JP2001009163A - Game system and information storage medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game system capable of suppressing improper play of a player without depriving a degree of freedom of game operation of the player and an information storage medium. SOLUTION: Whether a player performs chicken play (improper play) or not is judged, whether the player is a chicken player or not is recognized based on the results of judgement, and if it is recognized that the player is the chicken player, a chicken mark 40 is displayed. When repetition of retraction operation, counterattack, and the same technique is done, it is recognized that the player is the chicken player. The chicken mark is displayed in the next game and on a ranking screen. When cancelling conditions which are stricter than chicken player recognition conditions are satisfied, the recognition of the chicken player is cancelled. The chicken mark is displayed in the other terminal unit through a host device. The player who performs inactive (escape, defense) play and immoral (cowardice, makeshift) play is recognized to be the chicken player.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

[0001] The present invention relates to a game system and an information storage medium.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is known a game in a field called a fighting game in which a player operates a character on a screen and enjoys a battle with a character operated by an opponent player (or a computer). ing. According to this fighting game, a virtual experience of real-world martial arts can be made, so that it is very popular as a game.

In such a fighting game, a player can freely move a character on a screen using a lever, a button, or the like. However, on the other hand, some players perform unsuitable but inappropriate play (non-aggressive play, non-moral play) by multiplying such freedom of operation. For example,
Sneaky, palliative play, such as `` escape play '' that repeats only retreats and defensive actions and does not take aggressive action, `` wait play '' where you wait until the opponent acts and launches a counter attack when the opponent acts Do.

As one method for preventing such inappropriate play, a method of restricting a game operation of a player or a motion of a character can be considered. For example, there is a method in which even if the player instructs the character to perform a retreat operation, the character is not made to retreat, or the moving speed of the character at the time of retreat is made slower than at the time of forward movement.

[0005] However, in such a method of restricting the game operation and the movement of the character, the player needs to
The player feels inconvenience or difficulty in operating the game, and cannot maintain a comfortable game operation environment.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and a purpose thereof is to provide a game system capable of suppressing improper play by a player without depriving the player of the game operation flexibility. And an information storage medium.

[0007]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention is directed to a game system for generating a game image, wherein a game is generated based on a game operation of the player using operation means. Means for performing a game calculation for playing, and whether or not the player has performed a play that is not a prohibited play but is defined as inappropriate play, and based on the determination result, determines whether the player is an inappropriate play player. And a means for outputting information indicating that the player is an inappropriate player when the player is determined to be an inappropriate player. . Further, an information storage medium according to the present invention is an information storage medium that can be used by a computer, and includes information (a program or data or the like) for realizing (executing) the above means. Further, the program according to the present invention is a program usable by a computer (including a program embodied in a carrier wave), and includes a processing routine for realizing (executing) the above means.

According to the present invention, it is determined whether or not the player has performed a play which is not a prohibited play but is defined in advance as an inappropriate play (the definition may be dynamically changed). Inappropriate play players are determined based on the number, frequency, degree, ratio, etc. of appropriate play. If it is determined that the player is an inappropriate player, information (a mark, a picture, a character, a sound, or the like) indicating that the player is an inappropriate player is output. This makes it possible for the player to recognize that the player has performed an improper play, thereby suppressing the improper play of the player without depriving the player of the degree of freedom of the game operation.

Further, the game system, the information storage medium and the program according to the present invention are characterized in that the player is determined to be an inappropriate player when the player performs a lot of non-active play or non-moral play. I do.
In this way, it is possible to effectively prevent a situation in which the player performs an inactive play or a non-moral play and unduly advances the game to an advantage.

A game system, an information storage medium, and a program according to the present invention are characterized in that when a player repeatedly performs the same play, the player is determined to be an inappropriate player. This makes it possible to prevent a situation in which the player repeats the same play (skill, attack, action) and unduly advances the game.

Further, the game system, the information storage medium, and the program according to the present invention are characterized in that a mark indicating an inappropriate player is displayed as information indicating the inappropriate player. This makes it possible for the player and the opponent player to immediately and intuitively recognize that the player is an inappropriate player.

Further, the game system, the information storage medium, and the program according to the present invention make it possible for the information indicating that the player is an inappropriate player to be output in a game subsequent to a game that is determined to be an inappropriate player. Features. With this configuration, while the player is playing the game, information indicating that the player is an inappropriate player is always output, so that the player can be further prevented from performing an inappropriate play. become.

