JP2000167251A - Game play-by-play broadcasting device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To play a game in presence by providing an audio data storage means, which stores audio data for play-by-play broadcasting corresponding to a plurality of game development patterns in advance, and displaying an image for play-by-play broadcasting integrated with play-by-play broadcasting sounds while switching images for play-by-play broadcasting. SOLUTION: In a data separating circuit 40 of this game play-by-play broadcasting device 20, data for game development discrimination are separated from data transmitted from game machines 10 (10a-10n) on a communication line, and outputted toward a sound synthesizing circuit 50. At the same time, data required for broadcasting image synthesis are separated and outputted toward a broadcasting image synthesizing circuit 80. In the broadcasting sound synthesizing circuit 50, the game development is discriminated based on the input data, and play-by-play broadcasting audio signals corresponding to the game development are outputted from a speaker 62. Besides, in the broadcasting image synthesizing circuit 80, a three-dimensional game space is operated, a viewpoint position is set and the scenery watched from the viewpoint position is displayed on a display 22.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a live game relay device for relaying the progress of a game.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a game machine for playing a drive game or the like while watching a game screen displayed on a display. In particular, a multi-player game system configured by connecting these game machines to each other via a communication line allows a plurality of players to compete with each other for ranking and running time in the same game space.
It has gained wide popularity from beginners to advanced users.

[0003] In such a drive game, if a game effect such as a live broadcast of the game is performed, the interest of the game is further increased, and the ability of the game machine to attract customers can be enhanced. In particular, when playing a drive game or the like with a multi-player game system, a live broadcast similar to an actual race allows not only players but also galleries that do not participate in the game to enjoy the game, resulting in a higher customer attracting effect. Obtainable.

[0004] However, in the conventional game system, there is no game live broadcast device that automatically performs live broadcast corresponding to game development.

[0005] In a circuit race type game in which a player gets on a racing car for a game and travels on a predetermined circuit course while actually driving, an attendant sometimes makes an announcement of a live broadcast.

[0006] However, such a live broadcast has a large qualitative variation between attendants, and the live broadcast by an unskilled attendant has a problem that the game performance is reduced and the ability to attract the game is reduced. .

It is also conceivable to have a dedicated staff member for the live broadcast of a certain quality at all times, but this is not practical due to problems such as labor costs.

[0008] The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and a purpose thereof is to automatically perform narration corresponding to the progress of a game so that not only players but also spectators can enjoy the game. An object of the present invention is to provide a relay device.

[0009]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a game live broadcast apparatus for automatically performing a live broadcast corresponding to a game development, wherein voice data for a live broadcast corresponding to a plurality of game development patterns is stored in advance. Voice data storage means,
A pattern determination unit that determines a game development pattern and outputs a read command of live broadcast audio data corresponding to the game development pattern; and reads live broadcast audio data from the voice data storage unit based on the read command, and outputs a voice. Voice synthesizing means for synthesizing a signal, relay image synthesizing means for synthesizing a live relay image of a multiplayer game, and relay image display means for exclusively displaying the live relay image, wherein the relay image synthesizing means includes: The live broadcast image to be synthesized is switched in accordance with the game development pattern, and the live broadcast image integrated with the live broadcast voice is displayed.

[0010] Further, in the game live relay device of the present invention, the game development pattern has a prioritized priority in performing the live broadcast, and the live broadcast corresponding to a given game development pattern is performed. In this case, when the game situation changes, the process is shifted to a live broadcast of a game development pattern having a higher priority.

The present invention also relates to a live game relay method for automatically performing a live broadcast corresponding to a game development, wherein the voice data storage means previously stores live broadcast audio data corresponding to a plurality of game development patterns. Pattern determining means for determining a game development pattern and outputting a read command of live broadcast audio data corresponding to the game development pattern; and reading live broadcast audio data from the voice data storage means based on the read command. An audio synthesizing means for synthesizing an audio signal, a relay image synthesizing means for synthesizing a live relay image of a multiplayer game, and a relay image display means for exclusively displaying the live relay image. Switching the live broadcast image to be synthesized according to the game development pattern,
It is characterized in that a live broadcast image integrated with the live broadcast voice is displayed.

[0012] In the game live broadcasting method of the present invention, priorities for performing the live broadcast are determined in advance in the development pattern of the game, and the live broadcast corresponding to a given game development pattern is performed. In this case, when the game situation changes, the process is shifted to a live broadcast of a game development pattern having a higher priority.

[0013]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present embodiment is a game live broadcast apparatus for automatically performing live broadcast corresponding to game development of a game system. Voice data storage means for storing relay voice data, pattern determination means for determining a game development pattern of the game system, and outputting a read command for voice data corresponding to the game development pattern; and Voice synthesizing means for reading out the live broadcast voice data from the voice data storage means and synthesizing the voice signal, and outputting the live broadcast corresponding to the game development.

According to the present embodiment, audio data for live broadcast of a game corresponding to a plurality of game development patterns is stored in advance in the audio data storage means.

When the pattern determining means determines the game development pattern of the game system, the voice synthesizing means reads the live broadcast voice data corresponding to the game development pattern from the voice data storage means, and plays the live broadcast corresponding to the game development. Will be output as audio.

In this manner, the live broadcast is performed in real time in accordance with the development of the game situation. For this reason,
It excites the atmosphere of the game itself, enhances the excitement and realism of the player, and allows not only players but also spectators (gallery) to enjoy the game,
It is possible to increase the ability of the game machine itself to attract customers.

