JPS6290187A - Household tv game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed description of the invention] The present invention relates to a home video game machine.

In recent years, video game consoles have become extremely popular in households, and many types of video game consoles have been developed that can be used to control video game software.

However, in conventional video game machines, after the -th execution, the power is turned off or reset, and the game restarts from the starting point. For this reason.

In order to reach the next level, the same steps had to be taken.

For example, as shown in FIG. 1, from the start of the game to level 1. In the case of a complex game where the ultimate goal is level 20 after going through level 2, the game always starts from level 1, so if the game ends at level 3, the game will be at the same early stage the first time you try it. The game itself is 1. It becomes uninteresting in FL.

For this reason, on home video game consoles, there are games such as ``Action Game J2'' that competes for reflexes on the streets such as ``Invaders'' and ``Backman J'', or so-called ``table games'' that play Mahjong, Gomoku, Hanafuda, etc. The mainstream is games that are somewhat difficult and complex, such as ``adventure games'' developed as game software for PCs and role-playing games (players input commands to enter the story, solve puzzles, etc.). ,
A game where you search for treasure, etc.), or a ``scheme game'' (a game where you understand your position while reading data and approach your goal little by little), or the action game or table game mentioned above. , more complex and difficult ones are rarely implemented.

The present invention was made based on these circumstances, and
The objective is to provide a home video game machine that can be enjoyed by a wide range of players, from beginners to experts, and that can run a wide variety of game software.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below based on one drawing.

FIG. 2 is a block A showing the configuration of an embodiment of the television game machine of the present invention.

In the figure, 1 is a manual input device for the user to input operation signals by operating keys or levers when playing the game.

2 is a first storage device that stores a game program that progresses step by step; Reference numeral 3 denotes a display signal output device for outputting a signal for displaying the game content on, for example, a home-use TV screen. 4 is a timer device for measuring game time.

5 receives the operation signal from the manual input device 1, l1jl
This is a control device that causes the game program to be executed according to the game program stored in the second storage device 2, and causes the display signal output device 3 to output the game content step by step.

Reference numeral 6 denotes a determination device that determines which stage the game program is in when the game ends based on the timer device 4. 7 stores the game program stages classified by the discriminator 6 in a portable external storage device such as a magnetic card.
It is a writing device for signing. 8 is a portable external storage device (
A reading device for reading out the game program stages written in the magnetic car F). Reference numeral 9 indicates a start step for instructing the fil+ control device 5 to start the game program from the game program step when the game program step is read from the portable external storage device (magnetic card) by the reading device 8. It is a stage indicating device.

Note that 10 is a power supply device.

As mentioned above, the portable external storage device can be composed of, for example, a magnetic card, and as shown in Figure 3, it is divided into a card category area △1 to distinguish it from other cards in circulation. An index area (3) for registering the usage status of the data area C, and a data area C for storing the divided game program stages determined by the index registration status are provided as storage areas. Magnetic cards can have two stripes, four stripes, or have magnetic material attached to the entire front and back sides to increase the amount of information stored.

Next, the operation of the home video game machine labeled F will be explained based on the flowchart shown in FIG.

By turning on the power supply device 10, power is supplied to each part, and the video game machine is started (■). Portable external storage device (
For example, determine whether or not to start the game from an intermediate stage using a magnetic card (■). A selection button for this purpose may be provided on the manual input device 1.

Assume that the game starts from level 1 and ends at level 20, as shown in FIG. 5, for example.

If you do not use Aether, the game level is l? Proceed to (■
-1).

When using a card, the user inserts the card into the insertion slot. The reading device 8 determines whether the card is genuine or not based on the card identification area A (■). If it is genuine, the game program stage (level) written in data area C is read out and determined (■).

Then, the start stage instructing device 9 instructs the level corresponding to this read level (■-1 to Based on the output of the first storage device 4
The game program stored in is started from the set level, and executed according to the operation fS from the ¥- input device 1 (■) 1 is output to the display signal output device 3.

When the game ends (5), the separator 6 determines the stage (level) of the game program at the time of the end (■).

Next, it is sufficient to provide a selection button on the manual input device 1 for making a 9-decision ([phase]) as to whether or not to write this level on the card.

If no cards are used, the game ends, and if you want to start the game again later, you start from level 1.

When writing to a card, determine whether the card is genuine or not (■) If it is genuine, write device 7
Write the level by.

Therefore, for example, if the end level is 4 as shown in Figure 5, this level 4 will be written on the card, so when you start the game for the first time, if you read out the end level written on this card. , you can proceed with the game from the previous ending level 4. Therefore, beginners can continue playing even complex games! II The taste can be sustained.

Note 1: For example, if the user wants to interrupt the game without waiting for the game to end, it is necessary to determine the level at the time of interruption.■)
This interruption level can also be written to the card.

In addition, in games where the player competes for points using a manual input device rather than the game level, and the game time is extended depending on the score, the user may interrupt the game before the end at his/her will.
It is also possible to store the score at the time of interruption on a card or the like.

It is also possible to write a PIN number on the guard to make the data on the card private. In this case, when the user finishes the game, it is possible to input the PIN number using the manual input device 7i1, and when the user starts the game next time, by inputting the PIN number, the user can read out the previous completed level for himself. It is also possible to start the next game.

As explained above, with the home video game machine of the present invention, it is possible to continue the next game from an intermediate stage, so both beginners and experts can fully enjoy games with complex and difficult content, and it is possible to continue playing the next game from an intermediate stage. In addition to simple games, game contents can be significantly diversified.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Figure 1 is an explanatory diagram of how to use the game with a conventional device, Figure 2
3 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a storage area of a magnetic card, FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing the operation of the embodiment of FIG. 2, and FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the operation of the embodiment of FIG. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a game usage method according to an embodiment. 1 manual input device, 2-first storage device, 3-display signal output device, 4-timer device 15-control device, 6-
Discrimination device, 7 writing device, 8 reading device, 9-start stage indicating device, 10 power supply device. Patent Applicant Mitsuru [Iln Hiko Figure 1 Figure B Figure 5

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] A first storage device that stores a game program; a manual input device through which a user inputs an operation signal by operating a key or lever during game execution; and an operation from the manual input device. a control device that receives a signal and executes a game program according to the game program stored in the first storage device; a display signal output device that outputs a signal that displays game content; and a display signal output device that outputs a signal that displays the game content; a discriminating device for discriminating which stage the previous discriminating device is in; a writing device for writing the game program stage discriminated by the former discriminating device into a portable external storage device; a reading device for reading out the game program stage written in the portable external storage device. and a start stage instructing device that instructs the control device to start the game program from the game program stage when the game program is read from the portable external storage device by the reading device. home video game console.