Further, the game system, the information storage medium and the program according to the present invention are characterized in that information indicating an inappropriate player is output on a ranking screen. In this way, many other players can recognize that the player is an inappropriate player.

Further, the game system, the information storage medium and the program according to the present invention, when a given revocation condition is satisfied after the recognition of an improper player, the recognition of the improper player is revoked. It is characterized by being performed. In this way, it is possible to rescue a player who has been converted from having performed an inappropriate play.

Further, according to the game system, the information storage medium and the program according to the present invention, according to the second criterion which is stricter than the first criterion at the time of qualifying an improper player, it is determined that the player is not an inappropriate player. In the case of being certified, the cancellation condition is satisfied. By making the cancellation conditions stricter in this way, it is possible to encourage the player to further convert.

Further, the game system, the information storage medium and the program according to the present invention are characterized in that information indicating an inappropriate player is output to another terminal via a host device. This makes it possible for more players to recognize that the player is an inappropriate player. In addition,
If a player is identified as an inappropriate player,
It is desirable that the result of the certification be registered in the storage means of the host device.

The present invention is also a game system for generating a game image, comprising: means for performing a game calculation for a player to play a game based on a game operation of the player using an operation means; It is determined whether the player has performed active play or non-moral play, and based on the determination result, means for determining whether or not the player is a non-active play player or non-moral play player; and Means for outputting information indicating that the player is a non-active player or a non-moral player when the player is determined to be a non-moral player. Further, an information storage medium according to the present invention is an information storage medium usable by a computer, and realizes (executes) the above means.
Information (a program, data, or the like) for performing the operation. Further, the program according to the present invention is a program usable by a computer (including a program embodied in a carrier wave), and includes a processing routine for realizing (executing) the above means.

According to the present invention, a player who has performed a non-active play (escape, retreat, defensive play) or a non-moral play (coward, palliative play) is identified as a non-active play player or a non-moral play player, Information indicating that the player is an active player or a non-moral player is output. In this way, the player can be made to recognize that the non-active play or the non-moral play has been performed, and the player can perform the active play or the moral play without depriving the player of the freedom of the game operation. You can be encouraged to.

[0019]

Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following, a case where the present invention is applied to a fighting game will be described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this and can be applied to various games.

1. Configuration FIG. 1 shows an example of a block diagram of the present embodiment. In this figure, the present embodiment only needs to include at least the processing unit 100 (or may include the processing unit 100 and the storage unit 140 or the processing unit 100 and the storage unit 140 and the information storage medium 150), and other blocks. (For example, the operation unit 13
0, image generation unit 160, display unit 162, sound generation unit 17
0, sound output unit 172, communication unit 174, I / F unit 176,
The memory card 180 and the like can be optional components.

The processing unit 100 performs various processes such as control of the entire system, instruction of instructions to each block in the system, game calculation, and the like.
PU (CISC type, RISC type), DSP or AS
It can be realized by hardware such as an IC (gate array or the like) or a given program (game program).

The operation unit 130 is used by the player to input operation data, and its function can be realized by hardware such as a lever, a button, a cross key, and a housing.

The storage section 140 includes a processing section 100, an image generation section 160, a sound generation section 170, a communication section 174, and an I / F section 1.
It is a work area such as 76, and its function is RAM
It can be realized by hardware such as.

An information storage medium (a storage medium usable by a computer) 150 stores information such as programs and data.
D, DVD), magneto-optical disk (MO), magnetic disk, hard disk, magnetic tape, or semiconductor memory (ROM). The processing unit 100 performs various processes of the present invention (the present embodiment) based on the information stored in the information storage medium 150.
That is, the information storage medium 150 stores various information (programs, data) for realizing (executing) the means (particularly, the blocks included in the processing unit 100) of the present invention (the present embodiment).
Is stored.

A part or all of the information stored in the information storage medium 150 is transferred to the storage unit 140 when the power to the system is turned on. Information storage medium 1
The information stored in 50 is a program code for performing the processing of the present invention, image information, sound information, shape information of a display object, table data, list data, player information,
The information includes at least one of information for instructing the process of the present invention, information for performing a process according to the instruction, and the like.

The image generating section 160 generates various images according to an instruction from the processing section 100 and the like, and
The function is the ASI for image generation.
It can be realized by hardware such as C, CPU, or DSP, a given program (image generation program), and image information.