In particular, in the present embodiment, the game development status that was known only to the player is transmitted to the surrounding galleries, so that not only the player but also the gallery can enjoy the game itself. It is possible to increase the customer's ability to attract customers. Further, according to the present embodiment, a live broadcast corresponding to the game development is automatically output as a voice, so that a dedicated person is not required, and a live broadcast of a constant quality is always possible.

Also, in the present embodiment, in a multiplayer game system in which a multiplayer game is played on a plurality of game machines, audio data in which predetermined live broadcast audio data is stored in advance corresponding to a plurality of game development patterns. Storage means, pattern determination means for determining a game development pattern of the multiplayer game, and outputting a read command of audio data corresponding to the game development pattern;
Voice synthesizing means for reading audio data for live broadcast from the audio data storage means based on the read command and synthesizing an audio signal, wherein the live broadcast corresponding to game development is automatically performed. .

As described above, according to the present embodiment, a state in which a plurality of players playing a multiplayer game play a game while competing with each other in a common game space with another player is broadcasted.

Therefore, the game becomes more intense, and each player can enjoy the game with greater excitement and realism.

In addition, a spectator in the vicinity can enjoy a state in which a plurality of players compete with each other while listening to the live broadcast.

Also, in the present embodiment, the live broadcast audio data corresponding to at least one of the game development patterns includes a plurality of selection-type relay data having different relay contents, and the pattern determination means includes: It is configured to output a read command of the live broadcast audio data corresponding to the pattern, and to output a selective read command of the selective relay data. The voice synthesizing unit is configured to output the voice data storing unit based on the read command. The present invention is characterized in that a live broadcast voice signal of a multi-story is output, in which the live broadcast voice data is read from the same game, and the live broadcast is performed in different stories even in the same game development pattern.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, even in the same game development pattern, a live broadcast of a multi-story, in which a live broadcast is performed in different stories, can be performed. It is possible to enjoy a live broadcast of different contents, and from this aspect, it is also possible to enhance the fun of the game itself, and to provide a game machine that does not get tired for a long time. In addition to this,
The onlookers can also listen to live broadcasts of various expressions, so that there is also an effect that they can enjoy them without actually playing.

Here, it is preferable that the pattern discriminating means is formed so as to output a read command for randomly reading data of an arbitrary relay content from the selective relay data.

In this way, since the data of an arbitrary expression can be selected at random from the relay data of a plurality of expressions corresponding to the same game development pattern, a variety of actual conditions that the announcer actually performs can be obtained. It becomes a broadcast and you can enjoy it many times without getting tired.

Also, in this embodiment, the live broadcast audio data constitutes a story corresponding to a game development pattern, and the story audio data partially having a replacement audio data area; A plurality of replaceable replaceable voice data constituting the voice data of the data area;
Wherein the voice data storage means includes a storage area for storing story voice data, and a storage area for storing replacement voice data, and the pattern determination means includes a story corresponding to a game development pattern. The audio data is configured to output a read command to read out as the live broadcast audio data, and to output a read instruction to select and read predetermined data from a plurality of replacement audio data. Based on the read command, the story voice data and the replacement voice data are read out from the voice data storage means as live broadcast voice data, the replacement voice data is inserted into the replacement voice data area of the story voice data, and the voice signal is synthesized. It is characterized by doing.

According to the present embodiment, a variable portion is provided in the story audio data corresponding to the game development pattern and replaced with data that changes according to the game development situation. A live broadcast that expresses information in detail can be easily realized. Therefore, the player and the gallery can know detailed game development information, and can enjoy the game more.

Further, in the present embodiment, the plurality of replacement voice data includes a plurality of player identification voice data set corresponding to a player and / or a player operation unit, and the story voice data is The voice data for player identification is formed so as to be fitted into a part or all of the data area for replacement voice, and the pattern determination means adds the player voice of the predetermined player to the story voice data corresponding to the game development pattern between the players. It is characterized in that a read command is output so as to output voice by inserting the voice data for identification.

According to the present embodiment, the plurality of replacement audio data is converted to audio data set corresponding to a player name, a character name set corresponding to a player, or a player operation unit, and a live broadcast. So that players can be more excited and enjoy the game. Also, if a friend of the player is in the gallery, you can enjoy cheering while listening to the live broadcast.

The present embodiment also includes a relay image synthesizing means for synthesizing a live broadcast game screen of the multiplayer game, and a display means for displaying the live broadcast game screen. The live broadcast game screen to be synthesized is switched in accordance with the game development pattern, and the live broadcast game screen is displayed on the display means in accordance with the live broadcast.

According to the present embodiment, the relay image synthesizing means of the game live broadcast apparatus determines the game development pattern, switches accordingly, and provides an image integrated with the sound to the gallery. it can. Therefore, the gallery can enjoy game development information not only with sound but also with images that are switched in real time. In particular, the situation being broadcasted in a live broadcast is displayed as an image full of tension as in a live broadcast of a television broadcast, so that a gallery can be excited and a high customer attracting effect can be obtained.

Next, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows an example of a multi-player type game system to which the present invention is applied. In the game system of the embodiment, a plurality of independent game machines 10-a, 10-b... Are connected to each other via a data transmission line, and each game machine 10-a, 10-b. A player racing car is formed so as to play a game while competing in the same game space with a racing car operated by another player or a computer car operated by a computer.

Here, the independent game machines 10-a and 10-a
-B,... Mean the respective game machines 10-a, 10-b,
... are formed so that a single player game can be played independently. of course,
It is also possible to play a multi-player game with another player in the same game space via a data transmission line.

