Patent ID: 6481715
Filing Date: 2002-11-19
Classification: A63F

Abstract:
A computer readable storage medium for use with a computer, wherein the computer readable storage medium programs the computer for controlling a game displayed on a computer monitor during which a plurality of players take turns managing displayed playing pieces in accordance with a set of rules, including a first rule involving movement of the playing pieces on a game board;a second rule for resolving a confrontation that occurs upon movement of a playing piece of a first player to a space on the game board occupied by a playing piece of a second player; and at least one variable rule that from time to time favors one player over another player in at least one aspect of the game; wherein the outcome of a turn involves an element of chance and indicates either a number of spaces for movement of a said playing piece, or that the player taking the turn has a choice of changing a said variable rule that currently is not most favorable to such player so that such variable rule becomes more favorable to such player.