Patent ID: 6685565
Filing Date: 2004-02-03
Classification: A63F

Abstract:
A video game device for implementing a game wherein a main character displayed on a monitor is caused to approach training target values by performing actions corresponding to instructions from an operating member, in such a manner that the relationship levels between the main character and a plurality of other characters appearing in the game change according to the actions performed by the main character, and these relationship levels affect the training of the main character, said video game device comprising:list display means for displaying the main character and the respective other characters on said monitor, such that they are respectively identifiable; and relationship level display means for displaying said relationship levels in correspondence with the displayed main character and other characters, and in correspondence among two of said other characters, said relationship levels being evaluation levels of respective ones of the other characters with respect to the main character, said relationship level display means including line display means for displaying lines having widths corresponding to said evaluation levels between the main character and the respective ones of the other characters, and further for displaying a line connecting between said two of said other characters when a prescribed relationship exists between said two of said other characters.