Each game machine 10 is formed similarly to the driver's seat of an actual racing car. Then, the player sits on the seat 16 and looks at the pseudo three-dimensional image (game screen) displayed on the display 14 while looking at the handle, accelerator, shift lever,
The player plays a game by operating a brake or the like to drive an imaginary racing car.

At this time, the pattern of the race is broadcasted live by the game live broadcast device 20 to a surrounding gallery. That is, the live broadcast is output as audio by the speaker 62, and a live broadcast screen corresponding to the live broadcast is displayed on the display 22. Thereby, not only the player but also the gallery can enjoy the game.

FIG. 2 shows a circuit configuration of the game system. The game machines 10-a, 10-b,... And the live game relay device 20 are connected in a loop via a communication line 30.

Upon receiving the data, each game machine 10 updates its own data and transmits the data to the next game machine.

Each of the game machines 10-a, 10-b... Receives an input signal from the operation unit 12, data of another game machine input via the communication line 30, and a predetermined game program. Based on this, various game calculations are performed. Then, the game screen synthesized using the three-dimensional graphics technique is displayed on the display 14.
That is, each game machine 10 has a racing course 4 set in a predetermined three-dimensional game space as shown in FIG.
The game calculation 20 is performed so that the racing car controlled by the player moves. Naturally, the game calculation is performed such that the player racing car of another game machine transmitted via the communication line 30 also moves on the racing course 420. Then, this three-dimensional game space is perspectively transformed into a projection plane of a predetermined viewpoint coordinate system to form a game screen, which is displayed on the display 14.

Accordingly, each of the game machines 10-a, 10-b,.
Can play a game on the racing course 420 while competing with other players for the order and the like.

FIG. 9 shows each game machine 10-a, 10-b transmitted to another game machine via the communication line 30.
, The format of the game machine data 100 is shown. Each game machine data 100 includes ID data 110 indicating which game machine data, load position data 120 indicating the position of the game function player racing car, and state data 130 indicating the state of the player racing car. It is comprised including. The road position data 120 indicates where the player racing car is on the racing course 420,
It is configured to use distance data along the course from the start and width data indicating the location of the road width. The state data 130 is configured as data representing states of the player racing car such as spin, crash, and course out. Then, the content of the game machine data 100 is basically updated every 1/60 second in accordance with the update of the game screen, and transmitted to another game machine.

Each game machine 10 is connected to the communication line 3
Game machine data 10 of another game machine received via
Based on 0, the race data shown in FIG. 10 is calculated for each game machine. For example, from the road position data 120, the ranking, the inter-vehicle distance, and the number of laps of another game machine can be obtained. Furthermore, the game machine data 100 previously received
By comparing this with the load position data 120 of the game machine data 100 received this time, the speed of another player racing car can be obtained.

FIG. 18 shows a principle diagram of the image synthesizing method of this embodiment.

In the embodiment, the game machines 10-a, 10-b,... And a relay image synthesizing circuit 80 described later store information on the three-dimensional game space 500 and the three-dimensional objects 510 appearing in the three-dimensional game space 500. It is stored in advance. Image information on the three-dimensional object 510 includes a plurality of polygons 512-1 and 512-
2, 512-3,... Are stored in the memory in advance.

Taking the driving game as an example, the three-dimensional object 510 is a racing car that appears in the three-dimensional game space 500. In the three-dimensional game space 500, in addition to this, for example, as shown in FIG. Racing course 420, building 430, tunnel 432, mountain 43
4, various three-dimensional objects representing the background such as cliffs 436 and walls 438 are arranged.

The racing course 420 has a plurality of corners 422, and is provided with ups and downs or banks depending on the location, and also has a three-dimensional intersection.

These three-dimensional objects are perspectively projected and transformed on a perspective projection surface 520 of a viewpoint coordinate system centered on the viewpoint 610 of the virtual player, and displayed on the displays 14 and 22 as a pseudo three-dimensional image 522. For example,
Set the viewpoint position of the virtual player to 3 according to the operation of the player.
If it is set to the position of the eyes of the driver of the racing car moving in the dimensional space 500, the scenes seen from the driver of the racing car are displayed on the displays 14 and 22. Then, when the player 600 looks at the display 14 from the viewpoint 610 with the operation unit 12 in front, he / she can sit on the driver's seat of the racing car and see an image as if he were located in the three-dimensional space 500.

When the player 600 operates the steering wheel or the like of the operation unit 12 to rotate or translate a racing car on which he or she is virtually riding, the position of the viewpoint 610 with respect to the three-dimensional space 500 changes. Then, the three-dimensional space 500 is rotated and translated. For this reason, the game calculation unit performs 3 based on the operation signal and the game program.
The calculation such as rotation and translation of the three-dimensional object 510, which is a racing car, and other three-dimensional objects, which constitute the three-dimensional game space 500, is performed in real time. Then, as described above, these three-dimensional objects are perspectively projected and transformed on the perspective projection surface 520 and displayed on the display 14 as a pseudo three-dimensional image 522 that changes in real time.

Therefore, the player 600 operates the operation unit 1
By operating 2 and driving the racing car, 3
It is possible to virtually simulate a state of participating in a race while driving a racing car in a circuit course 420 set in the three-dimensional game space 500.

When the computer graphics method is used, the shape model of the three-dimensional object 510 is created using an independent body coordinate system. That is, each polygon constituting the three-dimensional object 510 is arranged on the body coordinate system, and its shape model is specified.

