Patent ID: 6458032
Filing Date: 2002-10-01
Classification: A63F

Abstract:
A three-dimensional (3D) puzzle game device in which a game proceeds as a player takes actions for puzzle elements varied in pattern displayed on a game field spreading across a display screen, the 3D puzzle game device comprising:a controller which is actuated by the player; and image processing means for effecting program processing for a 3D puzzle game in response to actuation of the controller, and then producing image data for the 3D puzzle game for display on a display, wherein said image processing means comprises: 3D game field display control means for producing a 3D game field laterally extending around a tubular subject for display on said display; puzzle element display control means for displaying a plurality of puzzle elements varied in pattern on said 3D game field; location change means for changing, in response to the actuation of said controller, location of said puzzle elements displayed on said 3D game field; 3D game field rotation means for rotating, in response to the actuation of said controller, said 3D game field along with the puzzle elements displayed thereon; elimination condition detection means for detecting that the location of the puzzle elements displayed on said 3D game field satisfies a given elimination condition; and elimination control means for performing a control in such a manner that the puzzle elements displayed on said 3D game field are eliminated when satisfying said elimination condition, wherein said location change means changes the location of puzzle elements frozen on said 3D game field.