The sound generation section 170 generates various sounds in accordance with instructions from the processing section 100 and outputs the generated sounds to the sound output section 172. The function of the sound generation section 170 is as follows.
It can be realized by hardware such as a CPU or a DSP, a given program (sound generation program), and sound information (waveform data and the like).

The communication unit 174 performs various controls for performing communication with an external device (for example, a host device or another game system).
It can be realized by hardware such as an IC or a CPU or a given program (communication program).

Information for realizing the processing of the present invention (this embodiment) is distributed from the information storage medium of the host device (server) to the information storage medium 150 via the network and the communication unit 174. Is also good. Use of the information storage medium of such a host device (server) is also included in the scope of the present invention.

Some or all of the functions of the processing unit 100 may be performed by the image generation unit 160, the sound generation unit 170, or the communication unit 1.
74 may be realized. Or,
Image generation unit 160, sound generation unit 170, or communication unit 174
Some or all of the functions may be realized by the function of the processing unit 100.

The I / F unit 176 exchanges information with a memory card (portable information storage device including a portable game machine in a broad sense) 180 in accordance with an instruction from the processing unit 100 or the like. The interface functions as a slot for inserting a memory card, a controller IC for writing and reading data, and the like.
It can be realized by such as. When information exchange with the memory card 180 is realized using wireless communication such as infrared light, the function of the I / F unit 176 can be realized by hardware such as a semiconductor laser and an infrared sensor.

The processing section 100 includes a game calculation section 110.

Here, the game operation section 110 is operated by the operation section 13
Based on the game operation of the player using 0, the game calculation processing for the player to play the game is performed. More specifically, the game calculation unit 110 performs processing for accepting coins (price), processing for setting various modes, processing for proceeding with a game, processing for setting a selection screen, and the position and angle (axis) of an object (character, moving body). Process to determine the rotation angle), process to determine the viewpoint position and line-of-sight angle (line of sight), process to reproduce the motion of the object, process to place the object in the object space,
Various game calculation processes such as a hit check process, a process of calculating a game result (a game result, a game result), a process for a plurality of players playing in a common game space, and a game over process are performed from the operation unit 130. , The data from the memory card 180, the game program, and the like.

The game calculation section 110 includes an inappropriate play determination section 112 and an information output processing section 118.

Here, the inappropriate play determination unit 112 determines whether or not the player has performed a play (non-active play, non-moral play, etc.) that is not a prohibited play but is an inappropriate play in advance, for example, A determination process is performed based on a game operation (operation data from the operation unit) and the like.
Then, the authorization unit 114 included in the inappropriate play determination unit 112
Performs a process of determining whether or not the player is a player who performs an inappropriate play (hereinafter, referred to as an inappropriate play player) based on the determination result. In addition, the authorization canceling unit 116 included in the inappropriate play determination unit 112 performs a process of canceling the authorization of the improper player when the improper play player is authorized and the cancellation condition is satisfied.

More specifically, when the player performs a lot of non-active play (retreat, guard, etc.) or non-moral play (counter attack, etc.), or the player repeats the same play (same technique, action) If this is done, the player will be identified as an inappropriate player.

When the player is determined to be an inappropriate player, the information output unit 118 outputs information (images such as pictures and characters, sounds, etc.) indicating that the player is an inappropriate player. To perform the process.
More specifically, the information is output in a game that has been identified as an inappropriate player, a game following the game, or a ranking screen.

By outputting such information, it is possible to make the player recognize that the play of the player is an inappropriate play, and to expect that the inappropriate play of the player is suppressed.

In the game system according to the present embodiment,
Both a single player mode in which one player plays a game and a multiplayer mode in which a plurality of players play a game are possible.

When a plurality of players play a game, a single terminal may be used to generate a game image and a game sound to be provided to the plurality of players,
It may be generated using a plurality of terminals connected by a network (transmission line, communication line) or the like.

2. In the present embodiment, when a player performs a non-active play or a non-moral play (cowardly, palliative play), the player is identified as a chicken player (inappropriate play player). Then, a chicken mark (a mark indicating that the player is an inappropriate player) is associated with the player.
Is displayed.

For example, in FIG. 2A, the player (1
P) continuously tilts the lever 30 to the left twice to cause the character 20 to perform a backward dash operation. When such a backward dash operation is performed, the chicken count value of the chicken counter provided in the game system is incremented.