Further, the three-dimensional game space 500 is configured using a world coordinate system (XW, YW, ZW), and is a three-dimensional object 510 represented using a body coordinate system.
Are located in the world coordinate system according to the motion model.

Then, using the position of the viewpoint 610 as the origin,
The data is converted to a viewpoint coordinate system in which the direction of the line of sight is set in the positive direction of the Z axis, and the respective coordinates are perspectively projected and transformed to a screen coordinate system which is the projection plane 520. In this manner, an image in the visual field of the three-dimensional game space 500 that can be viewed from the viewpoint 610 can be displayed on the displays 14 and 22.

In the present embodiment, in particular, in the three-dimensional game space 500 constituted by the world coordinate system, the viewpoint 61
It is formed so that the position of 0 can be changed arbitrarily.

For example, in FIG.
By setting behind the three-dimensional object as shown in 0-A, an image of the three-dimensional game space 500 viewed from behind the player racing car can be displayed as shown in FIG. Also, by setting the viewpoint position above the three-dimensional object 510 as shown by 610-B, a game screen can be displayed in which the running racing car is viewed from the sky as shown in FIG. 20B. Can be. In the embodiment, each game machine 10 sets its viewpoint position 610- to the rear of the player racing car.
A is set. Also, a relay image synthesizing circuit 8 described later.
0 is formed such that the viewpoint position 610 is switched at any time based on a command from the relay voice synthesis circuit 50.

In the multi-player game system according to the embodiment, when a multi-player game by a plurality of players is started, a racing car driven by each player starts from a start point 440. Then, the player runs on the racing course 420 while competing with other player racing cars that have entered the multiplayer game in order, time, and the like.

The feature of the present embodiment is that the state of the multiplayer racing game performed in this manner is performed by using a game live broadcast device 20 formed separately from each of the game machines 10-a, 10-b. The live broadcast of the game to the surrounding galleries was done in real time to enhance the atmosphere of the game.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game live relay device 20 includes a data separation circuit 40 and a relay voice synthesis circuit 50.
, An amplifier 60, a speaker 62, a relay image synthesizing circuit 80, and the display 22.

The data separation circuit 40 is connected to the communication line 3
In addition, data for game development discrimination is separated from data transmitted on the communication line 30 and output to the voice synthesis circuit 50, and data necessary for relay image synthesis is converted from data transmitted on the communication line 30. Separated and relayed image synthesis circuit 80
Output to

The relay voice synthesizing circuit 50 determines the game development based on the data input from the data separation circuit 40, and outputs a live relay voice signal corresponding to the game development to the amplifier 6.
0 is output from the speaker 62. In addition to this, the relay voice synthesis circuit 50 of the embodiment includes:
The relay image synthesis command corresponding to the game development is output to the relay image synthesis circuit 80.

The relay image synthesizing circuit 80 stores the game machine data 1 of each game machine input from the data separation circuit 40.
, And a three-dimensional game space similar to that of each of the game machines 10-a, 10-b... Then, based on a command input from the relay voice synthesis circuit 50, the viewpoint position 61 in the game space is determined.
0, and the viewpoint position 610 is displayed on the display 22.
It is formed so that the scenery of the game space viewed from the viewpoint is displayed as a game live broadcast image.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 1, the gallery around the live game relay device 20 can listen to the live broadcast corresponding to the game development from the speaker 62, and furthermore, displays the live broadcast on the display 22 in accordance with the live broadcast. You can see the displayed live broadcast game screen. For this reason, the gallery can enjoy live broadcast sounds and images in real time, thereby increasing the effect of attracting customers to the entire game system and increasing the operating rate of the game machine.

FIG. 3 shows a specific configuration of the relay voice synthesis circuit 50.

The relay voice synthesizing circuit 50 of the embodiment includes a pattern discriminating section 52, a voice synthesizing section 54, a voice data storage section 56, and a relay switching section 70.

The voice data storage section 56 stores predetermined live broadcast voice data in advance corresponding to a plurality of game development patterns. The audio data is
For example, it is preferable that the audio data is composed of voice of a professional announcer who performs a live TV broadcast of an F1 race or the like, and has the same rhythm and intonation as an actual live broadcast.

In the present embodiment, the live broadcast audio data stored in the audio data storage section 56 constitutes a story corresponding to the game development pattern, and has a part of which has a replacement audio data area. , And a plurality of replaceable replacement voice data constituting the voice data in the replacement voice data area.

In order to store these voice data, the voice data storage section 56 of the embodiment includes a main data storage section 57 for storing a plurality of story voice data corresponding to a game development pattern, and the replacement voice data. And a replacement data storage unit 58 for storing

FIGS. 6, 8, and 12 to 17 show story audio data 700 stored in main data storage unit 57.
Are shown. Area 80 enclosed by a square in the figure
0 is a replacement voice data area.

A part of the story audio data 700 is
For example, as shown in FIG. 8, it is configured to include a plurality of selective relay data 710A, 710B... Having different relay contents. Then, the plurality of relay data 710A, 710
B, one data is selected and output at random.

Therefore, even in the same game development, the content of the live broadcast is different each time, and the player,
Live broadcasts can be performed for the gallery.

The pattern determining section 52 is configured to calculate the race data shown in FIG. 10 for each player racing car based on the data input from the data separating circuit 40, and determine the game development pattern. . Then, the pattern determination unit 52 outputs a read command corresponding to the determined game development pattern to the voice synthesis unit 54, and outputs the determined game development pattern to the relay switching unit 70.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of a basic game development pattern determined by the pattern determining section 52.

