METHOD FOR A COMPUTER NETWORK RACING GAME AND AN OPTICAL-MECHANICAL GENERATOR OF TWO RANDOM NUMBERS USED FOR CARRYING OUT SAID METHOD

摘要

The invention relates to a method for playing multiplayer games and to a device for implementation of same, which may be used for race competition between many personal computer users. The method comprises playing a game on users' personal computers connected to a server over a network. Image movement speed of moving objects is formed so as to be constant. Two random numbers are programmed into the game software. A means enabling users to control image movement speed is made so as to be capable of providing only two states of speed control signals. Each of the said states of the means is correlated to one of the two random numbers. When a state of the said means coincides with the random number, the image movement speed of moving objects is changed. When a state of the said means does not coincide with the random number, the initial speed is maintained. A race is finished either when an image reaches a definite position on the screen or upon expiration of a preset time. The game is played in several stages, each comprising at least one race. Winner of each stage is given a classification rating, participation in the game only of players with the similar classification rating being thus ensured. A generator comprises a drum made transparent and rotating. Light-absorbing balls and light-reflecting balls are located inside the drum. A beam emitted by a light source is directed to the area where the balls are located. A photo detector is arranged so as to be capable of receiving a beam reflected from the balls.