Then, as shown in FIG. 2 (B), when the chicken count value becomes equal to or more than a given certification specified value at the end of the game (match), the player (1P) is certified as a chicken player, A chicken mark 40 is displayed in association with the player. Then, as shown in FIG. 2 (C), the chicken mark 40 will be displayed in the next game. Therefore, the opponent player (2P) who has intruded into the next game has the chicken mark 4
By looking at 0, it is possible to know that the player (1P) who has won the previous game is a chicken player.

That is, if non-aggressive play such as retreating the character is frequently performed, the willingness of the opponent is reduced, and an intense battle game between players cannot be realized. When the character retreats, the character takes a posture to guard the attack of the opponent character. Therefore, the attack of the opponent character does not easily hit, and the player who performs the non-aggressive play can unfairly advance the game.

On the other hand, as one method of preventing such non-active play, a method of prohibiting or restricting the backward movement of the character can be considered. However, according to this method, the degree of freedom of the player's operation is lost, and a comfortable game operation environment cannot be maintained.

Therefore, in this embodiment, when such a non-active play is frequently performed by the player, the player is identified as a chicken player, and the chicken mark 40 as shown in FIGS. 2B and 2C is used. Is displayed. With this configuration, it is possible to effectively suppress the player from performing the non-active play again. As a result, the player actively plays, and a heated battle game can be expected.

In FIG. 3A, the opponent character 22
When the player attacks, the player (1P)
To crouch the character 20 to avoid the opponent's attack. Then, as shown in FIG. 3B, the player pushes the button 32 for feeding out a fast-moving right punch to cause the opponent character 22 to hit the counter attack.

If non-moral play (cowardice, palliative play) such as this counter attack is performed frequently, a player performing non-moral play can unduly advance the game, and the competitive game can be played. Interest becomes faint.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, when such a counter attack is performed, the chicken count value is incremented. Then, when the chicken count value exceeds a given authorized prescribed value, the player is identified as a chicken player, and the chicken mark 40 is displayed as in FIGS. 2B and 2C. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from performing non-moral play again, and to realize a fair battle game in which the game is played fairly and dignifiedly.

In FIG. 4, the player (1P) repeats the same technique 1 over and over again.

If the opponent player (2P) is an advanced player, even if the same technique (same play) is repeated as described above, this can be easily avoided, so that there is no problem. However, when the opponent player (2P) is a beginner or intermediate player, such repetition of the same technique is valid, and the player (1P) can unduly advance the game. I will. In particular, when special techniques such as so-called special moves are frequently repeated,
A beginner or intermediate player who does not know how to avoid it becomes completely toothless.

Therefore, in this embodiment, when the same technique (normal technique, special technique) is frequently repeated in a short time, the chicken count value is incremented. And
If the chicken count value exceeds the given certification limit,
The player was identified as a chicken player, and FIG.
The chicken mark 40 is displayed as in (C). By doing so, it is possible to prevent a situation where the player repeatedly repeats the same technique. Therefore, it is possible to effectively prevent a situation in which only a player who repeats only the same technique in a match between a beginner or an intermediate player unjustly wins, and realizes an interesting fighting game in which various skills are advanced. become able to.

In this embodiment, a chicken mark 40 (a mark representing a chicken player) as shown in FIG. 5A is used as information indicating that the chicken player is an inappropriate player. ing. By using such a chicken mark 40, the opponent player can immediately and intuitively recognize that the player is a chicken player. Also, chicken mark 4
Since there is no problem even if 0 is displayed with its size reduced, the display of the chicken mark 40 does not hinder the display of other images.

However, various information other than the chicken mark 40 can be considered as the information indicating the chicken player. For example, instead of the chicken mark 40, a character indicating that the player is a chicken player may be displayed. Or, FIG.
As shown in (B), the fact that the player is a chicken player may be notified by voice.

In this embodiment, the chicken mark is
It is displayed not only for games that have been certified as chicken players, but also for games that follow the game.

For example, as shown in FIG.
Is determined to be a chicken player. Then, when the player wins the game 1 or when the player inserts a coin and selects the continuation play, the chicken mark is displayed also in the next game 2. Further, when the player has won the game 2 or when the player has selected the continuation play, the chicken mark is displayed in the next game 3 as well.

As described above, if a chicken mark is displayed in a game following a game that has been identified as a chicken player, the player is a chicken player even for an opponent who has intruded thereafter. Can be notified. Therefore, the opponent player can make a strategy while sufficiently considering that the player is a chicken player. Also, once identified as a chicken player, no matter how much you continue to win, the chicken mark will follow, so give the player effective motivation not to play chicken (inappropriate play). Can be.