First, when a coin is inserted into any of the plurality of game machines 10 shown in FIG. 2, the game system is controlled to an entry mode in which an entry of another game machine 10 is accepted for a certain period of time. The pattern determination unit 52 determines that the game system has entered this entry mode based on the input data. Then, a read command of the audio data for live broadcast for the entry mode is output according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 5 (step 3).
00).

When the entry mode ends, the game system starts a countdown operation for starting the player racing car. Pattern determination unit 52
Determines the mode before the start, and outputs a voice data read command for live broadcast before the start according to the flow shown in FIG. 7 (step 400).

When the start countdown operation is completed, the game system is controlled to a game mode in which a game is actually played. The pattern determination unit 52 determines that the game system has entered this game mode based on the input data. Then, the basic game development pattern is determined according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 11, and based on the result of the determination, a voice data read command for a live broadcast of each routine shown in FIGS. 12 to 17 is output (step 500).

As described above, the pattern discriminating section 52 discriminates the game development of the game system and outputs to the speech synthesizing section 54 a command to read out audio data corresponding to the game development. As described above, the story audio data 700
Includes a replacement voice data area 800 in part. In such a case, the pattern determination unit 52 outputs a replacement voice data read command corresponding to the replacement voice area 800 to the voice synthesis unit 54.

Further, the story audio data 700 is
When a plurality of selection type relay data 710A, 710B... Are included, a selection command for the selection type relay data is output. In particular, in the present embodiment, such a selection command for the selection type relay data is randomly performed each time, or the same data is set so as not to be selected twice consecutively, so that a live broadcast with variations is performed. Has become.

The voice synthesizing unit 54 relays the story voice data 700 and the replacement voice data from the main data storage unit 57 and the replacement data storage unit 58 based on the voice read command thus input. The replacement voice data is read as the replacement voice data, the replacement voice data is inserted into the replacement voice data data area 800 of the story voice data 700, and the voice signal is synthesized. The synthesized audio signal is output from the speaker 62 via the amplifier 60.

In particular, as described above, since the replacement voice data is inserted into the replacement voice data area 800 of the main voice data, more expressions can be performed with a limited number of data. Detailed live broadcasts can be tailored to the situation.

The live broadcast generated in this manner is a live broadcast based on real-time vehicle data. The live broadcast is performed as if a real announcer is performing and the tone is changed according to the situation. To enable exciting live commentary.

The voice data also stores the tone of the voice according to the state of the game, and can be used separately such as a gentle tone and an excited tone. And the galleries are more exciting.

All of these audio data are basically R
It is held by the OM and played back by the PCM, but if the capacity is insufficient, it may be used together with the CD. For example, if there is a long line, use a CD playback device, or use PCM audio to gain time when accessing, and use the PCM for frequently used words, and use the CD for long lines or words that are used only occasionally. You may use them properly.

In this embodiment, it is preferable that a part of the replacement voice data is set as player identification voice data set corresponding to the player or each game machine. For example, the name of the player registered before the start of the game, the name of a racing car or the name of a driver set in advance for each game machine, and the like may be set as the replacement voice data. By doing this,
The name of the player or the name of the racing car controlled by the player will be used for the live broadcast, and the player will be able to play a more exciting game.

The relay switching section 70 appropriately sets the position of the viewpoint 610 in the game space based on the game development pattern determined by the pattern determination section 52, and outputs a viewpoint switching command to the relay image synthesizing circuit 80. I do. For example, when a live broadcast of the two leading racing cars is performed, the viewpoint is switched so that the two racing cars are projected on the game screen, for example, the viewpoint is set above the leading racing car. Output command.

For example, when a live broadcast of a car having an accident is performed, the position of a viewpoint 610 is set on the side of the road where the accident has occurred so as to display the game screen of the racing car. .

As described above, in the present embodiment, during the game, the viewpoint position 610 can be appropriately switched in accordance with the game development pattern, and the live broadcast using both voice and image can be performed.

Next, the live game relay operation of the system of the present embodiment will be described in detail focusing on the operation of the relay voice synthesis circuit 50.

As described above, FIG. 4 shows three basic live broadcast modes of the present embodiment. First, when a player inserts a coin into any of the plurality of game machines 10, the game system enters an entry receiving mode. At this time, the relay voice synthesis circuit 50 of the embodiment performs a live broadcast for entry (step 300).

When the entry mode ends, the game system is set to a start mode in which a start counting operation is performed on a plurality of entered player racing cars. At this time, the relay voice synthesis circuit 50 of the embodiment performs a live relay operation before the start (Step 400).

When the start mode ends and each player racing car starts, the game system is set to the game mode. At this time, the relay voice synthesizing circuit 50 continues the live race relay operation until the game ends. (Step 500) FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a procedure in which the relay voice synthesizing circuit 50 relays an entry live broadcast, and FIG. 6 shows an example of a specific entry live broadcast output using data stored in the voice data storage unit 56. Show. After the first player inserts a coin into the game machine, another player inserts a coin into the other game machine within a predetermined time, so that a plurality of players can enjoy a multiplayer game. During the fixed time, the live broadcast of the entry of each player one after another is the live broadcast of the entry.

First, when the first player inserts a coin (step 310), the timer of the game machine 10 is started (step 320), and the relay device 20 receives this timer signal and starts the live broadcast of the entry (step 310). Step 330).

