processing of a home game machine.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing another example of the main game screen.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing another example of the sub game screen.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 game system, 12a, 12b portable game machine, 14a, 14b monitor, 16a, 16b cross key, 18a, 18b push button, 20 home game machine, 22 home TV receiver, 24, 26 cursor.

Claims (7)

(57) [Claims] 1. A main game device, and a plurality of controllers for supplying a main operation signal to the main game device,
And a game system in which the plurality of controllers are connected to the main game device, at least one of the plurality of controllers is configured as a sub game device, and the sub game device is operated by inputting an operation signal. A signal input means, a sub game screen display means for displaying a sub game screen based on the operation signal input by the operation signal input means, and a main operation signal based on the operation signal input by the operation signal input means. A main operation signal supply unit for supplying the main game device to the main game device, wherein the main game device acquires a main operation signal acquisition unit for acquiring a main operation signal from each of the plurality of controllers; a main game screen display means for displaying the main game screen based on the main operation signal, to the main game screen, Given that are not displayed on the game screen
New information appears that the, or a detection means for detecting that appeared in the main game screen by the detecting means, of the predetermined New
And a notification request signal supply means for supplying a notification request signal to at least one of the sub game devices when the appearance of the information or the detection of the appearance is detected. A notification request signal acquisition unit that acquires a notification request signal from the main game device; A game system characterized by that. 2. The game system according to claim 1, wherein the detection unit detects a predetermined change of the main game screen based on a main operation signal acquired by the main operation signal acquisition unit, and the notification request is issued. The signal acquisition means, when the predetermined change of the main game screen is detected by the detection means based on the main operation signal, at least one different from the one supplied with the main operation signal in the sub game device. The game system is characterized by transmitting a notification request signal. 3. The game system according to claim 1, wherein the sub game device includes a notification necessity notification unit that notifies the main game device of the necessity of notification, and the notification request signal supply unit. A notification request signal is supplied to the sub game device notified by the notification necessity notification unit that the notification is necessary, and the sub game device notified by the notification necessity notification unit that the notification is not required. On the other hand, the game system is characterized by limiting the supply of the notification request signal. 4. The game system according to claim 1, wherein the main game device records screen change recording means for recording a change in the main game screen, and responds to a request from the sub game device. And a reproduction display means for reproducing and displaying the recorded contents by the screen change recording means. 5. The game system according to claim 1, wherein the main game screen display means displays the sub game screen based on a main operation signal acquired by the main operation signal acquisition means. A game system characterized by displaying a main game screen including information not displayed. 6. A game device to which a portable game machine is connected, comprising means for inputting an operation signal and means for displaying a game screen based on the operation signal, wherein the operation signal is obtained from the portable game machine. Operation signal acquisition means, display means for displaying a main game screen different from the game screen based on the operation signal acquired by the operation signal acquisition means, on the main game screen , on the game screen of the portable game machine
The appearance or appearance of certain new information that is not displayed
A detection means for detecting that the predetermined new screen is displayed on the main game screen by the detection means.
A game device comprising: a notification request signal supply means for supplying a notification request signal to the portable game machine when the appearance or the appearance of the information is detected. 7. A program for causing a computer to function as a game device to which a portable game machine having means for inputting an operation signal and means for displaying a game screen based on the operation signal is connected. operation signal acquisition means for acquiring an operation signal from the game machine, the display control means for controlling the display of different main game screen and the game screen based on the operation signal acquired by the operation signal acquisition unit, to the main game screen , The game screen table of the portable game machine
The appearance or appearance of certain new information that is not shown
And a predetermined new screen on the main game screen by the detection means.
A program capable of causing the computer to function as notification request signal supply means for supplying a notification request signal to the portable game machine when the appearance or the appearance of information is detected.