In this embodiment, the chicken mark 40 is also displayed on the ranking screen (high score screen) as shown in FIG. 6B. In other words, if the chicken player has a high game score (for example, the number of consecutive wins) and is ranked in, the chicken mark 40 is displayed together with the player's name and the game score (the number of consecutive wins).

In this way, it is possible to distinguish between a player ranked in chicken play and a player ranked in legitimate play. Then, it is possible to effectively suppress the appearance of players who aim to be ranked in by making heavy use of non-active play or non-moral play.

Alternatively, some players may be convinced that they intentionally perform chicken play and enjoy being hated by other players. For such a player, the display of FIG. 6B is an effective means for allowing other players to recognize that they are chicken players.

In the present embodiment, if it is determined that the player is a chicken player in a certain game, the chicken mark will always follow the subsequent game.

However, it is considered that some of the players have unconsciously performed chicken play, and some players regret having performed chicken play.

Therefore, in order to rescue such a player, in the present embodiment, even if the recognition of the chicken player is performed, if the given cancellation condition is satisfied,
It is trying to cancel the certification of chicken players. That is, when the player who has performed the chicken play is later converted and stops performing the chicken play, the authorization of the chicken player is canceled.

For example, the authorized specified value AV of the chicken player
The (first determination criterion) is as shown in FIG. That is, when the chicken count value becomes equal to or greater than the authorization specified value AV, the player is identified as a chicken player.

On the other hand, the specified value CV (second criterion) for canceling the authorization of the chicken player is as shown in FIG. 7B. That is, if the chicken player is once certified, the chicken player certification is canceled only when the chicken count value becomes smaller than the cancellation specified value CV.

As can be seen by comparing FIGS. 7A and 7B, the cancellation specified value CV is set to a value smaller than the authorized specified value AV. That is, the second determination criterion at the time of cancellation is stricter than the first criterion at the time of authentication of the chicken player, and the conditions for canceling the authentication of the chicken player are stricter. If the conditions for canceling the certification are made stricter in this way, it is possible to promote further conversion of the player, and it is possible to effectively suppress the situation where the player performs chicken play again.

The configuration of the game system is shown in FIG.
In such a case, it is desirable to output the chicken mark 40 to another terminal via the host device as shown in FIG. By doing so, the chicken player performs chicken play again,
It can be more effectively suppressed. Also, some players are convinced of intentionally performing chicken play, and for such players, FIG.
The display as shown in (B) is an effective means for allowing other players to recognize that they are chicken players.

3. Next, a detailed example of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
This will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

When the game (match) starts (step S)
1) First, it is determined whether or not the player is a chicken player (step S2). If the player is a chicken player, a chicken mark is displayed (step S3).

Next, the chicken flag count value of the chicken flag counter and the chicken repeat count value of the chicken repeat counter are reset (step S4).

Next, it is determined whether or not the character has performed a motion (retreat motion, attack motion, etc.) (step S5). If the motion has been performed, whether or not the chicken flag FL1 has been set to 1 is determined. (Step S in FIG. 10)
7). Here, the chicken flag FL1 is, for example, as shown in FIG.
Set to 1 when the character makes a counter attack as in (A) and (B). Then, when the chicken flag FL1 is set to 1, 1 is added to the chicken flag count value (step S8).

Next, it is determined whether or not the chicken flag FL2 is set to 1 (step S9). here,
The chicken flag FL2 is set to 1, for example, when the character performs a backward dash as shown in FIG. Then, when the chicken flag FL2 is set to 1, 2 is added to the chicken flag count value (step S10). That is, the retreat dash is considered to be a play more inappropriate (cowardly, palliative) than the counter attack.

Next, it is determined whether or not the character has advanced a technique (step S11). If the technique has advanced, the technique is registered in a history buffer as shown in FIG. 12 (step S12). Then, it is determined whether or not the same technique is registered in the history buffer in a specified number or more (step S13). If the same technique is registered, 1 is added to the chicken repeat count value (step S14).
In the history buffer, for example, 20 techniques can be registered. If the same technique is registered in the history buffer, for example, 3 or more techniques, 1 is added to the chicken repeat count value. . By doing so, it is possible to prevent the chicken play of repeating the same technique as shown in FIG.

When the processing in steps S7 to S14 is completed, the flow returns to step S5 in FIG. 9, and it is determined again whether or not the character has performed a motion.