In FIG. 6B, 700-330, 700
A specific example of the story audio data stored in the main data storage unit 57 of the audio data storage unit 56 is shown as -350. For example, story audio data 700-330
Is a plurality of data 710-330A representing different relay contents,
. 710-330B, 710-330C...
The output is as shown in FIG.

In this way, even in the same scene, one is randomly selected from a plurality of prepared data and outputted, so one time, "What kind of development will this race show?" At other times, it starts with "The racers are entering one after another." Therefore, unlike the conventional monotonous live broadcast, the player can enjoy the play many times without getting tired.

Next, the player who has made the first entry is introduced (steps 340 and 350). That is, the pattern discriminating unit 52 includes the story voice data 700-2 stored in the main data storage unit 57 and the player identification voice data “Racer A” of the first player stored in the replacement data storage unit 58. The voice synthesizing unit 54 reads out these data from the storage units 57 and 58, and outputs the story voice data 70.
The identification voice data is inserted into the replacement area 800 of 0-2, and this is output as a voice signal for introducing the entry member (step 350).

Next, when the insertion of a new coin is detected (step 340), the live broadcast of the introduction of the entry member (step 350) is performed in the same manner.

As described above, in the live broadcast for entry of the present embodiment, a new entry member is introduced using the player identification voice data at step 350 every time a player newly enters.

Therefore, the player is more excited when his / her car name is announced, and the enjoyment of listening is increased when a name well known to the gallery is broadcast, so that the effect of attracting customers is great. In addition, this live broadcast is set to be performed in the voice of a professional who has heard it, so it is expected to be more exciting.

A well-known racer's name or car name may be used for the player identification voice data so that the player can select a favorite name. In this case, the atmosphere of the game is further enhanced. You can also.

Then, after the timer starts (step 320), when a predetermined time has elapsed and the time is up (step 360), the reception of the entry ends (step 370), so that the live broadcast for entry also ends. .

When the live broadcast of the entry is completed, the live broadcast of the live broadcast before the start (step 400) is performed. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a procedure in which the relay voice synthesizing circuit 50 performs the live broadcast before the start, and FIG.
4 shows an example of a concrete pre-start live relay output used with the data stored in FIG.

FIG. 8B shows a specific example of the story audio data 700-410, 700-420,... Stored in the main data storage unit 57 for performing the live broadcast before the start. The story audio data is output in order of the plurality of partial relay data 700-410, 700-420,. Here, 700-410,7
The data of 00-440 and 700-460 are formed as fixed type relay data whose contents are constant. Also, 700-420, 700-430, 700-450
Are formed as selection type relay data in which an arbitrary one is selected from different relay contents.

Further, the data 700-410 is constituted so as to include a replacement voice data area 800 as a part thereof, and the replacement voice data representing the name of the racing course is inserted therein. ing. The replacement voice data is stored in the replacement data storage unit 58.

First, as shown in FIG. 7, when the pre-start live broadcast is started, first, the selected course introduction live broadcast (step 410) is performed. At this time, the data 700-410 read from the main data storage unit 57 and the replacement voice data “Suzuka” specified by the player read from the replacement data storage unit 58 are synthesized, and “Suzuka, which is familiar today,” A live broadcast called "Circuit" will be held.
Several well-known course names are prepared, and the player can designate a course before playing.

When the live broadcast of the introduction of the selected course is completed in this way, the next steps 420, 430, 440, 4
50 live broadcasts are performed.

At steps 420, 430, and 450, the selection-type relay data 70 stored in the main data
Any one is randomly read from 0-420, 700-430, and 700-450, and is output as audio as shown in FIG. Therefore, no matter how many times the game is repeated, the content of the pre-start live broadcast is different each time, and the player is not bored.

When a start signal is input from game machine 10, relay data 7 is transmitted from main data storage unit 57.
00-460 is read out, and a live broadcast for start is output as a voice, as shown in FIG.
0). Then, the pre-start live broadcast ends.

When the live broadcast before the start is completed, the live broadcast of the race (step 500) is performed next.

The data separation circuit 40 extracts data (FIG. 9) necessary for speech synthesis from the race data of each player sent every 1/60 second, and
Send to 2. The pattern determining unit 52 obtains race data as shown in FIG. 10 from the transmitted data (FIG. 9), and outputs a read command of audio data corresponding to a race development pattern.

[0108] In the live broadcast of the race, basically, by looking at the race data, when the distance between the players approaches a certain distance, the explanation of that part is started, and when the distance is outside a certain distance, the explanation is there. Finish. Also, depending on the race situation, such as the spin of another car, the course out, etc., priorities are properly set, and other commentary may start during the commentary. In such a case, it is set to excite the place by, for example, speaking with an excited tone.

FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing a procedure for determining what kind of race live broadcast is performed by the pattern determining section 52. The priority of the live broadcast is determined in advance according to the situation. Therefore, if the race situation changes during the live broadcast, the current live broadcast may be interrupted and a new live broadcast may be made, depending on the priority of the situation. This enables thrilling and exciting live broadcasts that respond quickly to changes in circumstances.

In addition, when a race that has no particular change continues for a long time, an effect mode is entered, and a live broadcast that enlivens the atmosphere is put in so as not to get tired.

