Multiple sequence video game

Abstract

A video game system includes a game that requires the multiple input of a single input device to provide a series of timed input signals relative to a start signal. The relative time of the input signal determines the result of a heat and the combined results of a series of heats provide game score. The game has a fast learning curve in combination with a player skill level that is not necessarily controlling. The game is based on timed player input that are sensitive about the optimal values to include a random or luck factor about the optimal values. In a preferred embodiment the game is a race theme game and requires the player to input shift signals. In a preferred embodiment of the game different levels are provided and points are awarded based on performance relative to a standard and relative to a variable standard determined by the player's performance in an earlier level.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to video games and in particular to video games which are easy to play and require a series of inputs to complete a first event of a series of events.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Video games are readily available that have a high degree of sophistication and require a player to gain experience with respect to the game and the strategies thereof in order to consistently achieve better results. These types of games are popular with respect to users who play frequently and often have extensive related game experience.[0003]In some cases it is desirable to have a video game that is relatively simple to understand and easily played to achieve reasonable results. Our prior video game “Gone Fishing” is an example of a simplified video game that has had considerable commercial success. This type of game is preferably used in association with a pay to play video game terminal that is often provided in a bar or restaurant type envi...

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Benefits of technology

[0007]A video game system according to the present invention includes a series of heats with each heat requiring multiple inputs of a single input device for determining the user's performance within each heat and providing a score for each heat. The game further includes a combined game score based on the performance within at least three of the heats.

Problems solved by technology

There is little or no reluctance to play the game as the learning curve is extremely short and reasonable results are easily obtained or poor results easily dismissed as bad luck.

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