Patent ID: 6326967
Filing Date: 2001-12-04
Classification: A63F,G06T

Abstract:
An image creating apparatus for displaying a plurality of same game-element images in predetermined colors on image display means by pasting textures on polygons provided in a virtual three-dimensional space, said image creating apparatus comprising:polygon-data storage means for storing coordinates of N sets of polygons constituting the same game element images, each set representing one of the same game element images so that N game elements are arranged along a moving direction of the game element and displayed simultaneously on said display means, N being an integer not less than 2;texture-selection-data storage means for selecting one set of said textures which corresponds to one of the characters;color-data storage means for storing, as a basic color, a first color determined for the one set of said textures;color-data setting means for setting a second color; andcomposite-color setting means for setting composite colors for said textures to be pasted on the N sets of polygons, said composite colors being obtained by mixing said first color and said second color at different ratios.