The pattern discriminating section 52 of the embodiment converts the race data shown in FIG. 10 into steps 520 and 53 of FIG.
0, 540, 550, and 560 are sequentially determined to determine whether or not the race is in the development pattern, and a routine corresponding to the determination result, that is, one of the race announcement routine, corner routine, goal routine, accident routine, and production routine Do. At this time, after finishing the processing of the goal routine, the process returns to the main and the race ends. When performing other routines, the process returns to the main after completing the processing of each routine, and when it is not determined in step 570 that the race has been completed, the above processing is repeated using new race data.

That is, the pattern determining section 52 calculates the race data shown in FIG. 10 of each player racing car based on the data input from the data separation circuit 40 (step 510).

Then, based on the race data, data of the two player racing cars having the closest inter-vehicle distance is calculated, and a pattern discrimination is made as to whether or not the inter-vehicle distance is approaching within 20 m (step 520). If the determination is yes here, the live broadcast of the game is performed in accordance with the race announcement routine shown in FIGS.

If the result of the determination in step 520 is NO, it is determined whether or not the player racing car that will run next next is approaching any corner (step 530). If the determination is yes here, the game is broadcast live according to the corner routine shown in FIG.

If it is determined NO in step 530, it is determined whether or not the player racing car that runs next next has reached the final corner before the goal (step 540). If the answer is yes here, the game is broadcast live according to the goal routine shown in FIG.

If the determination at step 540 is NO, it is determined whether or not there is a player racing car that has caused the next accident (step 55).
0). If the determination is yes here, the live game broadcast is performed according to the accident routine shown in FIG.

If the determination at step 550 is NO, it is determined whether or not a state in which nothing happens next has continued for a while (step 560). The live broadcast of the game is performed according to the effect routine shown.

If it is determined NO in step 560,
It is determined whether or not the next race has been completed (step 5).
70), if the determination is yes, the game live broadcast operation is terminated; if the determination is no, the process returns to step 510, and the processes of steps 510 to S570 are performed based on the new race data. Repeat.

During the live broadcast output by the above processing, if the game development calculated by the new race data has a higher priority, such as the top goal-in, the live broadcast processing is performed. It is configured to be performed by interruption.

FIGS. 12 and 13 show the procedure of the race announcement routine and a concrete example of the live broadcast. In this race announcement routine, the race development of the two player racing cars having the closest inter-vehicle distance determined in step 520 is further performed in steps 521a, 522a, 523a, 524a, and 525.
More specifically, it is determined in the order of a.

Then, these five steps 521a,
522a... 525a based on the determination result.
One of the five live relay operations 1b, 522b... 525b is executed, and the process returns to the main routine shown in FIG.

In the embodiment, the steps 521b, 521b,
The audio data storage unit 56 stores the story audio data 700-521, 700-522,... Shown in FIGS.
And, for example, the story audio data 700-521 is
Selectable data 710-521A, 710-5
21B, and 710-521A, 710-
521B..., A replacement area 80 surrounded by a square in the figure.
Contains 0. The replacement area 800 is audio data that is replaced according to a player, a race situation, a performance, and the like.

As described above, in each of the live voice relay operation steps 521b, 522b,..., 525b, any one of a plurality of selectable data is randomly selected, and the replacement area surrounded by the square is selected. Since the voice data is replaced with the voice data according to the situation and the voice is output, the expression becomes different every time the game is played, so that a live broadcast with natural variation can be performed.

In particular, in the present embodiment, five game development patterns are set in the race announcement routine, and a plurality of expression patterns are facilitated for each of the five game development patterns. It is possible to broadcast the live broadcast in detail and in a different expression.

FIG. 14 shows a procedure of the corner routine and a concrete example of the live broadcast.

If it is determined to be YES in step 530 shown in FIG. 11, the live relay operation of the corner routine shown in FIG. 14 is performed (step 530b). Here, the audio data 710 stored in the audio data storage unit 56
-530A, 710-530B ... any one is selected. Then, by inserting any audio data determined by the player, the race situation, and the performance into the replacement area 800 of the selected story audio data and outputting the audio, the live broadcast at the corner of the player racing car running at the top is performed. Do. As described above, in the corner routine, a plurality of types of expression patterns are prepared, and the voice data according to the situation is replaced in the replacement part 800 indicated by a square in the figure. Will be different each time, and you can perform live broadcasts with natural and variations.

FIG. 15 shows a procedure of the goal routine and a concrete example of the live broadcast. If the answer to step 540 is YES, the goal routine determines whether the top and second player racing cars are within a distance of 40 m (step 541a). Steps 541b and 543
The live relay operation for the goal is performed in the order of b, and if it is determined to be no, the live broadcast for the goal is performed in the order of steps 542b and 543b, and then the live broadcast is ended.

FIG. 16 shows a procedure of the accident routine and a concrete example of the live broadcast. If the determination in step 550 is affirmative, the accident routine executes steps 551a, 552a, 55
The three types of accident status determination of 3a are performed, and a live relay operation according to the corresponding accident status is performed (steps 551b, 552b, and 553b).

FIG. 17 shows a procedure of the effect routine and a concrete example of the live broadcast.

If the determination at step 560 is affirmative, the live broadcast operation shown at step 561b of this effect routine is performed. Here, a plurality of relay audio data 710-561A and 710-561B, which are stored in the audio data storage unit 56 and represent the contents other than the running of the race.
Are randomly selected from among... And are output as voice.

As described above, in the live audio relay operation of each routine shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, any one of a plurality of pieces of relay data is randomly selected, and the replacement area 800 of the selected audio data is selected. Is replaced according to the situation, so that a live broadcast with a variety of expressions, which is different every time a game is played, can be performed naturally.