Next, it is determined whether or not the game has ended (step S6). If the game has ended, it is determined whether or not the player is a chicken player (step S1 in FIG. 11).
5). And, in the case of a chicken player, FIG.
As described in (A), it is determined whether or not the chicken flag count value is equal to or greater than the authorized specified value (step S16). If the chicken flag count value is equal to or greater than the authorized specified value, the player is identified as a chicken player and registered (step S16). S18). On the other hand, if the chicken flag count value is smaller than the authorized specified value, it is determined whether the chicken repeat count value is equal to or greater than the authorized specified value (step S17). Is registered as a chicken player (step S18).

If the player is a chicken player, as described with reference to FIG. 7B, it is determined whether or not the chicken flag count value is smaller than the cancellation specified value (step S19). Is smaller, the certification of the chicken player is canceled (step S2).
1). On the other hand, if the chicken flag count value is equal to or greater than the cancel specified value, it is determined whether the chicken repeat count value is smaller than the cancel specified value (step S20). Then, the certification of the chicken player is canceled (step S21).

Next, if the player has been identified as a chicken player, a chicken mark is displayed as shown in FIG. 2B (step S22).

Next, it is determined whether or not the game is over (step S23). If the game is not over (if the player wins or continues playing), the process returns to step S1 in FIG. On the other hand, if the game is over,
It is determined whether or not the player's game score (number of consecutive wins) is ranked (step S24). If the player's game score (number of consecutive wins) ranks in and the player is certified as a chicken player, FIG.
As shown in (B), a chicken mark is displayed on the ranking screen (step S25).

4. Hardware Configuration Next, an example of a hardware configuration capable of realizing the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the system shown in the figure, a CPU 1000, a ROM 1002, a RAM 10
04, information storage medium 1006, sound generation IC 1008, image generation IC 1010, I / O ports 1012, 1014
Are connected to each other via a system bus 1016 so that data can be transmitted and received therebetween. And the image generation IC 1010
Is connected to the display 1018, and the sound generation IC 10
08 is connected to a speaker 1020, and the I / O port 1
012 is connected to the control device 1022,
A communication device 1024 is connected to the O port 1014.

The information storage medium 1006 mainly stores programs, image data for expressing a display object, sound data, and the like. For example, in a home game system, a DV is used as an information storage medium for storing a game program and the like.
D, a game cassette, a CDROM, or the like is used. In the arcade game system, a memory such as a ROM is used. In this case, the information storage medium 1006 is stored in the ROM 100
It becomes 2.

The control device 1022 corresponds to a game controller, an operation panel, and the like, and is a device for inputting a result of a determination made by a player in accordance with the progress of a game to a system main body.

The program stored in the information storage medium 1006, the system program (initialization information of the system main body) stored in the ROM 1002, the control device 1
CPU 22 according to a signal or the like input by
00 controls the entire system and performs various data processing. R
The AM 1004 is storage means used as a work area or the like of the CPU 1000.
The given contents of the OM 1002 or the calculation results of the CPU 1000 are stored. A data structure having a logical configuration for realizing the present embodiment is constructed on the RAM or the information storage medium.

Further, this type of system includes a sound generation IC 1
008 and an image generation IC 1010 are provided so that game sounds and game images can be suitably output. The sound generation IC 1008 includes the information storage medium 1006 and the RO
An integrated circuit that generates game sounds such as sound effects and background music based on the information stored in M1002, and the generated game sounds are output by a speaker 1020. Further, the image generation IC 1010 includes a RAM 10
04, an integrated circuit that generates pixel information to be output to the display 1018 based on image information sent from the ROM 1002, the information storage medium 1006, and the like. Note that a so-called head-mounted display (HMD) can also be used as the display 1018.

The communication device 1024 exchanges various kinds of information used inside the game system with the outside. The communication device 1024 is connected to another game system to send and receive given information according to a game program. It is used for transmitting and receiving information such as a game program via a communication line.

The various processes described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 12 include an information storage medium 1006 storing information such as programs and data, a CPU 1000 operating based on information from the information storage medium 1006, an image generation IC 10
10 or a sound generation IC 1008 or the like.
Note that the processing performed by the image generation IC 1010, the sound generation IC 1008, and the like may be performed by software using the CPU 1000, a general-purpose DSP, or the like.

FIG. 14A shows an example in which the present embodiment is applied to an arcade game system. The player enjoys the game by operating the lever 1102, the button 1104, and the like while watching the game image projected on the display 1100. A CPU, an image generation IC, a sound generation IC, and the like are mounted on a built-in system board (circuit board) 1106. Information for executing (realizing) the processing of the present embodiment (means of the present invention) is stored in the semiconductor memory 1 as an information storage medium on the system board 1106.
108. Hereinafter, this information is referred to as storage information.