Further, the pattern discriminating section 52 of the embodiment is arranged as shown in FIG.
Each time the game development pattern shown in FIGS. 1 to 17 is determined, the relay switching unit 70 outputs a viewpoint switching command corresponding to the game development pattern to the relay image synthesis circuit 80. Therefore, for example, when the determination is YES in step 520 of FIG. 11, the viewpoint position 610 in the game space is set so that the first two are displayed on the display.
If the answer is YES in step 530, the viewpoint position 610 is set so that the top player racing car running on the corner is displayed on the display and the player racing car is viewed from above the corner. . By doing so, the live broadcast game screen corresponding to the live broadcast of the audio is displayed on the display, so that the gallery can display the game situation more realistically and in the actual F1 race. It can be viewed with the same feeling as a live broadcast, which can enhance the game atmosphere and enhance the effect of attracting customers.

Further, as described above, in the system according to the present embodiment, the live broadcast corresponding to the game development pattern is always performed, and the tone of the gentle voice is the voice of the professional announcer who has heard the live broadcast. Since the tone according to the situation, such as the tone of the excited voice, is used properly, the atmosphere of the game can be excited.

Further, when there is no change in the state of the game, the rendering routine shown in FIG. 17 is executed to read out the current ranking, perform a pit report, etc., and provide a guest commentary. The live broadcast similar to the race of this can be performed, and the atmosphere of the game can be further enhanced.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention.

For example, in the above embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to a multiplayer video game system has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be applied to, for example, a circuit race type game. Can be. That is, as shown in FIG. 21, a plurality of racing cars 240 driven by each player run on a circuit course 212 provided in the play field 210 to perform a circuit race. At this time, each racing car 240
For example, race data as shown in FIG. 10 is detected by a detection device (not shown), and based on the detected data, a live broadcast corresponding to the game development pattern is output as audio using the speaker 62 in the same manner as in the previous embodiment. You may make it.

[0137] By doing so, it is possible to provide a game effect that informs the customer waiting in line and the surrounding galleries of the game status as a live broadcast, and attracts customers to the circuit race type game system. Can be increased.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the explanation has been given by taking as an example a live broadcast device for live broadcasting of a race such as a driving game or a circuit race type game equipped with a CRT. The present invention can be applied to live broadcast devices of various types of games.

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to obtain a game live broadcast device that automatically performs live broadcast corresponding to game development and allows not only players but also spectators to enjoy the game. effective.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external view of a driving game system to which the present invention is applied.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a main part of the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a detailed configuration of a relay voice synthesis circuit.

FIG. 4 is a schematic flowchart of a live broadcast operation;

FIG. 5 is a flowchart of an entry live broadcast operation;

FIG. 6 is a specific example of an entry live broadcast;

FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a pre-start live broadcast operation;

FIG. 8 is a specific example of a live broadcast before the start.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of game machine data.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of race data.

FIG. 11 is a schematic flowchart of a live race relay operation;

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of a race announcement routine (first half).
It is.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of a race announcement routine (second half).
It is.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram of a corner routine.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram of a goal routine.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram of an accident routine.

FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram of an effect routine.

FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram of a synthesis principle of a pseudo three-dimensional game image according to the embodiment.

FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram of a game course.

FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram of a live broadcast screen.

FIG. 21 is an external view of a circuit race type game.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 10 game machine 14 display 20 game live relay device 22 display 30 communication line 40 data separation circuit 50 relay voice synthesis circuit 52 pattern discrimination unit 54 voice synthesis unit 56 voice data storage unit 57 main data storage unit 58 replacement data storage unit 60 amplifier 70 relay switching section 80 relay image synthesis circuit

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A game live broadcast apparatus for automatically performing live broadcast corresponding to game development, comprising: voice data storage means in which voice data for live broadcast corresponding to a plurality of game development patterns is stored in advance; Pattern determination means for determining a development pattern and outputting a read command of live broadcast audio data corresponding to the game development pattern; reading the live broadcast audio data from the voice data storage means based on the read instruction; Voice synthesis means for synthesizing, a relay image synthesis means for synthesizing a live relay image of a multiplayer game, and a relay image display means for exclusively displaying the live relay image.The relay image synthesis means, The live broadcast image to be synthesized is switched according to the game development pattern, and integrated with the live broadcast sound. Game live coverage and wherein the displaying the status relay image. 2. The game play pattern according to claim 1, wherein priorities for live broadcast are determined in advance in the game development pattern, and when a live broadcast corresponding to a given game development pattern is performed, When the situation changes, a live broadcast of the game development pattern having a higher priority is transferred to the live broadcast of the game. 3. A game live broadcasting method for automatically performing a live broadcast corresponding to a game development, comprising: audio data storage means in which live broadcast audio data corresponding to a plurality of game development patterns is stored in advance; Pattern determination means for determining a development pattern and outputting a read command of live broadcast audio data corresponding to the game development pattern; reading the live broadcast audio data from the voice data storage means based on the read instruction; A live synthesizing means for synthesizing a live broadcast image of a multiplayer game; and a relay image display means for exclusively displaying the live broadcast image. Switching of live broadcast images to be synthesized according to the development pattern, and integrated with live broadcast audio A live game relay method comprising displaying a live broadcast image. 4. The game according to claim 3, wherein priorities for performing the live broadcast are determined in advance in the development pattern of the game, and when the live broadcast corresponding to a given game development pattern is performed, A live game relay method characterized by shifting to a live broadcast of a game development pattern having a higher priority when the game situation changes.