FIG. 14B shows an example in which the present embodiment is applied to a home game system. The player enjoys the game by operating the game controllers 1202 and 1204 while watching the game image projected on the display 1200. In this case, the stored information is stored in a DVD 1206, which is an information storage medium detachable from the main system,
It is stored in a memory card 1208, 1209, or the like.

FIG. 14C shows a host device 1300,
A terminal 1304-1 connected to the host device 1300 via a communication line (small network such as LAN or wide area network such as the Internet) 1302.
An example in a case where the present embodiment is applied to a game system including １1304-n. In this case, the stored information is stored in the information storage medium 1 such as a magnetic disk device, a magnetic tape device, or a semiconductor memory that can be controlled by the host device 1300.
306. Terminals 1304-1 to 1304-n
Has a CPU, an image generation IC, and a sound processing IC, and can generate a game image and a game sound in a stand-alone manner.
A game program or the like for generating a game sound is transmitted to the terminal 1.
It is delivered to 304-1 to 1304-n. On the other hand, if it cannot be generated stand-alone, the host device 1300 generates a game image and a game sound, and transmits them to the terminals 1304-1 to 1304-1.
1304-n and output at the terminal.

In the case of the configuration shown in FIG. 14C, the processing of the present invention may be performed in a distributed manner between the host device (server) and the terminal. Further, the storage information for implementing the present invention may be distributed and stored in an information storage medium of a host device (server) and an information storage medium of a terminal.

The terminal connected to the communication line may be a home game system or an arcade game system. When the arcade game system is connected to a communication line, a portable information storage that can exchange information with the arcade game system and can exchange information with the home game system. It is desirable to use a device (memory card, portable game machine).

The present invention is not limited to those described in the above embodiments, and various modifications can be made.

For example, in the invention according to the dependent claims of the present invention, a configuration in which some of the constituent elements of the dependent claims are omitted may be adopted. In addition, a main part of the invention according to one independent claim of the present invention may be made dependent on another independent claim.

Further, the improper play in the present invention is not limited to the play described with reference to FIGS. 2A to 4, and is defined as at least a non-prohibited play but an improper play ( The definition may be changed dynamically).

It is particularly desirable that the information indicating the inappropriate player is a mark such as a chicken mark, but the present invention is not limited to this.

The method of qualifying an inappropriate player is not limited to the method described with reference to FIGS. 2A to 4, and various modifications can be made.

In this embodiment, the determination as to whether or not the player has performed an improper play (determination as to whether or not the player is a chicken) is performed after the game is over, but this determination is made in real time during the game. Thus, information (chicken mark) indicating that the player is an inappropriate player may be displayed in real time during the game.

The present invention can be applied to various games other than fighting games (sport games, car games, flight simulation games, shooting games, competition games, robot battle games, role playing games, music playing games, dance games, etc.). it can.

The present invention can be applied to various game systems such as arcade game systems, home game systems, large attraction systems in which a large number of players participate, simulators, multimedia terminals, and system boards for generating game images. .

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an example of a block diagram of a game system according to an embodiment.

FIGS. 2A, 2B, and 2C are diagrams for explaining a method of certifying a chicken player and a method of displaying a chicken mark.

FIGS. 3A and 3B are diagrams for explaining a method of determining chicken play when a player makes a counter attack. FIG.

FIG. 4 is a diagram for describing a technique of determining chicken play when a player repeats the same technique.

FIGS. 5A and 5B are diagrams for explaining various output forms of information indicating a chicken player. FIG.

FIGS. 6A and 6B are diagrams for explaining a method of displaying a chicken mark.

FIGS. 7A and 7B are diagrams for explaining a method of canceling the authorization of a chicken player.

FIGS. 8A and 8B are diagrams for explaining a method of displaying chicken marks when the game system includes a terminal and a host device.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a detailed example of a process according to the embodiment;

FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a detailed example of a process according to the embodiment;

FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a detailed example of a process according to the embodiment;

FIG. 12 is a diagram for describing a history buffer.

FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration capable of realizing the present embodiment.

FIGS. 14A, 14B, and 14C are diagrams showing examples of various types of systems to which the present embodiment is applied; FIGS.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 20 character 22 opponent character 30 lever 32 button 40 chicken mark 100 processing unit 110 game operation unit 112 improper play determination unit 114 certification unit 116 certification cancellation unit 118 information output processing unit 130 operation unit 140 storage unit 150 information storage medium 160 image generation Unit 162 Display unit 170 Sound generation unit 172 Sound output unit 174 Communication unit 176 I / F unit 180 Memory card

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuing on the front page (72) Inventor Yuichi Yonemori 2-8-5 Tamagawa, Ota-ku, Tokyo Namco Corporation (72) Inventor Kenji Ozaki 2-8-5 Tamagawa, Ota-ku, Tokyo Namco Corporation F-term (reference) 2C001 AA03 BA02 BB10

Claims (20)

[Claims] 1. A game system for generating a game image, comprising: means for performing a game calculation for a player to play a game based on a game operation of the player using an operation means; Means for judging whether or not the player has performed a play defined in advance as inappropriate play, and determining whether or not the player is an inappropriate play player based on the determination result; Means for outputting information indicating that the player is an inappropriate player when the player is determined to be a player, a game system comprising: 2. The game system according to claim 1, wherein the player is determined to be an inappropriate play player when the player has performed a lot of non-active play or non-moral play. 3. The game system according to claim 1, wherein if the player repeatedly performs the same play, the player is determined to be an inappropriate player. 4. The game system according to claim 1, wherein a mark indicating an inappropriate player is displayed as information indicating the inappropriate player. 5. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information indicating that the player is an inappropriate player is output in a game following a game that has been identified as an inappropriate player. Game system. 6. The game system according to claim 1, wherein information indicating that the player is an inappropriate player is output on a ranking screen. 7. The method according to claim 1, wherein if the predetermined revocation condition is satisfied after the inappropriate player is recognized, the inappropriate player is revoked. A unique game system. 8. The cancellation according to claim 7, wherein when the player is determined not to be an improper player by a second criterion which is stricter than the first criterion at the time of qualifying an improper player. A game system characterized by satisfying conditions. 9. The game system according to claim 1, wherein information indicating that the player is an inappropriate player is output to another terminal via a host device. 10. A game system for generating a game image, comprising: means for performing a game operation for a player to play a game based on a game operation of the player using an operation means; Means for judging whether the player has performed non-moral play and, based on the judgment result, means for judging whether or not the player is a non-active play player or non-moral play player, and means for determining whether the player is a non-active play player or non-moral play. Means for outputting information indicating that the player is a non-active player or a non-moral player when the player is determined to be a player. 11. An information storage medium usable by a computer, comprising: means for performing a game operation for a player to play a game based on a game operation of the player using an operation means; Means for judging whether or not the player has performed a play defined in advance as improper play, and certifying whether or not the player is an improper play player based on the judgment result; And means for outputting information indicating that the player is an inappropriate player when it is determined that the information storage medium is an inappropriate player, and an information storage medium including information for realizing the following. 12. The information storage medium according to claim 11, wherein the player is determined to be an inappropriate play player when the player has performed a lot of non-active play or non-moral play. 13. The information storage medium according to claim 11, wherein if the player repeatedly performs the same play, the player is determined to be an inappropriate player. 14. The information storage medium according to claim 11, wherein a mark indicating an inappropriate player is displayed as the information indicating the inappropriate player. 15. The information processing apparatus according to claim 11, wherein the information indicating that the player is an inappropriate player is output in a game following a game that has been identified as an inappropriate player. Information storage medium. 16. The information storage medium according to claim 11, wherein information indicating that the player is an inappropriate player is output on a ranking screen. 17. A method according to claim 11, wherein if the given revocation condition is satisfied after the recognition of the improper player, the recognition of the improper player is revoked. Characteristic information storage medium. 18. The method according to claim 17, wherein if the player is determined not to be an inappropriate player by a second criterion that is stricter than the first criterion when the inappropriate player is certified, the cancellation is performed. An information storage medium characterized by satisfying a condition. 19. The information storage medium according to claim 11, wherein information indicating that the player is an inappropriate player is output to another terminal via a host device. 20. An information storage medium usable by a computer, comprising: means for performing a game calculation for a player to play a game based on a game operation of the player using an operation means; Means for judging whether or not the player has performed moral play, and, based on the judgment result, means for judging whether or not the player is a non-active play player or a non-moral play player; and Means for outputting information indicating that the player is a non-active player or a non-moral player when the player is determined to be, and an information storage medium including information for realizing the following.